On Demand: Cardiothoracic Series 2: Coding for Thoracic Procedures-Presentation Slides

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The document is a comprehensive guide on coding for thoracic procedures, specifically addressing healthcare professionals involved in surgery coding and revenue cycle solutions. It provides detailed guidelines on various thoracic procedures, covering topics such as mediastinoscopy, bronchoscopy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), among others. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding lung anatomy, mediastinum, pleurae, and thoracic surgical approaches to accurately code and bill medical services.<br /><br />Key areas covered include different types of surgical and diagnostic procedures like mediastinotomy, bronchoscopy with various subspecialties, and VATS procedures including lung biopsies and resections. The document further details coding strategies for pleurodesis, decortication, intrapleural pneumonolysis, wedge resections, and specific cases of lung pathologies like pneumothorax and empyema.<br /><br />Among its objectives, the document aims to enhance understanding of the anatomy involved, discuss surgical interventions such as VATS and thoracotomies, and provide case examples to illustrate practical application of these codes. It also elaborates on complex procedures like thoracotomy, thoracoplasty, mediastinal procedures, and lung transplants, linking them to specific medical codes crucial for precise billing.<br /><br />Additionally, the presentation underscores the need for professionals to stay updated with continuous education through webcasts organized by MedAxiom Academy, highlighting upcoming webinars focused on Medicare rules, CPT coding changes, and billing strategies within cardiology.<br /><br />Concluding disclaimers remind users that presentation contents are for informational purposes only, not as detailed legal or medical advice, and stresses that ultimate responsibility for correct medical billing and coding lies with the customer.<br /><br />Overall, this document is a valuable educational resource for medical coders and healthcare professionals focused on thoracic procedures, ensuring they are well-equipped to perform accurate billing and coding practices.

Keywords

thoracic procedures

surgery coding

revenue cycle solutions

mediastinoscopy

bronchoscopy

VATS

thoracotomy

medical billing

MedAxiom Academy

CPT coding