CPT® 2017: Angioplasty Update Means Out With the Old, In With the New

Why This Topic Matters

The article is relevant because it highlights a shift in how angioplasty services are organized in CPT® 2017, which affects code lookup, service classification, and awareness of deleted versus newly introduced reporting options.

Article Sections

1. Forget the Old Way for Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty

   Introduces deleted angioplasty-related reporting options and the general scope of the 2017 changes. It also frames the update around replacement code structure and bundled service components.

2. Distinguish New Codes by Vessel Type

   Describes the new organization of angioplasty reporting by vessel category and the broader structure of the replacement codes. It also notes how the revised code family is presented in the 2017 manual.

3. Arteries

   Covers the arterial portion of the revised angioplasty code family and how the related service categories are separated. The section focuses on the general arterial reporting framework.

4. Veins

   Covers the venous portion of the revised angioplasty code family and how the related service categories are separated. The section focuses on the general venous reporting framework.

5. Work Back From List of Exceptions

   Explains the importance of exclusions, cross-references, and related code families when reviewing the updated angioplasty structure. It also introduces separate dialysis circuit changes and related service categories.