Now available on CD & On-Demand
Coding expert Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT(R), CIRCC, answers the tough questions hes received in the past year about cardiac catheterization. Mr. Van Someren researched each question and investigated the codes source. For example: Are angiography evaluation of anatomical anomalies such as anomalous coronary arteries, patent foramen ovale, mitral valve prolapsed and bicuspid aortic valve coded with the congenital cardiac catheterization codes? The answer is no.
- Learn which codes should be reported for this question and more than 30 others specific to diagnostic cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures.
- Understand the codes intention to increase confidence and accuracy.
- Identify and fill knowledge gaps that could be costing thousands and putting your institution at risk.
Even if you think you know everything about heart cath coding, you will be surprised at what you learn in this highly useful webcast.
About our presenter
This MedLearn webcast is presented by Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT(R), CIRCC, a MedLearn senior healthcare consultant. His responsibilities include conducting CPT and chargemaster assessments covering cardiology, cardiovascular, electrophysiology (EP), radiology and interventional radiology (IR); reviewing regulatory agency compliance; evaluating administrative policies and procedures; and assisting in the development of compliance programs. In addition, Mr. Van Someren conducts IR and cardiology/cardiovascular educational training seminars. He's a contributing author to numerous MedLearn books relating to coding and billing for radiology, EP and cardiology procedures. His previous experience includes work as a special procedure and cardiac cath technologist; managing a four-suite angiographic and cardiac cath lab program; and directing imaging services at two community hospitals.
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