Cardiology Compliance Question of the Week
January 30, 2012
Question:
Is there a way to code for repositioning of an (inferior vena cava) IVC filter?
Answer:
Beginning January 1, 2012, there are three new codes: inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement (37191), repositioning (37192), and removal (37193). These are complete codes that include all of the work involved in the procedure. Do not code separately for catheterization, injections of contrast, or imaging.
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