ZHealth Coding Newsletter - May 2016 #2
May 2016 Q & A #2
Question: Drug Coated Balloons
May 2016 Q & A #2
Question: Drug Coated Balloons
March 2015 Q & A
Question: Atherectomy of Left Arm
Could you please clarify the uses of code 0234T? The CPT description says, "transluminal peripheral atherectomy." Since there is a separate code for the brachiocephalic trunk and branches (0237T) on the right side of the body, does this mean that 0234T may be used for atherectomies in the left arm, as well as renal atherectomies?
January 2015 Q & A
Question: 37186 - Secondary Mechanical Thrombolysis
What is your opinion of coding 37186 as add-on with 37225 when thrombus is identified and documented in the primary atherectomy site, not in distal anatomy? Single rotational/aspiration device is used.