2015年5月18日 · Shun: Do not report the IVC filter removal with code 37197 (Transcatheter retrieval, percutaneous, of intravascular foreign body [e.g., fractured venous or arterial catheter], includes radiological supervision and interpretation, and imaging guidance [ultrasound or fluoroscopy], when performed). Code 37193 is specific to IVC filter retrieval.

I know 37193 (IVC filter retrieval) includes diagnostic venography but would 37197 (removal of foreign material) also include diagnostic venography? I have never used this new code, and there is a di... [ Read More ]

2015年1月29日 · Code 37193 is specific to IVC filters when your physician removes the filter as a whole from the IVC because the patient no longer needs the filter. “Remember, it is inappropriate to report 37197 because a more specific code exists for the removal of filter,” says Hembree.

2010年2月4日 · Can I code the removal of IVC filter to CPT 37203, 75961-26. I could not find any other appropriate code for removal of vascular filter. please suggest.

Part B Coding Coach: Perfect Your IVC Filter Coding With These 3 Steps Capture steps for insertion, repositioning, and removal. When your general surgeon manipulates an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter, several code choices and reporting rules …

2008年8月13日 · 37620 - Placement of IVC filter 75825-59 Diagnostic IVC venography (can't code unless a true diagnostic IVCgram is performed; if done just to lay out anatomy for filter placement do not code) 75940 - RS&I for placement of …

2015年12月11日 · hi, looking for suggestions on an ICD-10 code for removal of an IVC filter. Thanks

2012年3月12日 · The physician coded the below report as cpt 36010, 37620, 75825, 75940 and 76937--however cpt 76937 is an add on code--how should this report be coded accordingly? Thank you. History: The patient is a 89 year old female requiring prophylaxis for pulmonary embolism. Patient is planned for...

2012年1月19日 · Old way: In 2011, you reported IVC filter placement with 36010 (Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava for catheterization), 37620 (Interruption, partial or complete, of inferior vena cava by suture, ligation, plication, clip, extravascular, intravascular [umbrella device]), and 75940 (Percutaneous placement of IVC filter ...

2010年5月26日 · Diagnosis: V58.81 ICD 9 Proc: 39.99 CPT: 37203, 75961 hope this helps