New CPT Codes Describe Emerging Technologies in the Treatment of Heart Failure

摘要

FOR 2017, THERE are new CPT category III codes describing procedures involving cardiac contractility modulation systems and implantable counterpulsation ventricular assistance devices. These emerging technologies are currently undergoing clinical trials. These codes are scheduled to sunset in January 2022. As noted in the introductory section for the category III codes in CPT, category III codes are archived five years from the date of initial publication or extension unless a modification of the archival date is specifically noted at the time of a revision or change to a code.1