Medical Terminology: The Cardiovascular System
Hours: 0.50
The goal of this course is to teach medical coders terminology associated with the cardiovascular system.
The goal of this course is to teach medical coders terminology associated with the cardiovascular system.
American Academy of Professional Coders
This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
American Health Information Management Association
“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.”
American Academy of Professional Coders
This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
American Health Information Management Association
“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.”
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 Lewis, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I, AHIMA-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer
Reviewer: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMACCatrena "Cate" is 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. She has over twenty years of revenue cycle and coding experience and is credentialled by both nationally recognized certifying bodies for health information and informatics professionals in the United States, AHIMA and AAPC.
Disclosure: Cate Lewis, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I, AHIMA-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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 Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Disclosure: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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