HCPCS Code G0278

Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure)
Code effective Jan 01, 2008

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0278 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure) or (Iliac art angio,cardiac cath) for short. HCPCS G0278 has been effective since 01/01/2008 and applies to Surgery.


HCPCS Code Details - G0278

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0278
Description

Long description:
Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure)

Short description:
Iliac art angio,cardiac cath

HCPCS Pricing indicator 11 - Price established using national RVU's
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code I4A - Imaging/procedure - heart including cardiac catheterization
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 2 - Surgery
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2008
Date added Added Jan 01, 2003

See also

  • HCPCS G0277 · Hyperbaric oxygen under pressure, full body chamber, per 30 minute interval

  • HCPCS G0279 · Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”


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