Cardiovascular Service Line – Part 1 of 2

Description

This two-part course will provide a review of cardiac anatomy and function and explain how to code common procedures involving the circulatory system.  This course is comprised of four lessons: anatomy and function of the heart and vascular system; structure of cardiovascular PCS codes; procedures on the heart, and great vessels and coding practice exercises.

Objectives:

Lesson 1: Anatomy and Function of the Heart and Vascular System

• Label the heart valves on a heart diagram
• Differentiate between arteries, veins, and the great vessels of the heart
• Recognize structures contributing to the heart’s electrical conductivity

Lesson 2: Structure of Cardiovascular PCS Codes

• Identify the section of PCS where cardiac catheterization codes are located
• Utilize your knowledge of vascular anatomy to choose the correct body part for certain procedures
• Match cardiovascular devices to their respective PCS device value

Lesson 3: Procedures on the Heart and Great Vessels

• Select the body part and qualifier values for coronary bypass procedures
• Assign codes for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
• Determine the number of codes needed to report pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator procedures
• Match different types of contrast material to their corresponding PCS values