Septal Defect Repair Procedures 2014 CODING AND PAYMENT REFERENCE GUIDE ST. JUDE MEDICAL - CARDIOVASCULAR DIVISION

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1 Septal Defect Repair Procedures 2014 CODING AND PAYMENT REFERENCE GUIDE ST. JUDE MEDICAL - CARDIOVASCULAR DIVISION

2 IMPORTANT: St. Jude Medical provides this reference guide for general information purposes only and it is not intended and does not constitute legal, reimbursement, coding, business or other advice. Furthermore, it is not intended to increase or maximize payment by any payer. Nothing in this document should be construed as a guarantee by St. Jude Medical regarding levels of reimbursement, payment or charge, or that reimbursement or other payment will be received. Similarly, nothing in this document should be viewed as instructions for selecting any particular code. The ultimate responsibility for coding and obtaining payment/ reimbursement remains with the customer. This includes the responsibility for accuracy and veracity of all coding and claims submitted to third party payers. Also note that the information presented herein represents only one of many potential scenarios, based on the assumptions, variables and data presented. In addition, the customer should note that laws, regulations and coverage and coding policies are complex and are updated frequently, and therefore the customer should check with its local carriers or intermediaries often and should consult with legal counsel or a financial, coding or reimbursement specialist for any coding, reimbursement or billing questions or any related issues. This document is not provided or authorized for marketing use. Please find the coding and payment information for transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure procedures, below. In addition, St. Jude Medical offers a reimbursement hotline, which provides live coding and billing information from dedicated reimbursement specialists. Hotline support is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday at (855) Common Physican Procedure Codes for Transcatheter Septal Defect Repair Procedures Effective Dates: January 1 December 31, 2014 CPT Code 1 Description Medicare National Payment Rate Percutaneous transcatheter closure of congenital interatrial communication (i.e., Fontan fenestration, atrial septal defect) with implant (Percutaneous transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect includes a right heart catheterization procedure. Code includes injection of contrast for atrial and ventricular angiograms. Codes , , , should not be reported seperately in addition to code 93580) Percutaneous transcatheter closure of a congenital ventricular septal defect with implant $1,366 (Percutaneous transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect includes a right heart catheterization procedure. Code includes injection of contrast for atrial and ventricular angiograms. Codes , , , should not be reported separately in addition to code 93581) (For echocardiographic services performed in addition to 93580, 93581, see , as appropriate) $1,012 Common Hospital Inpatient Procedure Codes for Transcatheter Septal Repair Procedures ICD-9-CM Procedure Code 2 Description Common Medicare MS-DRG Assignment Repair of atrial septal defect with prosthesis, closed technique Repair of ventricular septal defect with prosthesis, closed technique MCC major complications and comorbidities; CC complications and comorbidities Effective Dates: October 1, 2013 September 30, Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures without coronary artery stent with MCC 251 Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures without coronary artery stent without MCC Medicare National Average MS-DRG Payment $17,330 $11, Other cardiothoracic procedures with MCC $39, Other cardiothoracic procedures with CC $25, Other cardiothoracic procedures without CC/MCC $21,267

3 Common Hospital Outpatient Procedure Codes for Transcatheter Septal Defect Repair Procedures CPT Code 1 Description APC APC Description SI Medicare National Average APC Payment Percutaneous transcatheter closure of congenital interatrial communication (i.e., Fontan fenestration, atrial septal defect) with implant 0434 Cardiac Defect Repair T $12,788* Percutaneous transcatheter closure of a congenital ventricular septal defect with implant 0434 Cardiac Defect Repair T $12,788* Applicable C-Codes 3 C1817 Septal defect implant system N/A N Bundled C1769 Guidewire N/A N Bundled Status Indicators: T=Significant Procedure, Multiple Reduction Applies; N=Items and Services Packaged into APC Rates *Note: Payment for these APCs may change on a quarterly basis. Please consult Effective Dates: January 1 December 31, 2014 ICD-9 Procedure Code Repair of atrial septal defect with prosthesis, closed technique Repair of ventricular septal defect with prosthesis, closed technique ICD-10 Equivalent Codes* 02U53JZ - Supplement Atrial Septum with Synth Sub, Perc Approach 02U54JZ - Supplement Atrial Septum with Synth Sub, Perc Endo Approach 02RM4JZ - Replace Ventricular Sept with Synth Sub, Perc Endo *A one-to-one match does not exist between codes in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM. Use this General Equivalence Map by CMS to find an ICD-10 code or code combination that is generally equivalent to an ICD-9 code. Look in the corresponding section of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries to determine whether that code, or another code in that section, is the best choice. Common CPT Code Modifiers 1 22 Increased Procedural Services: When the work required to provide a service is substantially greater than typically required, it may be identified by adding modifier 22 to the usual procedure code. Documentation must support the substantial additional work and the reason for the additional work (i.e., increased intensity, time, technical difficulty of procedure, severity of patient s condition, physical and mental effort required). 51 Multiple Procedures: When multiple procedures, other than E/M services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services, or provision of supplies (e.g., vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same provider, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. The additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). Note: This modifier should not be appended to designated add-on codes. 52 Reduced Services: Under certain circumstances a service or procedure is partially reduced or eliminated at the physician s discretion. Under these circumstances the service provided can be identified by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 52, signifying that the service is reduced. 58 Staged or Related Procedure or Service by the Same Physician During the Postoperative Period: It may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. This circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. Note: For treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (e.g., unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78.

4 59 Distinct Procedural Service: Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than E/M services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. Documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. However, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. Only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. Note: Modifier 59 should not be appended to an E/M service. To report a separate and distinct E/M service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier Discontinued Out-Patient Hospital/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Procedure Prior to the Administration of Anesthesia: Due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the wellbeing of the patient, the physician may cancel a surgical or diagnostic procedure subsequent to the patient s surgical preparation (including sedation when provided, and being taken to the room where the procedure is to be performed), but prior to the administration of anesthesia (local, regional block(s) or general). Under these circumstances, the intended service that is prepared for but cancelled can be reported by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 73. Note: The elective cancellation of a service prior to the administration of anesthesia and/or surgical preparation of the patient should not be reported. For physician reporting of a discontinued procedure, see modifier Discontinued Out-Patient Hospital/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Procedure After Administration of Anesthesia: Due to extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well-being of the patient, the physician may terminate a surgical or diagnostic procedure after the administration of anesthesia (local, regional block(s), general) or after the procedure was started (incision made, intubation started, scope inserted, etc.). Under these circumstances, the procedure started but terminated can be reported by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 74. Note: The elective cancellation of a service prior to the administration of anesthesia and/or surgical preparation of the patient should not be reported. For physician reporting of a discontinued procedure, see modifier Unplanned Return to the Operating/Procedure Room by the Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Following Initial Procedure for a Related Procedure During the Postoperative Period: It may be necessary to indicate that another procedure was performed during the postoperative period of the initial procedure (unplanned procedure following initial procedure). 79 Unrelated Procedure or Service by the Same Physician During the Postoperative Period: The physician may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. 80 Assistant Surgeon: Surgical assistant services may be identified by adding modifier 80 to the usual procedure number(s). 81 Minimum Assistant Surgeon: Minimum surgical assistant services are identified by adding modifier 81 to the usual procedure number. 82 Assistant Surgeon (when qualified resident surgeon not available): The unavailability of a qualified resident surgeon is a prerequisite for use of modifier 82 appended to the usual procedure code number(s). 99 Multiple Modifiers: Under certain circumstances two or more modifiers may be necessary to completely delineate a service. In such situations modifier 99 should be added to the basic procedure, and other applicable modifiers may be listed as part of the description of the service.

5 References: 1. Current Procedural Terminology 2013 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. 2. ICD-9-CM Code Book - v30 FY2014 (Effective October 1, 2013). 3. Per CMS List of Device Category Codes for Present or Previous Pass-Through Payment and Related Definitions, Updated October, CMS Update: HospitalOutpatientPPS/Downloads/CMS-1601-FC-Addenda.zip Unless otherwise noted, indicates that the name is a trademark of, or licensed to, St. Jude Medical or one of its subsidiaries. ST. JUDE MEDICAL and the nine-squares symbol are trademarks and service marks of St. Jude Medical, Inc. and its related companies St. Jude Medical, Inc. All Rights Reserved. US A EN (03/14)