Are you grappling with the challenge of translating non-coronary vascular anatomy, disease processes, and surgical treatments into accurate ICD-10-PCS codes? You are not alone. Many inpatient coders struggle with ICD-10-PCS coding for vascular procedures, whether it’s determining the correct body part values or knowing how many codes to assign. Unfortunately, incorrect or missing codes can prove costly, leading to erroneous DRG calculations and inappropriate reimbursements.

Take steps now to improve the quality of your ICD-10-PCS coding for vascular procedures, with guidance from inpatient coding expert Sandy Brewton, RHIT, CCS, CICA. This exclusive ICD10monitor webcast will focus on non-coronary vascular anatomy, diseases, surgical treatments, and translating them into precise ICD-10-PCS codes.

Why This Is Relevant:

Effective ICD-10-PCS coding for vascular procedures is paramount for hospitals, as these procedures constitute a substantial revenue stream. By participating in this webcast, you are actively safeguarding a crucial revenue source. Beyond financial considerations, attendees can anticipate a positive impact on coding accuracy, fostering increased confidence and heightened coding productivity.

Learning Objectives:

• Anatomy Mastery: Learn the intricacies of non-coronary arteries and disease processes.
• Thrombectomy Precision: Understand the thrombectomy procedure of a non-coronary artery and its corresponding code assignment.
• AV Fistula Insights: Gain knowledge about arteriovenous fistula surgical procedures and their corresponding procedure codes.
• Carotid Stent Procedures: Familiarize yourself with carotid artery stent procedures and the associated procedure codes.
• Aortography and Angiography: Explore aortography and angiography procedures, unraveling the complexity of procedure codes.

Who Should Attend:

Inpatient coders, inpatient auditors, coding supervisors/managers, clinical documentation improvement specialists