POST CORRECTED 6/23/2023
by David Zielske, MD, CIRCC, COC, CCVTC, CCC, CCS, RCC
Question:
When using the code C7516 with a Coronary Angiogram and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) of say the left anterior descending artery, if you also did an IVUS of the Circumflex at the same time of the procedure, would you use 93454, C7516LD, 92979LC?
Answer:
No, I would use C7516 and 92979 in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting. You may find that the additional IVUS is not paid, however the entire case will be paid higher than 93454, 92978 and 92979 in the ASC setting.
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