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Get ready for another overhaul to cardiology codes!
For 2011 diagnostic cardiac catheterization codes underwent a complete rewrite. For 2012 this trend continues with a major overhaul to coding for procedures involving pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). Will you be ready when January 1 arrives? Rest assured, our cardiovascular coding expert, Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT(R), CIRCC, has been monitoring official sources and dissecting what these major changes will mean for your facility. Join us for this webcast seminar as he presents his findings, as well as the steps you must take to ensure compliance and the full appropriate payment for services rendered. Highlights:
- A step-by-step tour through the many new, revised and deleted codes used for pacemaker and ICD procedures
- How to apply the all-new coding guidelines for 2012
- The latest chapter in the continuing push toward packaged codes
- A call to action spelling out what you must do to help keep your facility compliant and operating in the black
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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