Cardiac Catheterization and Peripheral Revascularization
2011 CPT Coding Changes Explained
Product Description:
AUDIO CONFERENCE ON CD OR ON-DEMAND
Sponsored by: JustCoding.com
Presented on Thursday, April 28, 2011
As part of the 2011 CPT update, the AMA overhauled the cardiac catheterization codes and peripheral revascularization codes. This means a change from component to bundled coding. Failure to understand the codes changes could mean a loss of entitled revenue.
During this two-hour audio conference, our speakers will explain the changes and offer tips and suggestions to accurately assign and bill the new codes. You will learn what to look for in the documentation and translate that to the proper code.
At the conclusion of this audio conference, you will be able to:
- Describe the 2011 CPT changes to cardiac catheterization and revascularization
- Explain the effect code changes have on APCs and reimbursement
- Discuss the change from component to bundled coding for cardiac and peripheral revascularization procedures
- Identify peripheral revascularization target areas and territory grouping
- Describe proper use of modifiers to report laterality
- Explain changes to atherectomy coding
AGENDA
- Cardiac catheterization coding
- 2011 code changes
- The move from component to bundled codes
- New codes, including add-on codes
- APCs and reimbursement changes
- Documentation requirements
- Peripheral revascularization coding for lower extremities
- 2011 code changes
- The move from component to bundled codes
- Atherectomy code changes
- New coding guidelines
- Target areas and territory grouping for the lower extremities
- Modifiers for laterality
- APCs and reimbursement changes
- Documentation requirements
- A live question and answer session will follow the presentation.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Mary D. Gregory, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CCS-P is the founder and president of Medical Administrative Solutions (MAS) in Charlotte, NC; a healthcare consulting firm specializing in medical coding, reimbursement, compliance and educational solutions. She has more than 25 years of medical coding experience in inpatient and outpatient services.
Kristi Stanton, RHIT, CCS, CPC, is a senior consultant for The Wilshire Group, Sierra Madre, CA, and is responsible for coding and revenue cycle consulting and education as well as ICD-10-CM/PCS preparation for clients. She has more than 15 years of HIM and coding experience, including coding and revenue cycle consulting, AR reduction, DRG and APC auditing, backlog coding, coding compliance, and coding education.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
AAPC: This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor.
AHIMA: This program has been approved for 2.0 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIAL PACKET
In addition to the expertise and information presented during this audio conference, you'll also receive these helpful “take-aways” provided within your materials pack:
- Peripheral revascularization quick reference
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
HIM managers, outpatient coding staff, compliance staff, chargemaster coordinators Finance, clinical staff, nursing staff.
AUDIO ON-DEMAND
Purchase a CD or an audio on-demand of the audio conference and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.
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