Analyzing Venipuncture Coding for Increased Accuracy
Like many interventional radiology services and procedures, venipuncture may present a few
September 30, 2021
Interventional Radiology Insights
From our desks to yours – a collection of news, trends, tips and fun facts related to interventional radiology coding
Knowing How to Appropriately Code for Rupture Versus Aneurysm and Other Circumstances
Vascular embolization can prove challenging for many coders. Knowing the fundamentals of
September 2, 2021
Examining Vascular Embolization or Occlusion Codes 37241 and 37242
Vascular embolization can prove challenging for many coders. Knowing the fundamentals of
August 5, 2021
Analyzing Non-Thrombolytic Agent Administration Coding
Interventional radiology has long been filled with complex procedures with non- thrombolytic
July 1, 2021
Vascular IR Fundamentals – A Review of the Rules
As with most things, for vascular IR coding it’s important to diligently
January 7, 2021
Pelvic Angiography – When is it Appropriate to Assign 75736?
Pelvic angiography – it’s a term we see in reports and there’s
August 4, 2020
Biliary IR Coding – 5 Common Mistakes
With most bundled code sets, it’s the small details that make all
May 11, 2020
Genitourinary IR – Same Procedure, Different Terms
With interventional radiology procedures, to say physician documentation can be a little
April 10, 2020
Interventional Radiology Webcast Series FY20Q1 Update
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March 2, 2020
Interventional Radiology Coding Charts FY20 Q1 Update
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March 2, 2020
CT and CTA on the Same Day – OK to Code? The Answer is More Complex Than You May Think.
“Can we code and bill for both a CT and CTA on
February 10, 2020
Lumbar Punctures and the Continued Bundling of Imaging Guidance
Lumbar puncture, spinal puncture, spinal tap – no matter what we call
February 10, 2020
Interventional Radiology Coder FY20Q1 Update
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January 24, 2020
Essentials of Interventional Radiology Coding FY20Q1 Update
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January 24, 2020
Vascular IR Fundamentals – Building a Foundation for a New Year
As you know, coding for vascular angiography and interventions is complicated. Adding
January 3, 2020
Current IR Audit – Renal and Peripheral Angiography
If there’s one thing we can count on to remain consistent in
December 6, 2019
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty – What’s the Difference?
When it comes to pain management procedures, we often think of steroid
November 1, 2019
Central Venous Access PICC LINE PLACEMENTS INCLUDING ALL IMAGING GUIDANCE
Central venous access and PICC line placements were a bit of a
October 4, 2019
FNA biopsy: 10 things to know about the new codes
With recent significant changes in the fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy code
September 6, 2019
Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access: Can I Charge for That?
+76937 Ultrasound guidance for vascular access requiring ultrasound evaluation of potential access
August 2, 2019
Arch, Carotid and Vertebral Angiography: A Quick Review
The concept behind bundled codes is not new to anyone familiar with
July 5, 2019
Biliary Drainage – Exchanges, Conversions, Stents
As with most IR procedures, one of the primary issues faced when
June 7, 2019
Abdominal Aortography with Lower Extremity Runoff: Did the catheter move?
Abdominal Aortography, the basics An abdominal aortogram describes imaging of the abdominal
May 3, 2019
Genitourinary Procedures: Accessing 2019’s New Codes
CPT® codes 50436 and 50437 were introduced this year for dilation of a new or existing tract for endourologic procedures. As with most bundled codes, 50436 and 50437 are very similar, but do have important differences, and are very inclusive.
April 5, 2019
10 Things You Need to Know About Dialysis Circuit Add-on Codes
The arteriovenous (AV) dialysis circuit is designed for repetitive access to perform
March 1, 2019
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