Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-022
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
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
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Aneurysms
Aneurysm Types
Indications
Diagnosing Aneurysms
Aneurysm Treatment
Surgical Aneurysm Repair
Direct (Open) Repair
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
Endovascular Coiling
Flow Diversion
Stenting
Surgical Clipping
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Guidelines
Guidelines for Coding
Modifiers
Professional and Technical Components
Bilateral Procedure
Multiple Procedures
Distinct Procedural Service
Two Surgeons
Unplanned Return to the Operating/Procedure Room During the Postoperative Period
Unrelated Procedure or Service by the Same Physician
Assistant Surgeon
Assistant-at-Surgery (Nonphysician Practitioner)
CPT Aneurysm Repair Coding Guidelines
EVAR Guidelines
Fenestrated Repair Guidelines
Other Aneurysm Guidelines
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Coding Aneurysm Repair Procedures
Aneurysm Repair Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
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 Information
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Subject Matter Expert: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.