Description
Arterial revascularization is one of the most challenging areas of CPT coding, especially in vascular interventional radiology. Understanding the guidelines is one thing – applying them correctly is another. You can read every coding guideline and take every class, but it all changes when a procedure report lands on your desk. If your first attempt at coding one makes you want to reach for a tissue, this webinar is for you.
We’ll walk through real procedure reports, break them down step by step, and translate the documentation into accurate CPT codes. Along the way, we’ll apply coding guidelines in real time and use clear, visual examples to reinforce key concepts. This is the bridge between knowing the rules and coding with confidence.
In this webinar, we’ll cover angioplasty, stenting, and atherectomy procedures from head to toe, including carotid, vertebral, and lower extremity interventions. You’ll leave with a practical, working approach to coding arterial revascularization accurately and efficiently.
Objectives:
- Determine when a diagnostic study can be reported with a therapeutic intervention
- Distinguish between lower extremity procedures for occlusive disease vs. another indication
- Assign CPT codes to procedure reports
Presenter
Kristi Pollard, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CIRCC
Kristi serves as the Director of Coding Quality & Education and brings more than 30 years of experience in the health information and coding industry. In her role, she oversees the development of comprehensive training materials – including web-based courses, instructor-led training, and webinars – while also providing education in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT. Her expertise extends to conducting DRG and APC audits and leading a wide range of coding quality initiatives. With a deep background in coding education and consulting, Kristi is a nationally recognized speaker and published author on ICD-10, CPT coding, and code-based reimbursement. She has designed and implemented robust inpatient and outpatient training programs, with specialized emphasis on vascular interventional radiology, cardiology, and obstetrics.
CE Credits
AHIMA – CEU expires on February 18, 2027
This webinar has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continued 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.
- Domain: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
AAPC – CEU expires on February 28, 2027
This program has the prior approval of the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
- Specialty CEUs: COC, CPC, CPC-P, CCC, CCVTC, CIC, CPB, CPPM
Purchasing Details
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- Individual Learner: Entitles individual access to the on-demand webinar for 6 months. You will receive an email with your www.HaugenAcademy.com credentials after purchasing. This may land in your spam/junk folder.
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- Corporate Organization (Up to 150 Learners): The on-demand webinar may be shared with others within your corporation. You will receive an email from Haugen Webinars with a unique link to share with your team. Webinar recordings are available for the length of the AHIMA-Approved CEU unless otherwise noted. If you have more than 150 learners, please Contact Us for pricing.
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