An angiography is a surgical intervention involving the vessels. In angiography procedures, catheters are manipulated into the body to the site of the procedure, dyes are injected, and images are taken.
This week’s Medicare updates include a proposed decision memo for coverage of transcatheter aortic valve replacements, several additions to the OIG Work Plan, and more!
In addition to supporting reimbursement, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding systems are used for quality reviews, benchmarking, and the collection of statistical data.