2017 Coding Changes: Transluminal Balloon Angioplasty
There are three new add-on codes for treating the dialysis circuit: +36907 – Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including…
Read MoreThere are three new add-on codes for treating the dialysis circuit: +36907 – Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including…
Read MoreThere are two new codes for closure of a paravalvular leak: 93590 – Percutaneous transcatheter closure of paravalvular leak; initial occlusion device, mitral valve…
Read MoreMechanochemical ablation (MOCA) includes two modalities delivered to the entire length of the extremity vein(s): Mechanical damage to the venous intima, and Administration of…
Read More37246 – Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery[ies] for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and…
Read MoreThe AMA created nine new codes for hemodialysis access maintenance. The three for transluminal balloon angioplasty (36907–36909) were already introduced in a previous email. These…
Read MoreAll legacy names for bunionectomy (e.g., Keller, McBride, and Mayo) has been eliminated so the code descriptions are clearer. Two new codes have been…
Read MoreEight new codes and four deleted codes: 62320 – Injection(s) of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (e.g., anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including…
Read MoreThe laryngeal endoscopy guidelines have been revised to define the anatomic structures that are examined and to help clarify which codes may be considered…
Read MoreUpgrade to EHR/PM 5.8 UD3 Now We’re still in our early adopter phase of general release (GR) of 5.8 UD3. That’s good news for…
Read MoreCreate revenue cycle efficiencies Healthcare providers face greater financial pressures than ever before. Between rising healthcare delivery costs and lower reimbursements, they need automated…
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