Cardiovascular Essentials for Coders-Video for Peripheral Vascular Basics Coding

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Video Summary

The video was a detailed presentation on coding and billing guidelines for interventions in cardiovascular procedures. The speaker covered various territories, including the iliac, femoral, tibial, and peroneal arteries, explaining the different codes for balloon, atherectomy, stent, and thrombectomy procedures. They emphasized the importance of selecting the correct codes based on the vascular family being treated and following the rules for billing multiple interventions in the same vessel. The distinction between primary and secondary thrombectomies was clarified, noting that primary thrombectomies are planned interventions while secondary thrombectomies are unplanned procedures resulting from complications during other interventions. Overall, the speaker provided thorough explanations and examples to help ensure accurate coding and billing practices in cardiovascular procedures.

Keywords

peripheral vascular interventions

coding

accurate documentation

procedure notes

diagnostic studies

selective catheter placement

upper extremities

lower extremities

balloon angioplasty

stents

medical necessity

coding guidelines

billing guidelines

interventions

cardiovascular procedures

iliac arteries

femoral arteries

tibial arteries

peroneal arteries

balloon procedures

stent procedures

thrombectomy procedures