Publisher's Synopsis
Simplify life with this one-of-a-kind book If you work in a cardiovascular setting, you know how daunting it can be to navigate through peripheral and cardiology coding. Thats why you need Peripheral & Cardiology Coder; it addresses both physician and outpatient facility coding - a MedLearn Publishing exclusive. The 2013 edition includes an introduction to the basics of interventional radiology coding, cardiovascular coding tips and guidelines, an FAQ section dedicated to cardiac cath coding and case studies with ICD-9 to 1CD-10 crosswalks. Highlights: * Coding instructions for invasive diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures cardiac, renal and peripheral * How to code for conscious sedation, along with time-based calculations * Coding and charging for various types of contrast used during diagnostic cardiology and/or interventional radiology procedures * Case studies encompassing cardiac catheterization, renal and peripheral procedures, with the assignment of CPT, ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes * High-quality coding diagrams showing vessels of the heart, abdominal arteries (peripheral, renal and visceral), carotid arteries and more; full-body image shows ipsilaterial, contralateral and selective catheter placement coding references in detail * Appendices addressing the Medicare physician fee schedule, hospital OPPS, CPT codes and modifiers (Levels I and II) * Introduction to the basics of interventional radiology coding * Guidance in billing for coronary thrombectomy, based on new AMA/ACC guidelines * Covers many 2013 changes to codes new, revised, deleted and bundled * Updated information, including guidelines and tips, on coding for lower extremity interventions * More case studies with ICD-9 to ICD-10 crosswalks
