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Coronary IVUS

Date: Jun 18, 2013

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This question was brought up, and I would like to have your opinion. Prior to 2013 there were only three coronary arteries recognized by CMS. Therefore, prior to 2013, you could bill 92978 x 1 and 92979 x 2 for IVUS during PCI, if performed. Now that 2013 AMA and CMA both recognize five coronary arteries (LM, LD, LC, RI (if applicable), and RC) could it be possible to bill IVUS more than a total of three times?

Question ID : 4932
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