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Reimbursement summary for angioplasty of arteries of lower extremities

This post presents an extract from our reimbursement analysis for angioplasty of arteries lower extremities using plain and drug-coated balloons (DCBs) for peripheral artery disease in England, France and Germany. Plain balloon angioplasty is reimbursement via DRG solely and DCBs are reimbursement via combination of DRG and add-on reimbursement.
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New version of CCAM nomenclature published in France

The new version of the classification of procedure codes (CCAM v.71), applicable from December 03, 2022, was published in France. Several changes were introduced, including the creation of four new codes related to ENT, pulmonary and airways, and interventional radiology areas.

The examples of newly added procedure codes are listed below:

  • LALA469 “Placement of a bone conduction hearing aid in the temporal bone” with the CCAM fee of €251.70;
  • GFNH174 “Destruction of one bronchopulmonary tumor by radiofrequency, transcutaneously with CT guidance” with the CCAM fee of €192.

Also, the modification of tariffs for 50 dental procedure codes will enter into force on January 01, 2023.

See the details in French here.

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