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
How Are CABG Procedures Performed?
CABG Techniques
Documentation Elements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Format and Guidelines
CPT Guidelines
CABG Coding Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Examples
Modifiers
Anatomical Modifiers
Procedure Modifiers
Evaluation & Management Modifiers
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Coding Coronary Artery Bypass Procedures
Coding CABG Procedures
Venous Grafting Only
Combined Arterial-Venous Grafting for CABG
Arterial Grafting for Coronary Artery Bypass
Other CABG-Related Codes
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Coding Scenarios: CABG
CABG Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
Section 6: Coding Application: CABG Procedures
Case Study 1
Answer
Case Study 2
Answer
Case Study 3
Answer
Case Study 4
Answer
Section 7: 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: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.