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Margarita
2 months ago
6

Mrs. Salas had angina decubitus that lasted for 30 minutes and was admitted to the Coronary Care Unit with a diagnosis of r/o MI

. The cardiologist (private practice based) takes her to the cardiac catheterization suite at the local hospital for a left heart catheterization. Injection procedures for selective coronary angiography and left ventriculography were performed and imaging supervision and interpretation for the selective coronary angiography and left ventriculography was provided. What CPT® code(s) is/are reported for the services?
Medicine
1 answer:
Korvikt [86]2 months ago
7 0

Response:

The appropriate CPT code for the services listed is 93458-26.

Details:

According to the American Medical Association, the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for cardiac catheterization range from 93452 to 93461. The specific CPT code 93458 pertains to coronary angiography procedures where a catheter is inserted into the coronary artery for diagnostic and interventional cardiac methods such as;

• Coronary angiography  

• Injections performed during the procedure for selective coronary angiography

• Imaging supervision and evaluation of selective coronary angiography

• Catheterization of the left heart

• Additionally, any injections related to left ventriculography, if applicable.

The modifier 26 with 93458 indicates that a physician has directed, overseen, and assessed the procedure.

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