Medical Terminology: The Cardiovascular System

Hours: 0.50

Course Code: REL-RCC-0-MTCARDS

The goal of this course is to teach medical coders terminology associated with the cardiovascular system.

Course Description

The goal of this course is to teach medical coders terminology associated with the cardiovascular system.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Academy of Professional Coders

0.5 HOURS

This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.

American Health Information Management Association

0.5 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 0.5000 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-0-MTCARDS

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2030

Learning Objectives:
Define cardiovascular system related terms.
Build cardiovascular system related terms.
Identify word parts used to create cardiovascular system terms.
Create terms associated with cardiovascular procedures and interventions.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Make-up y of the Cardiovascular System

The Cardiovascular System - Circulation

Systemic Circulation

Anatomy of the Heart

Layers of the Heart Wall

Review

Electrical Conduction System

Review

Combining Forms in the Cardiovascular System: Anatomy and Physiology

Review

Suffix and Prefix Review

Summary

Section 3:Cardiac Pathology

Pathologic Conditions

Review

Signs and Symptoms of Cardiac Pathology

Review

Congenital Disorders of the Heart

Valvular Heart Disease

Cardiac Dysrhythmias

More Cardiovascular Conditions

Heart Failure

Systemic Vascular Disorders

Diseases Affecting the Veins

Review

Summary

Section 4: Cardiovascular Procedures and Interventions

Additional Combining Forms, Suffixes, and Prefixes

Review

Laboratory Tests

Noninvasive Imaging Procedures

Noninvasive Cardiac Monitoring Techniques

Invasive Imaging Techniques

Review

Therapeutic Interventions

Restoring Normal Cardiac Rhythm

Artificial Valves and Transplantation

Revascularization Procedures

Angioplasty

Varicose Vein Treatment

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Cate King, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I, AHIMA-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer

Catrena "Cate" is the Curriculum Designer for Revenue Cycle and Coding at Relias. She holds a Juris Master with a concentration in Healthcare Regulations from Florida State University’s College of Law, and has over twenty years of revenue cycle management, coding, and compliance experience.

Reviewer: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC

Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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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.

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Medical Terminology: The Cardiovascular System

The goal of this course is to teach medical coders terminology associated with the cardiovascular system.

$ 35.0 Paid $35.00 $35.00

American Academy of Professional Coders

American Health Information Management Association

$ 35.0 Paid $35.00

$35.00