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Log in to Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, one of the countrys most highly respected authorities on interventional radiology coding and compliance. In eight easy-to-follow presentations, Jeff guides you through the latest rules and regulations for IR coding, empowering you with essential information you can immediately apply.
Note: For the 2012 series, only the first session, Basics of Interventional Radiology Coding, will cover general IR coding essentials. We recommend that you attend this session (available on-demand/online or on CD after the webcast date) before participating in any of the other sessions. CLICK HERE to register.
Session #1: 2012 Basics of Interventional Radiology Coding*
Now available on CD & On-Demand
Whether you're just getting started or you're a coding "veteran" in need of a refresher, you don't want to miss this MedLearn webcast. Radiology coding expert Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, walks you through a broad range of invasive radiology coding basics, helping you realize the appropriate reimbursements while reducing your risk for noncompliance. Among the topics to be covered:
- Terminology and basic vascular anatomy
- Modifier and CCI fundamentals
- History and essentials of component coding
- Rules and regulations governing component coding
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Session #2: 2012 Lower Extremity Interventional Radiology Coding*
Now available on CD & On-Demand
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, this webcast covers coding for lower extremity angiography and interventions. Among the topics to be covered:
- Ipsilateral and contralateral studies
- Antegrade and retrograde procedures
- Additional selective studies following the basic exam (75774)
- Review of rules governing transcatheter therapy procedures
- Coding examples: Angioplasty, atherectomy, infusion therapy and intravascular stenting procedures
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Session #3: 2012 Genitourinary Interventional Radiology Coding*
Now available on CD & On-Demand
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, this webcast covers coding for genitourinary angiography and interventions. Among the topics to be covered:
- Understanding the GU code series including do's and dont's
- Intent and usage-specifically antegrade vs. retrograde, bundled or component coded, percutaneous vs. open procedure codes
- Diagnostic, therapeutic, and combined studies coding examples
- Verifying modifier assignment for unilateral or bilateral procedures plus potential CCI edit problems
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Session #4: 2012 Abdominal Interventional Radiology Coding*
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Time)
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, this webcast covers coding for abdominal angiography and interventions. Among the topics to be covered:
- Review of rules governing transcatheter therapy procedures
- Differences between abdominal aortogram with and without run-off
- 2012 CPT code changes for unilateral, bilateral and accessory selective renal angiography
- Visceral angiography
- Venous studies, such as IVC, renal, ovarian and testicular venography
- Coding examples: Angioplasty, atherectomy, infusion therapy, embolization and intravascular stenting procedures
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Session #5: 2012 Upper Extremity Interventional Radiology Coding*
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Time)
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, this live webcast will cover coding for upper extremity angiography and interventions. Among the topics to be covered:
- 2012 introductory narrative changes for AVF procedures
- Coding from multiple access points
- Review of rules governing transcatheter therapy procedures
- Coding for thrombectomy, angioplasty and/or stenting of dialysis shunts
- Explanation of code assignments for venous catheter placements
- Coding for diagnostic and interventional venous procedures
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Session #6: 2012 GI/Biliary Interventional Radiology Coding*
Thursday, August 9, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Time)
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, this live webcast will cover coding for GI/biliary imaging and interventions. Among the topics to be covered:
- Complete procedure codes for GI tube procedures
- Coding for diagnostic, therapeutic or both services biliary system
- Differences of biliary stenting, dilations and drainages
- PTC or existing catheter biliary contrast studies
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Session #7: 2012 Head and Neck Interventional Radiology Coding*
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Time)
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, this live webcast will cover coding for head and neck angiography and interventions. Among the topics to be covered:
- Review of rules governing transcatheter therapy procedures
- Coding of bovine arch and other anatomic variants involving the great vessels
- Use of code 36218 when studying more than one second- or third-order vessel in the same family
- Current intracranial interventional codes and examples
- Use of code 75898
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Session #8: 2012 Venous Studies Interventional Radiology Coding*
Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Time)
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, this live webcast will cover coding for venous studies. Among the topics to be covered:
- Differences in coding for tunneled and non-tunneled placements and removals
- Documentation to support and substantiate imaging guidance coding and billing
- Billing for contrast studies with line/device placements when is it allowed or packaged?
- Coding of fibrin stripping/disruption procedures
- 2012 CPT code changes to vena cava interventions
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* Available in both on-demand and CD formats following the live presentation
