Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-026
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 diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures in the Medicine section.
Recognize the terms and technical concepts used in reporting the cardiovascular services included in the Medicine section.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common cardiology procedures using the CPT Cardiovascular Medicine section codes.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Medicine/Cardiovascular Procedures]
Clinical Indications
Types of Cardiovascular Procedures
Professional and Technical Components
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 3: Guidelines
CPT Coding Guidelines
Cardiovascular Coding Guidelines
Cardiac Catheterization Coding Guidelines
Payer Coding Guidelines
Modifiers
Section 4: Coding Cardiology Procedures
Cardiovascular Medicine Coding Scenarios
Section 5: Coding Application: Cardiology Procedures
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
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.