CCC Cardiac Procedures & Interventional Coding Flashcards
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Which CPT code range covers percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures, including balloon angioplasty of coronary arteries?
Answer: 92920–92944
CPT codes 92920–92944 describe percutaneous revascularization services for coronary artery disease, including angioplasty and stenting.
When coding a diagnostic left heart catheterization with coronary angiography, which code set is most appropriate?
Answer: CPT 93454–93461
CPT 93454–93461 describe left heart catheterization with coronary angiography, varying by vessel selection and injection sites.
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?
Answer: CPT 93613 (intracardiac electrophysiological 3D mapping)
CPT 93613 is the add-on code for intracardiac 3D electroanatomical mapping performed during an EP ablation procedure.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) performed via transfemoral approach is reported with which CPT code?
Answer: CPT 33361
CPT 33361 specifically describes TAVR using a transfemoral approach, the most common minimally invasive route for aortic valve replacement.
When a cardiologist places a dual-chamber pacemaker (generator and two leads) for the first time, the coder should report:
Answer: CPT 33208 for the generator insertion and separate lead codes
Initial dual-chamber pacemaker insertion is reported with CPT 33208 (insertion of dual-chamber pulse generator) along with lead insertion codes as applicable.
The term 'selective catheter placement' in cardiac catheterization coding means:
Answer: The catheter was manipulated beyond the aorta into a branch vessel requiring skill-based navigation
Selective placement means the catheter was advanced from the aorta into a named branch vessel, which requires additional skill and warrants higher-level coding.