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Cardiology Coding Question: Separate Reporting for 37204

Question: Should I separately report right and left bronchial artery embolization? Answer: You should report 37204 (Transcatheter occlusion or embolization [e.g., for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation], percutaneous, any method, non-central nervous system, non-head or neck) twice for right and left lung embolization at the same encounter. In addition, if the cardiologist [...] Related articles:

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November 7, 2009
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2 New 2010 CPT Codes for High-Tech Cardiology Services

Steer clear of Cat. I codes for intravascular spectroscopy — here’s where to look instead. The CPT update season is fast approaching. Warm up for the changes coming your way with a look at new-for-2010 Category III codes aimed at diagnosing coronary artery disease. Match 0206T to MCG One of the new Category III codes with a Jan. 1 [...] Related articles:

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November 7, 2009