Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-024
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the types of endovascular revascularization procedures defined in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
Identify the lower extremity vascular territories and the services included in endovascular revascularization procedures.
Apply CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common lower extremity endovascular revascularization procedures.
Determine the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Endovascular Revascularization Procedures
Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Overview of Endovascular Therapies
Indications
Types of Endovascular Revascularization Procedures
Angioplasty
Atherectomy
Stenting
Intravascular Lithotripsy
Documentation Elements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Format, Guidelines, and Modifiers
Code Format and Guidelines
Endovascular Revascularization Procedure Codes
CPT Coding Guidelines
Endovascular Revascularization Guidelines
Vascular Territory Guidelines
Imaging Guidance
Other Coding Guidelines
Modifiers
Anatomical Modifiers
Distinct Procedure Modifiers
Other Procedure Modifiers
Professional and Technical Components
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Coding Endovascular Revascularization
Endovascular Revascularization Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
Section 4: Coding Application: Endovascular Revascularization
Case Study 1
Answer
Case Study 2
Answer
Case Study 3
Answer
Case Study 4
Answer
Case Study 5
Answer
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
Resources
Glossary
References
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.