Branching Out With CPT Diagnostic Angiography FAQs

Presented on: Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern

Presented by: Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, RCC, RCCIR, CIRCC

Angiography is a notoriously complex coding discipline. Coders have to take great care in reading provider documentation, be up to date on the latest CPT® coding and CMS policies, and have a solid grasp of anatomy. Keeping track of all these elements can leave coders wondering what steps to take for accurate reporting. 

During this 60-minute webinar, Stacie Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, RCC, RCCIR, CIRCC, will address some of the frequently asked questions she receives from coders across the country. She will discuss common issues she sees during audits, with a focus on required documentation to assign diagnostic angiography CPT codes and bundling components. She will also share tips on when it is appropriate to code a diagnostic angiogram at the same time as a therapeutic intervention. The program will be followed by a live Q&A.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify when it is appropriate to code a diagnostic angiogram at the same time as a therapeutic intervention 
• Avoid common CPT code bundling issues
• Recognize required documentation to assign angiography codes
• Distinguish various abdominal angiography procedure codes and determine which is most accurate to report
• Explain when add-on codes may be used with head and neck angiography codes

Agenda

• CPT coding FAQs for:
  • Head and neck angiography
  • Lower extremity angiography
  • Pelvic extremity angiography
  • Visceral and renal angiography
  • Spinal angiography
• Live Q&A

Who Should Listen?

• HIM directors and managers
• Coding managers
• Outpatient coders
• Outpatient billers
• Auditors
• Revenue cycle directors
• Compliance officers
• Radiology managers
• Chargemaster coordinators
• Medical practice coders
• Revenue integrity professionals

Meet the Speaker

Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, RCC, RCCIR, CIRCC, is president and senior consultant at RadRx in Stuart, Florida. She has 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, and served as an internal auditor and corporate compliance officer for one of the nation’s largest providers of diagnostic imaging services. Additionally, she served as vice president and consultant for a radiology consulting firm and radiology billing company.

Buck has served in a consulting capacity for 21 years and is a nationally sought-out speaker who has presented over 200 seminars. She has also authored articles on radiology coding and reimbursement topics for AAPC Healthcare Business Monthly, Journal of AHIMA, and Radiology Management: The Journal of AHRA. Buck is also the author of Cracking the IR Code: Your Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Interventional Radiology Coding. She recently launched her own podcast, Who Cares What Stacie Says!?, which offers insights and advice on how to take your medical coding career to the next level.

Continuing Education

*Coming Soon! 

Instructions

Webinar system requirements and program materials: 
To fully benefit from the webinar experience, please note you will need a computer equipped with the following:

Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari, with JavaScript enabled 
Internet: Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended) 
Streaming: Access audio/video streaming from any browser on a computer, mobile, or tablet device

Prior to the webinar, you will receive an email with detailed system requirements, your login information, presentation slides, and other materials that you can print and distribute to all attendees at your location. 

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PLEASE NOTE 
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