Coding Principles for IR Procedures

Explains how interventional procedures are coded using CPT and ICD-10 systems and why accurate documentation of indication, access site, devices used, and technical and professional components matters for reimbursement and compliance.

Worked Coding Examples

Examples mapping common IR procedures to CPT codes and showing the minimal documentation elements required to justify each code including angioplasty, embolization, image-guided drainage, and ablation.

Documentation Best Practices

Tips for capturing clinical details in procedure notes and imaging records to support coding and quality metrics while maintaining patient privacy and efficient workflow.