CCC CCC Cardiac Procedures & Interventional Coding

Question 1

Which CPT code range covers percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures, including balloon angioplasty of coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

92920–92944

Answer

CPT codes 92920–92944 describe percutaneous revascularization services for coronary artery disease, including angioplasty and stenting.

Question 2

When coding a diagnostic left heart catheterization with coronary angiography, which code set is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

CPT 93454–93461

Answer

CPT 93454–93461 describe left heart catheterization with coronary angiography, varying by vessel selection and injection sites.

Question 3

A cardiologist performs ablation of an arrhythmia focus using a 3D electroanatomical mapping system. Which modifier or add-on code should be reported for the mapping?

Accepted Answer

CPT 93613 (intracardiac electrophysiological 3D mapping)

Answer

CPT 93613 is the add-on code for intracardiac 3D electroanatomical mapping performed during an EP ablation procedure.

Question 4

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) performed via transfemoral approach is reported with which CPT code?

Accepted Answer

CPT 33361

Answer

CPT 33361 specifically describes TAVR using a transfemoral approach, the most common minimally invasive route for aortic valve replacement.

Question 5

When a cardiologist places a dual-chamber pacemaker (generator and two leads) for the first time, the coder should report:

Accepted Answer

CPT 33208 for the generator insertion and separate lead codes

Answer

Initial dual-chamber pacemaker insertion is reported with CPT 33208 (insertion of dual-chamber pulse generator) along with lead insertion codes as applicable.

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