On Demand: Congenital Series, Part 1: Non-Invasive Diagnostic Services-Webinar Recording

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Video Summary

The webinar introduced a two-part series focused on congenital heart defects, addressing the need identified in previous survey feedback. Hosted by Jamie Quimby, Director of Coding with the revenue cycle team, the session covered non-invasive diagnostic services with a follow-up on cath lab-based services in three weeks. Attendees were informed about accessing slides and obtaining CEU certificates through the Medaxium Academy platform with special notes on credentialing bodies like AAPC and AHIMA. The session delved into congenital heart defects, emphasizing their prevalence and necessity for understanding in coding. Statistics from CDC highlighted the frequency of various defects at birth. Detailed coverage was given to several specific defects like atrial septal defect, coarctation of the aorta, and others, with an explanation of their implications on heart function. Diagnostic services such as echocardiography, including fetal and transthoracic echocardiograms, were discussed, emphasizing the necessity for specific coding based on the conditions identified. The talk outlined the components of complete versus limited echocardiograms, as well as differences between professional and technical service components. Additionally, the discussion included cardiac imaging via MRI and CT scans, spirometry tests, pulmonary stress tests, and cardiovascular device management, highlighting nuances in coding and reporting. Emphasizing the integration of diagnostic findings, the approach aims to equip attendees with a comprehensive understanding of appropriate coding practices in congenital heart defect diagnostics. The summary concludes with an encouragement for questions and reminders for upcoming sessions.

Keywords

congenital heart defects

non-invasive diagnostics

Jamie Quimby

revenue cycle

coding

CEU certificates

Medaxium Academy

echocardiography

atrial septal defect

cardiac imaging

CDC statistics

AAPC

AHIMA