On Demand: Cardiothoracic Series 1: Coding for Adult Heart & Valve Procedures-Webinar Recording

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript is from a seminar on Cardiothoracic Series 1, focusing on heart and valve procedures. It covers topics such as coronary artery bypass grafts, heart valve procedures, left atrial appendage exclusion, mitral and tricuspid valve repair techniques, and coding considerations for congenital conditions. The importance of accurate documentation for coding accuracy is emphasized. Guidelines for cardiovascular procedures billing, including repairs and replacements of heart valves, CABG, maze procedures for atrial fibrillation, pericardial procedures, chest tubes, TEE, vein harvesting, and intra-aortic balloon pump placement are discussed. Detailed case examples are provided for assigning CPT codes for surgeries involving valve replacements, maze procedures, redo sternotomies, and more. Clear documentation to support procedures and proper modifier usage for billing is recommended to ensure appropriate reimbursement and compliance with coding guidelines. The summary stresses the significance of following coding practices and documentation requirements for cardiovascular procedures to ensure correct billing and compliance.

Keywords

Cardiothoracic Series 1

heart procedures

valve procedures

coronary artery bypass grafts

left atrial appendage exclusion

mitral valve repair

tricuspid valve repair

coding considerations

congenital conditions

cardiovascular procedures billing

maze procedures

CPT codes

documentation requirements