Common questions / 19/02/2020

What is the CPT code for left lower extremity angiogram?

The catheter was then cannulated in the left common iliac and a left lower extremity angiogram was performed (remove CPT 36200 and add CPT 36245-LT). The angiogram showed a 60 percent stenosis in the SFA.

What is angiography extremity?

Extremity angiography is a test used to see the arteries in the hands, arms, feet, or legs. It is also called peripheral angiography. Angiography uses x-rays and a special dye to see inside the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

What territories have three vessels that can be billed when treated?

There are three vascular territories for coding purposes in the lower extremities. They are the iliac territory, the femoral/popliteal territory and the tibial/peroneal territory.

Does CPT 75625 need a modifier?

Modifier 59 must be assigned to codes 75605 or 75625 if billed with the cardiac catheterization codes. (For professional services, you will need to append the modifier 26 to the radiology codes.

What is the CPT code for Venoplasty?

A venoplasty is a balloon – Venous PTA 35476/75978-26. Venography of the axillary vein could be coded as 75820.

What is the CPT code for extremity angiogram?

There are two CPT® codes for extremity angiogram, code 75710 and 75716. These are mostly used with Non-selective study of abdominal aortogram. The coded 75710 is used for unilateral and 75716 are used for bilateral study of extremity angiogram. Do use the LT and RT modifier with these angiography CPT® codes.

What is the CPT code for lower extremity?

CPT/HCPCS Codes* Required Clinical Information Lower Extremity Vascular Angiography 75710 . 75716

What is the CPT code for an aortogram?

With my experience, whenever there is an aortogram study it is very common to find abdominal aortogram performed with peripheral angiogram with code 75710 and 75716. So, do check the documentation before using any of these angiogram or aortogram CPT® codes. The CPT® code used for Spinal Angiogram is 75706.

When to report 75630 with extremity angiograms?

Code 75710 or 75716 is reported in addition to 75625 if the catheter is moved to the aorta bifurcation or into one of both extremities, providing additional imaging of one or both legs. *This response is based on the best information available as of .

How are peripheral angiography and aortogram done together?

Since the aorta is the main artery through which lower extremity arteries arise, when a catheter is placed in the aorta and contrast dye is injected, the dye flows into lower extremities. This helps in studying aortogram and lower extremities together. Hence, coding for both aortogram and peripheral angiography is done together – using code 75630.

What is the CPT code for a thoracic angiogram?

The CPT® code for Thoracic angiogram is 75605 and should be coded only when the document clearly supports for the thoracic angiogram. Most of the times we get confused, whether it is an arch angiogram or thoracic angiogram. So, do check the documentation to code thoracic angiogram CPT® code 75605. CPT® code for Abdominal Aortogram