Important information about CPT code 93503, Insertion and placement of flow directed catheter (eg, Swan-Ganz) for monitoring purposes.
ASA has learned that CPT code 93503, Insertion and placement of flow directed catheter (eg, Swan-Ganz) for monitoring purposes, does not appear on Medicare contractor/carrier payment files for 2008.
It appears that CMS is working to correct this issue as quickly as possible.
We will provide more details on www.asahq.org as they become available.