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Simplify life with this one-of-a-kind book
If you work in a cardiovascular setting, you know how daunting it can be to navigate through peripheral and cardiology coding. Thats why you need Peripheral & Cardiology Coder; it addresses both physician and outpatient facility coding - a MedLearn exclusive. Based on customer feedback, the 2012 edition contains significant new content, including an introduction to the basics of interventional radiology coding, cardiovascular coding tips and guidelines, an FAQ section dedicated to cardiac cath coding and case studies with ICD-9 to 1CD-10 crosswalks. In other words, we have taken a proven resource and made it more valuable than ever! Highlights:
- Coding instructions for invasive diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures cardiac, renal and peripheral
- How to code for conscious sedation, along with time-based calculations
- Coding and charging for various types of contrast used during diagnostic cardiology and/or interventional radiology procedures
- Case studies encompassing cardiac catheterization, renal and peripheral procedures, with the assignment of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes
- High-quality coding diagrams showing vessels of the heart, abdominal arteries (peripheral, renal and visceral), carotid arteries and more; full-body image shows ipsilaterial, contralateral and selective catheter placement coding references in detail
- Appendices addressing the Medicare physician fee schedule, hospital OPPS, CPT codes and modifiers (Levels I and II)
- NEW FOR 2012:
- Introduction to the basics of interventional radiology coding
- Guidance in billing for coronary thrombectomy, based on new AMA/ACC guidelines
- Covers many 2012 changes to codes new, revised, deleted and bundled
- Updated information, including guidelines and tips, on coding for lower extremity interventions
- More case studies with ICD-9 to ICD-10 crosswalks
Findings from MedLearn consulting experts
MedLearn publications address your real-world challenges and concerns, including the following examples shared by our consulting experts.
Beware of collapsing codes! Providers need to be especially mindful of the large-scale shift to combination, or collapsed, CPT codes. Consider the example of a diagnostic left heart catheterization. In the past, providers could report five codes for this procedure. Today, with the collapsing of diagnostic cardiac cath codes into a single primary code, only one code is allowed. Combination codes are required for a growing number of procedures, making it more important than ever to select the appropriate code; using the wrong code can magnify the revenue consequences.
Miscoding aortogram with angiogram We have seen several instances of providers coding incorrectly for lower extremity angiography performed in conjunction with an abdominal aortogram. For example, an aortogram is performed from a catheter placed in the proximal aorta. Then the same catheter is repositioned in the distal aorta for a bilateral lower extremity angiogram. Two radiology S&I codes (75626 for the abdominal aortogram and 75716 for the bilateral extremity angiogram) should be submitted.* However, the provider may incorrectly use code 75630, which describes angiography of the entire aorta and lower extremities from one catheter position. For hospitals, this mistake translates to a net $1,000 payment reduction for each patient encounter. *See CPT Assistant, January 01:14
Missing add-on codes Many providers are not aware that they may use add-on codes for imaging of the aortic root, right atrium and ventricle or pulmonary arteries. Add-on codes are also appropriate for pharmacological administration to determine hemodynamic response and exercise during a cardiac cath. Failure to report these add-on codes for non-Medicare patients may result in a significant loss of revenue.
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