2024 Congenital Coding Update-Coarctation Codes

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The video transcript discusses coarctation codes for stent repair, emphasizing the distinction between crossing a major side branch and not crossing one. Codes 33894 and 95 cover stent placement in specific areas of the aorta, with or without major side branch crossing. The transcript highlights billing considerations, like not separately billing for stents inside stents and bundled services like pacing and angiography. It addresses questions on stent placement technique and clarifies that codes 741 to 746 are only for congenital conditions. Overall, the transcript provides detailed insights on coding guidelines and considerations related to coarctation procedures.

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Nicole Sutton, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

coarctation codes

stent repair

major side branch

billing considerations

coding guidelines