…clitaxel works as an anti-proliferative drug that stops new tissue growth and prevents fibrotic scarring that may result in stricture recurrence. For CY 2023, we proposed to delete CPT code 0499T. We note that in the OPPS Addendum B of the CY 2023 OPPS/ASC proposed rule, the code…

…core plaque, which are critical for predicting strokes and other cardiovascular events. Several commenters recommended using CPT code 0625T ( Automated quantification and characterization of coronary atherosclerotic plaque to assess severity of coronary disease, using data from c…