CCC Cardiac Procedures & Interventional Coding Flashcards
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A patient undergoes coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using three arterial grafts. Which CPT code best describes this procedure?
Answer: CPT 33535
CPT 33535 describes CABG using three arterial grafts; codes 33533–33536 correspond to one through four or more arterial grafts respectively.
Which electrophysiology code is used for a comprehensive electrophysiological evaluation including His bundle recording, atrial and ventricular stimulation?
Answer: CPT 93619
CPT 93619 describes a comprehensive EP study including right atrial and right ventricular stimulation with His bundle recording.
When coding insertion of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) with subcutaneous electrodes (S-ICD), the appropriate CPT code is:
Answer: CPT 33270
CPT 33270 describes insertion of a subcutaneous implantable defibrillator with subcutaneous electrode, distinct from transvenous ICD systems.
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) performed during a coronary intervention is reported using which type of code?
Answer: An add-on code reported in addition to the primary interventional procedure
IVUS during coronary intervention (CPT 92978 for initial vessel, 92979 for each additional) is reported as add-on codes alongside the primary interventional procedure.
A cardiologist performs closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) using a percutaneous transcatheter approach. The appropriate CPT code is:
Answer: CPT 93580
CPT 93580 describes percutaneous transcatheter closure of a congenital cardiac defect using an implant, including PFO and ASD closures.
When a cardiologist performs fractional flow reserve (FFR) measurement during a diagnostic catheterization, which code is reported?
Answer: CPT 93571 as an add-on code with the primary catheterization
CPT 93571 (FFR, initial vessel) and 93572 (each additional vessel) are add-on codes reported alongside the primary catheterization or intervention code.