Cardiovascular System: Aneurysm Repair Procedures

Hours: 1.50

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-022

This course provides an overview of coding aneurysm repair procedures using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. The course focuses on the codes and guidelines found in the Cardiovascular System subsection (33016–37799) of the Surgery section. Through case-based examples and coding scenarios, the course aims to help learners accurately identify and assign appropriate CPT® codes for various aneurysm repair procedures. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.

Course Description

This course provides an overview of coding aneurysm repair procedures using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. The course focuses on the codes and guidelines found in the Cardiovascular System subsection (33016–37799) of the Surgery section. Through case-based examples and coding scenarios, the course aims to help learners accurately identify and assign appropriate CPT® codes for various aneurysm repair procedures. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Academy of Professional Coders

1.5 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.

American Health Information Management Association

1.5 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 1.5000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-022

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Navigate the Current Procedural Terminology (CPTÂ®) codebook to locate codes for common aneurysm repair procedures.
Recognize which services are included in aneurysm repair procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common aneurysm repair procedures using the CPT code set.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Section 2: Overview

Overview of Aneurysms

Aneurysm Types

Indications

Diagnosing Aneurysms

Aneurysm Treatment

Surgical Aneurysm Repair

Direct (Open) Repair

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)

Endovascular Coiling

Flow Diversion

Stenting

Surgical Clipping

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Guidelines

Guidelines for Coding

Modifiers

Professional and Technical Components

Bilateral Procedure

Multiple Procedures

Distinct Procedural Service

Two Surgeons

Unplanned Return to the Operating/Procedure Room During the Postoperative Period

Unrelated Procedure or Service by the Same Physician

Assistant Surgeon

Assistant-at-Surgery (Nonphysician Practitioner)

CPT Aneurysm Repair Coding Guidelines

EVAR Guidelines

Fenestrated Repair Guidelines

Other Aneurysm Guidelines

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Coding Aneurysm Repair Procedures

Aneurysm Repair Coding Scenarios

Coding Scenario 1

Coding Scenario 2

Coding Scenario 3

Coding Scenario 4

Coding Scenario 5

Section 5: Coding Application: Aneurysm Repair Procedures

Case Study 1

Case Study 2

Case Study 3

Case Study 4

Case Study 5

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Glossary

Subject Matter Expert: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).

Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Cardiovascular System: Aneurysm Repair Procedures

$ 35.0 Paid $35.00 $35.00

American Academy of Professional Coders

American Health Information Management Association

$ 35.0 Paid $35.00

$35.00