On Demand - Common CV Diagnostic Services-Webinar Recording

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Video Summary

In the video, Jamie Quimby and Angie Bolton discuss the coding and documentation requirements for various cardiovascular diagnostic services. They provide information on echocardiograms, stress echoes, nuclear studies, cardiac CT, and noninvasive coronary FFR, among others, explaining the different codes associated with each service and when and how to report them. They emphasize the importance of clear documentation and supervision requirements. They also mention guidelines and policies regarding medical necessity and coverage determinations, advising viewers to check Medicare's benefit policy manual and local coverage determination policies, as well as commercial payers' policies. The video covers specific procedures and technologies like bubble studies, myocardial strain imaging, and 3D imaging. It provides an overview of various cardiovascular diagnostic services and their coding and documentation requirements, assisting viewers in accurately reporting these services.<br /><br />The video's transcript covers a wide range of topics related to medical services and procedures. It begins with the use of algorithms to replicate coronary blood flow and the resulting coding implications. PET scans of the heart are also discussed, along with the availability of different codes for this imaging test. Non-invasive peripheral studies, such as duplex scans, are explained, as well as guidance for coding PET scans, stress tests, supervision, and injection codes. The transcript delves into cardiac arrhythmia monitoring, including Holter monitors, event monitors, and remote monitoring services, detailing the codes and reporting instructions. Cardiac device implants and monitoring services, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, are addressed, along with codes for in-person interrogations, programming evaluations, remote interrogations, and remote monitoring services. Frequently asked questions are included, along with recommended resources for further information. No credits were mentioned in the video or transcript.

Keywords

video

coding

documentation

cardiovascular diagnostic services

echocardiograms

stress echoes

nuclear studies

cardiac CT

noninvasive coronary FFR

clear documentation

supervision requirements

medical necessity

coverage determinations