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tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2012 Issue 4
Reader Question: Distinguish Non-Selective/Selective Peripheral Vascular Codes
Question: Our practice recently added a surgeon who specializes in peripheral vascular procedures, and I'm having trouble understanding how to distinguish between non-selective and selective procedures for coding purposes -- could you help? Florida SubscriberAnswer: CPT® codes divide peripheral vascular procedures into three levels as follows: 1. Non-selective: The surgeon places a needle or catheter directly into an artery or vein with no further advancement beyond the punctured vessel (such as a direct stick or direct puncture). Alternately, a non-selective procedure could involve placing a catheter into any portion of the aorta or vena cava from any approach.You...
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