The Conceptual Framework. The Conceptual Framework is a body of interrelated objectives and fundamentals that provides the FASB with a foundation for setting standards and concepts to use as tools for resolving accounting and reporting questions.
Other arterial nonselective codes include the following: â¢ 36100, Introduction of needle or intracatheter, carotid or vertebral artery, is access by a direct stick into a carotid or vertebral artery. â¢ 36120, Introduction of needle or intracatheter; retrograde brachial artery, is access into the brachial artery. In this case, the brachial, axial, subclavian, and innominate arteries are treated as one vessel. As long as the catheter does not leave one of those, it is considered nonselective. â¢ 36140, Introduction of needle or intracatheter; extremity artery, is access into any other extremity artery.
The patientâs medical record should document the necessity for TEE, and TEE should only be performed if it is expected to alter the care of the patient. Intraoperative TEE for monitoring purposes (CPT code 93318) is a non-covered service by the majority of Medicare Carriers. A few carriers provide coverage of this service for a small group of high-risk patients. Providers are advised to check their individual carrierâs website.