Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-022
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Navigate the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codebook to locate codes for common aneurysm repair procedures.
Recognize which services are included in aneurysm repair procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common aneurysm repair procedures using the CPT code set.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Aneurysms
Aneurysm Types
Indications
Diagnosing Aneurysms
Aneurysm Treatment
Surgical Aneurysm Repair
Review
Section 3: Guidelines
Guidelines for Coding
Modifiers
CPT Coding Guidelines
EVAR Guidelines
Fenestrated Repair Guidelines
Other Aneurysm Guidelines
Section 4: Coding Aneurysm Repair Procedures
Aneurysm Repair Coding Scenarios
Section 5: Coding Application: Aneurysm Repair Procedures
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Exam and BrainSparks
Subject Matter Expert: Cindy C. Smith, CPC, CPMA
Cindy is a Resolute Coding Manager at a large integrated managed care consortium and also trains new coders in the nuances of coding. In addition to those duties, she serves as a subject matter expert on coding issues for the company's Compliance Department. She has extensive knowledge in Specialty Coding as well as Surgical Coding nuances. She spent over 10 years’ experience as a Physician Auditor Educator assisting Providers in understanding the documentation required for the services provided as well as the diagnosis codes. Additionally, she spent over 5 years as an HCC Auditor in the early years of the HCC inception. Cindy served as an AAPC Local Chapter President for two years in Jacksonville, Florida.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.