2024 Complete Guide for Interventional Radiology 2024 (3M coding guidelines)

Introduction

Relative Value Units

Modifiers and Bundled Codes

• Modifiers
• National Correct Coding Initiative
• Procedure-to-Procedure Edits
• MPFS BILLING INDICATORS
• Moderate (Conscious) Sedation
• 3D Printing – Anatomic Models and Anatomic Guides
• Evaluation and Management
• Additional Supplies During The Public Health Emergency

Chapter 1: Head, Neck and Chest

Head, Neck and Chest Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips

Head, Neck and Chest Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 2: Abdominal/Visceral

Abdominal Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips

• Selective Coding
• Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding

Abdominal Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 3: Gastrointestinal

GI Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

Relevant Definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 4: Genitourinary

Genitourinary Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 5: Upper Extremities

Upper Extremities Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips

• Selective Coding
• Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding

Upper Extremities Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 6: Lower Extremities

Lower Extremities Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips

• Selective Coding
• Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding

Lower Extremities Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 7: Percutaneous Biopsy, Aspiration, Drainage or Ablation (Non-Vascular)

Percutaneous Drainage Interventional Coding Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 8: Venous

Venous Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips

• Nonselective Coding
• Selective Coding
• Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding

Central Venous Access Procedures

• Five Main Categories of Procedures

Other Central Venous Access Procedures

• Collection of Blood from a CVAD
• Declotting of Implanted Vascular Access Device or Catheter
• Verifying Patency
• Removal of Obstructive Material

Imaging Guidance for Central Venous Catheters/Devices

Fluoro Guidance

Ultrasonic Guidance

Venous Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

• General Information on Non-Selective and Selective Venous Catheter/Device Placement

Via a Right or Left Femoral Vein Stick

Via a Right or Left Internal Jugular Vein Stick

Portal System Via Right Internal Jugular Vein Stick

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 9: Pulmonary

Pulmonary Angiographic Radiology Coding Tips

• Selective Coding
• Radiological Supervision and Interpretation Coding

Chapter 10: Pain Management

Pain Management Interventional Coding Tips

Chapter 11: Miscellaneous Invasive Radiology Procedures

Miscellaneous Invasive/Interventional Radiology Coding Tips

Chapter 12: Non-Congenital Cardiac Catheterization

Commonly Performed Studies

Cardiac Catheterization Coding Tips