Vascular Access
Endovascular procedures will see further reductions in reimbursement that started in 2007 and will continue into 2010. This may pose a challenge for vascular access facilities that are owned and operated independently. Facilities that are owned by physicians will continue to absorb any reduction in technical components through the professional portion.
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*Transluminal balloon angioplasty, percutaneous |
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CPT Code |
Description |
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35470 |
Tibioperoneal trunk or branches, each vessel |
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35471 |
Renal or visceral artery |
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35473 |
Iliac |
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35474 |
Femoral-popliteal |
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35475 |
Brachiocephalic trunk or branches, each vessel |
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35476 |
venous |
*Above codes do not include the imaging procedures.
Links:
http://www.evtoday.com/PDFarticles/0704/et0704sf2_Ross.pdf
http://www.renalmd.org/documents/2010NPRMCOM8-31-2009FINAL.pdf
http://www.vpico.com/articlemanager/printerfriendly.aspx?article=250490
