Cardiovascular System: Transcatheter Procedures

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-025

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 transcatheter procedures.
Recall the specific rules for vascular catheterizations and vascular families.
Recognize which services are included in each transcatheter procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common transcatheter 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 Transcatheter Procedures

Indications

Types of Transcatheter Procedures

Vascular Catheterization

Documentation Elements

Review

Section 3: Guidelines

CPT Coding Guidelines

Transcatheter Procedures Coding Guidelines

Imaging Guidance

Other Coding Guidelines

What Are Modifiers?

Section 4: Coding Transcatheter Procedures

Transcatheter Procedures Coding Scenarios

Section 5: Coding Application: Transcatheter 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

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; 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.