Catheterization and Intervention Billing

Vascular Surgery

Feb 16

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Question:

Does TEVAR allow for billing of catheterization and intervention? Would a 59 modifier be needed?

Answer:

Yes, billing for a catheterization in addition to the TEVAR is allowed. And no, a modifier 59 is not needed as these two codes do not bundle.

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