Cardiology Billing
Specialized billing for the full scope of cardiology — from office visits to interventional procedures.
Common Billing Challenges in Cardiology
Cardiology billing involves high-value procedures, complex modifier rules, and strict prior authorization requirements. Errors in interventional procedure coding or missing authorizations result in large, difficult-to-recover denials.
Interventional Procedure Coding
Cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures require precise CPT coding — including the correct use of add-on codes.
Prior Authorization
Most payers require prior authorization for echocardiograms, stress tests, and interventional procedures.
Global Period Rules
Post-procedure billing during the global period requires correct modifiers to avoid bundling denials.
Cardiology-Specific Modifiers
Bilateral procedures, multiple procedures, and professional vs. technical component billing all require specific modifier combinations.