Ask Dr. Z

Ask Dr. Z Knowledge Base houses over 7,500 coding questions and answers dating back to 2013.

Ask Dr. Z Disclaimer

Please note this question was answered in 2023. The coding advice may or may not be outdated.

lithotripsy by Shockwave balloon

Date: Jan 26, 2023

Question:

Our physician performed Shock Wave balloon lithotripsy of the Lt SFA (6x60 mm) along with Drug coated balloon angioplasty LT SFA (6X40mm). We are trying to determine if this is 37224 angioplasty or 37225 atherectomy which includes angioplasty and not billing both CPT codes. Our department feels we are not coding this correctly. Does Shockwave balloon lithotripsy mean an atherectomy was performed? If you need any additional information, please let me know. Please advise since Dr. Z is the Expert to clear this up. Just waiting for an answer.

Question 18154

Question ID : 18334
Sign up for a membership to view the answer to this question.

Need to ask Dr.Z?

Don't see the answer you're looking for in the knowledge base? No problem. You can ask Dr. Z directly!
Ask Dr. Z a question now!