IVUS and Diagnostic-Procedure Codes Can Be Billed Together
Apr 1, 2002 · IVUS performed with a coronary intervention is likely to be paid if the procedure is documented and a valid diagnosis demonstrates medical necessity. This is not the case for IVUS …
CPT® Code 37252 - Intravascular Ultrasound Procedures on ... - AAPC
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 37252 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Intravascular Ultrasound Procedures on …
Streamline Your IVUS Coding With 3 Tips - AAPC
Nov 5, 2003 · Experts offer three tips for improving your IVUS reporting: 1. Pair IVUS With Primary Procedures Both the coronary and peripheral IVUS codes are add-on codes, so don't try reporting …
IVUS Coding guidelines | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Feb 25, 2016 · Our Physicians have started using the Intravascular Ultrasound more and the guidelines that I have found still leave me with questions. Sometimes the physician will use IVUS bilaterally and …
Coronary Therapeutic Services and Procedures - AAPC
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 92978 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Coronary Therapeutic Services and …
Wiki - IVUS of coronary artery branch? - AAPC
May 28, 2021 · An IVUS was done on the left main (LM), LAD, and diagonal branch (D1). I would bill 92978-26 for the LM, 92979-26 for the LAD. My question is can I bill 92979-26-59 for the D1? Not …
4 Tips Update Your IVUS Coding : CPT® 2016 - AAPC
Mar 15, 2016 · We’re here to make sure your IVUS coding goes smoothly using two new codes this year. Read on for four expert tips straight from AMA CPT® editorial panel member Katharine L. Krol, …
Wiki - Primary CPT for IVUS CPT 92978 - AAPC
Jul 25, 2018 · My understanding is C9600, 9602, 9604, 9606 and 9607 are equivalents to the Stenting CPT 92928, 92933, 92937, 92941 and 92943 listed as primary CPT for IVUS 92978. I know CMS …
Vaporize IVUS Coding Mistakes by Putting These 3 Tips Into Practice
May 5, 2007 · IVUS can be a quantitative aid to determine the degree of coronary stenosis. Physicians may use intravascular ultrasound during cardiac catheterization, interventions (such as percutaneous …
Wiki - Lower Extremity Cath Placement & IVUS - AAPC
Jan 28, 2020 · Hi, I want to make sure that I am coding for Lower Extremity Cath Placement and IVUS correctly. If someone could please look over these and let me know if I am coding something …