March 24, 2022
Question:
Are there any vascular CPT codes that still allow separate reporting of selective and non-selective catheterization codes?
Answer:
Yes, the following procedures still allow separate reporting of catheterization codes
- Non- lower extremely, stenting, angioplasty, for example subclavian or renal arteries
- Peripheral embolization, for example hypogastric artery embolization during EVAR or uterine fibroid embolization
- Thrombolysis and thrombectomy
- Diagnostic angiograms and venograms (with the exception of cervical/cerebral and renal angiograms)
- IVUS
- TEVAR
*This response is based on the best information available as of 03/24/22
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