2024 Congenital Coding Update-CPT Coding Review: Intracardiac Stent Codes Hybrid Single Ventricle Procedure

CPT Coding Review: Intracardiac Stent Codes Hybrid Single Ventricle Procedure

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The speaker discussed intercalary extent codes and hybrid single ventricle procedures. The focus was on 33745 for intracardiac stent creation and 33746 for additional stents. Examples included stents in pulmonary veins, atrial septum, RVOT, and mustard baffles. Proper documentation is crucial for accurate billing. For single ventricle procedures, codes like 33902 for PDA stents and 37242 for arterial embolization were mentioned. Differentiating between percutaneous and hybrid stage 1 procedures was highlighted, emphasizing the importance of using specific terms for clarity in coding. Modifier 63 can be used for patients under 4 kgs.

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Guru Hiremath, MD

Keywords

intercalary extent codes

hybrid single ventricle procedures

stent creation

specific terms

billing