Cardiology articles
Checklist: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures (DRG 266…
Checklist: Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures (DRG 266…
Cardiology - additional resources
Here are additional educational resources identified specifically for cardiology services.
Cardiac lithotripsy: A modern approach to coronary artery calcification
In September 2025, a multi-jurisdictional evidentiary Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) convened to review the clinical evidence and expert perspectives on coronary intravascular lithotripsy (IVL…
Cardiac lithotripsy: A modern approach to coronary artery calcification
In September 2025, a multi-jurisdictional evidentiary Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC) convened to review the clinical evidence and expert perspectives on coronary intravascular lithotripsy (IVL…
Medicare coverage of driveline kits for ventricular assist devices (VADs)
Documentation is required to process claims for ventricular assist device (VAD) supplies. View this article regarding coverage of driveline kits and to avoid delays when billing VAD supplies.
Cardiology: Avoid denials and appeals -- new dual diagnosis requirements for cardiovascular stress test procedures
First Coast is receiving several appeals of cardiovascular stress test claims that now require dual diagnoses. Please review this article for details on avoiding unnecessary denials and appeals by…
Cardiology: Avoid denials and appeals -- new dual diagnosis requirements for cardiovascular stress test procedures
First Coast is receiving several appeals of cardiovascular stress test claims that now require dual diagnoses. Please review this article for details on avoiding unnecessary denials and appeals by…
POS 19 added for preventive, CR, and ICR services
Change request (CR) 14070, effective June 23, 2025, reflects the addition of POS 19 allowed for preventive services, CR, and ICR services.
Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs
Medicare pays for cardiac rehabilitation (CR), intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR), and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs if specific criteria are met. This criterion includes coverage…