With the ever-changing landscape and scrutiny, it is now more than ever necessary to properly code radiology services by documenting and ensuring the radiology exams are complete. This includes ensuring that CPT and ICD-10 coding is done in accordance with the official coding guidelines and the Center for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) policy.

RBMA offers year-round coding programming to keep you up to date on Medicare policies and coding changes for diagnostic and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, proper coding principles by modalities, and general reimbursement pros and cons.

2024 Spring Forward Coding Series

May 14, 16, 21, 28, 2024, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. ET >>REGISTER NOW! 

Cost:
  • Individual Registration: Members: $225 Nonmembers: $390
  • Group of 5 or more:  Members: $200  Nonmembers: $350

Continuing Education Credits:

RCC CEU Credit 
A total of  6  RCC CEU hours of continuing education have been received toward RCCB recertification for completion of all sessions. Participants attending in-person will receive the CE codes as they will be displayed at the end of each qualifying session.

RCCIR CEU Credit 
A total of  6  RCCIR CEU hours of continuing education have been received toward RCCB recertification for completion of all sessions. Participants attending in-person will receive the CE codes as they will be displayed at the end of each qualifying session.

AAPC CE Credit

A total of  4 AAPC CEU hours of continuing education have been received. Participants attending in-person will receive the CE codes as they will be displayed at the end of each qualifying session.

Program: 
 Diagnostic Neurointerventional Coding: Building a Foundation

May 14, 2024, 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET:  Presented by Jenn Bash

Understanding the anatomy and basic coding concepts of neurointerventional angiography is an essential skill for any interventional coder. In this session, we will cover anatomy, catheter selectivity, diagnostic imaging, and specific coding guidelines for the cervicocerebral vasculature, which is a foundational building block for more complex neurointerventional coding.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the clinical indications for cervicocerebral IR procedures
  • Gain knowledge of the cervicocerebral vascular anatomy and territories for coding purposes
  • Recognize different types of procedures, catheter selectivity and apply various coding guidelines for case studies

Mastering Complexity in Neurointerventional Coding: Navigating Advanced Cases with Confidence

May 16, 2024, 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET:  Presented by Karna Morrow

It’s all in your head! The phrase may be tongue-in-cheek, but coding those “head cases” (neuro IR) can be intimidating.  With separate rules for these interventions that bundle procedures by vascular territory and require combination codes for angiograms cases can be accurately coded with just a few key points.  This session will help remove the fear of coding neuro IR treatments by helping the participant.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the decision points for the common interventions to ensure accurate coding.
  • Apply the current coding guidelines to live reports.
  • Answer the physician’s question, “What should I say?”

Deep Dive into Dialysis Circuit Interventions

May 21, 2024, 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET:  Presented by Jenny Studdard

Embark on an in-depth exploration of the intricate world of dialysis circuit interventions in this comprehensive session. Designed for coding professionals seeking to enhance their expertise, this session offers a thorough examination of the coding rules and guidelines specific to dialysis circuit procedures. Participants will gain valuable insights and hands-on experience.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn the coding rules and guidelines for coding dialysis circuit procedures
  •  Apply these coding rules and regulations to case studies provided
  • Identify documentation challenges and opportunities for provider feedback

Mastering Embolization Procedure Coding: Expert Insights and Key Strategies

May 28, 2024, 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET:  Presented by Stacie Buck

Interventional radiology procedures, known for their complexity, often present significant challenges in coding, revealing a high frequency of coding errors during audits. Embolization procedures, in particular, are prone to miscoding due to the myriad of coding rules and documentation required. In this session, join Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, CPCO, CCC, CIRCC, RCC, RCCIR, a seasoned expert in interventional radiology coding, as she guides you through embolization case studies and providing invaluable insights on pinpointing key elements in operative reports that are essential for accurately documenting every facet of these intricate procedures.

Learning outcomes:

  • Decode the complexities of embolization coding, understanding specific rules and common errors.
  • Analyze embolization case studies to apply coding principles effectively and accurately.
  • Extract critical elements from operative reports to ensure precise documentation of embolization procedures.

 

 

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