Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-019
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the core concepts of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) procedure coding for coronary artery bypass procedures.
Navigate the CPT codebook to locate codes for coronary artery bypass procedures.
Apply the coding guidelines and category-specific requirements to assign codes for coronary artery bypass procedures using the CPT code set.
Recognize when certain coronary artery bypass procedures should be coded separately.
Identify the correct modifier assignment when appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Coronary Artery Bypass
Coronary Arteries
Bypass Graft Conduits
Review
How Are CABG Procedures Performed?
Types of CABG Techniques
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 3: Format and Guidelines
CPT Guidelines
CABG Coding Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Modifiers
Review
Section 4: Coding Coronary Artery Bypass Procedures
Venous Grafting Only
Combined Arterial-Venous Grafting for CABG
Arterial Grafting for Coronary Artery Bypass
Other CABG-Related Codes
Section 5: Coding Scenarios: CABG
CABG Coding Scenarios
Section 6: Coding Application: CABG
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Reviewer: 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.