tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q1

CPT® Update: Upgrade Your Vascular Surgery Code Choices for 2021

T-codes and VAD overhaul lead the charge. With major changes to percutaneous ventricular assist device (VAD) codes plus new Category III code options for vascular surgeons, you need to dig in now for accurate reporting and pay this year. Check out your new coding options with the following intel and advice from our experts. Overhaul Percutaneous VAD Coding The major theme of changes to percutaneous VAD codes in the range 33990 to 33997 is laterality and arterial/venous distinctions. You’ll find these revisions (underline added) in the percutaneous VAD codes: 33990 (Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological...

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