Cardiology articles
Checklist: Cardiac defibrillator implant w/o cardiac cath
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for cardiac defibrillator implant w/o cardiac cath (DRG 226 and 227) services.
Checklist: Cardiac defibrillator implant w/o cardiac cath
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for cardiac defibrillator implant w/o cardiac cath (DRG 226 and 227) services.
Checklist: Cardiac rehabilitation services
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for cardiac rehabilitation services.
Checklist: Cardiac rehabilitation services
This checklist is being provided as a tool to assist providers when responding to medical record documentation requests for cardiac rehabilitation services.
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.