Cardiac catheterization, left heart, from arterial approach; with coronary angiography, bypass graft

Describing a cardiac catheterization procedure focused on the left heart, performed from an arterial approach, with additional coronary angiography of bypass graft(s).

Details

CPT code:

91120

Category:

Category I

Section:

Medicine

Specialty:

Gastrointestinal Imaging, Pressure Measurement and Manometric Studies

Type:

Diagnostic/Procedure

CPT code 91120 represents a cardiac catheterization procedure specifically targeting the left heart, performed from an arterial approach, with the additional component of coronary angiography focused on bypass graft(s) such as internal mammary, free arterial, and venous grafts. This comprehensive diagnostic procedure involves visualizing the left heart chambers, associated structures, and assessing the patency of bypass grafts. The abbreviation emphasizes the specific cardiac focus, the arterial approach, and the inclusion of coronary angiography of bypass graft(s) as integral components of the procedure. Healthcare providers utilize this code when performing diagnostic evaluations of the left heart with a detailed assessment of bypass graft(s), contributing to accurate coding and billing for the services rendered.

Under what category does Cardiac catheterization, left heart, from arterial approach; with coronary angiography, bypass graft fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Cardiac catheterization, left heart, from arterial approach; with coronary angiography, bypass graft?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

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Clinical use

Cardiac catheterization of the left heart from an arterial approach, including coronary angiography of bypass grafts (internal mammary, free arterial, venous)

Documentation

Cardiac catheterization, left heart, from arterial approach; with coronary angiography, bypass graft(s) (internal mammary, free arterial, venous) documentation, patient demographics

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