Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-023
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Navigate the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codebook to locate codes for common cardiac valve procedures.
Recognize which services are included in cardiac valve procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common cardiac valve 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 the Heart Valves
Cardiac Valve Procedures
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 3: Guidelines
CPT Coding Guidelines: Procedures
CPT Coding Guidelines: Repair
Coding Guidelines
Aortic Valve Guidelines
Open Aortic Valve Procedures
Mitral Valve Guidelines
Tricuspid Valve Procedures
Pulmonary Valve
Section 4: Coding Cardiac Valve Repair Procedures
Cardiac Valve Repair Coding Scenarios
Section 5: Coding Application: Cardiac Valve 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
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.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.