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 2014. The coding advice may or may not be outdated.

Code G0275

Date: Jan 6, 2014

Question:

HCPCS code G0275 is inactivated effective 12/31/13. This has previously been used to report non-selective angiography of the kidneys (unilateral or bilateral) at the time of catheterization. I know that if the renal artery(ies) are selectively catheterized, we should use codes 36251-36254. CPT code 75625 (abdominal aortogram) includes non-selective imaging of the renals. However, what code do we report if the MD documents non-selective imaging of the kidneys at the time of cardiac catheterization? Should we use CPT code 75625 since it includes non-selective imaging of the kidneys?

Question ID : 5300
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!