Course Description: Interventional Radiology Coding
UPDATED OCTOBER, 2005
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide you with a step-by-step process to learn what interventional radiology is all about and how the coding rules are applied in the hospital setting.
Through the use of real case examples, you will learn how to correctly code basic to comprehensive procedures, including the use of modifier codes. Angiographies will be studied in-depth, along with angioplasty, stenting and embolization procedures. Corresponding ICD-9-CM coding will also be included.
OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
Understand coding rules that apply to interventional radiology procedures.
Assign codes and modifiers appropriately to interventional radiology procedures.
Evaluate your skills through the use of real case examples and by completing competency questions pertaining to materials throughout the course and on the final self-assessment exam.
INSTRUCTOR
Bunnie Cobb, BS, RHIT, CCS
Coding Compliance Manager, Robinson Memorial Hospital since 2001
Over fifteen years health information experience; from medical record clerk, transcriptionist, coder, consultant, to coding manager. Recipient of OHIMA and AHIMA scholarships in 2006; recipient of both the AHIMA 2000 New Frontier Award and FORE Scholarship. Lectured on numerous coding and reimbursement topics at regional health information meetings.
MATERIALS NEEDED
CPT Coding Book (2005 edition)
ICD-9-CM Coding Book (2005 edition)
BENEFITS
Obtain immediate access to the course by registering online and
paying by
or 
on OHIMA’s secure server.
Receive valuable review information and continuing education credits at a very affordable price with no travel time or expenses.
Complete the course in the comfort of your own home or office at your convenience, leaving and re-entering course as you desire.
Obtain printed course material by printing documents from your
printer.
