Overcome your biggest coding challenges
Back by popular demand and fully updated for 2012, our Cardiology Coding webcast seminar series walks you, step by step and in-depth, through five of the most challenging areas for hospital and physician practice coders. You will receive instruction, tips and insights from three of the countrys most knowledgeable cardiology coding experts knowledge you can immediately leverage to help ensure the full, correct payment and rock-solid regulatory compliance.
In addition to a five-part series, these webcast seminars are available individually. If you cannot participate in the live session, all five are available online or on CD after the webcast date.
Note: All sessions include a Q&A segment, in which the presenter will answer as many questions as time permits.
Webcast #1: Coding for Diagnostic Cardiac Cath **
Now available on CD & On-Demand
Presented by Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT(R), CIRCC
What this session covers:
- The move from multiple codes to single composite codes for many procedures
- How coronary thrombectomy should be coded under the new guidelines
- Answers to frequently asked questions regarding cardiac cath coding
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Webcast #2: Coding for Diagnostic & Therapeutic Peripheral Studies **
Now available on CD & On-Demand
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC
What this session covers:
- A review of the ongoing changes to vascular IR codes whats new, whats out for 2012
- New coding guidelines, including definitions for exclusive vs. inclusive codes and coding for renal angiography
- The proper application of Correct Coding Initiative edits to avoid billing pitfalls
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Webcast #3: Coding for Diagnostic Peripheral Studies **
Now available on CD & On-Demand
Presented by Donna Richmond, BA, RCC, CPC
What this session covers:
- Coding for angiography (carotid, renal, and upper and lower extremities), with or without cardiac cath
- New codes for renal angiography
- Making sense of the coding rules: component coding, selective vs. non-selective, ipsilateral vs. contralateral and more
- CPT or G code? Essential guidance to help you make the right decision
- The proper use of modifier -59 - critical to submitting accurate claims
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Webcast #4: Coding for Interventional Coronary Studies **
Now available on CD & On-Demand
Presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC
What this session covers:
- Coding for a broad range of interventional coronary procedures, including angioplasty, artherectomy, thrombectomy, stent placement, intravascular ultrasound and others
- The appropriate use of three modifiers defining therapeutic studies of a major coronary artery or one of its branches
- Complex issues, such as coding for single vs. multiple vessel coronary interventions; add-on codes for multiple procedure reporting; and coding for diagnostic and interventional procedures in the same setting
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Webcast #5: Coding for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Electrophysiology **
Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Central Time)
Presented by Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT(R), CIRCC
What this session covers:
- Correct coding and the appropriate charge capture for comprehensive vs. single-site studies; isoproterenol (Isuprel) administration; transeptal approach for a-fib ablation; device upgrades; and replacement of an existing device and one lead
- Valuable billing tips for left atrial and left ventricular evaluations; comprehensive EPS following ablation; and transeptal ablation
- The vulnerabilities for physicians and facilities when billing for heart cath codes in conjunction with EP procedures
- Pointers for avoiding common mistakes, such as unbundling of codes and failing to use the appropriate modifier for a discontinued device implantation procedure
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* This discount may not be combined with any other discount or special offer.
**Available on-demand/online or on CD following the live presentation.
About our presenter
These MedLearn webcast seminars are presented by Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT(R), CIRCC, a MedLearn senior healthcare consultant; Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, Vice President of Radiology Services at MedLearn; and Donna Richmond, BA, RCC, CPC, is a MedLearn senior healthcare consultant..
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