Interventional radiology, cardiology & endovascular surgery

Avenue Hotel Chicago - Chicago, IL
Jun. 3 - 6, 2008 Read More...
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FREE 2008 Dr Z's Medical Coding Series book ($295 value) when you register.

Program Schedules:

Complete Program Schedule for Jun. 3 - 6, 2008

4.5 hour Basic Session offered at conferences.
This introductory course reviews concepts in catheter placements and diagnostic angiography designed to assist novice coders obtain a finer grasp of this complex procedure coding.

Who should attend?
Radiology and vascular surgery technologists, radiology and cardiology nurses, medical coders, billers, consultants, physicians and other medical professionals involved in the coding and billing of interventional radiology, cardiology and endovascular procedures. The sessions will range from basic to advanced.

ASRT CEU's - 18.5 for the Interventional Radiology sessions and 3.5 for the Cardiology sessions: 22.0 total ASRT CEU's.

AHIMA CEU's - 17 for the Interventional Radiology sessions and 3.0 for the Cardiology sessions: 20.0 total AHIMA CEU's.

AAPC CEU's - 17 for the Interventional Radiology sessions and 3.0 for the Cardiology sessions: 20.0 total AAPC CEU's.

RCC CEU's - 19.5 for the Interventional Radiology, Cardiology & Endovascular sessions

The Session Leaders
David Zielske, MD, CCS, CPC-Cardio, CPC-H, RCC, David B. Dunn, MD, FACS, CCS, CPC-Cardio, CPC-H, RCC and Ruth Broek, MBA, RTR, CCS, CHC - authors of Dr. Z's Medical Coding Series - Interventional Radiology Coding Reference, 2006 Edition.

Choose from 6 Program Tracks: Get a 10% discount as a member of ZHealth Online. Free book offer does not apply for 1/2 day track registration.

Add-On	4.5 Hour Introductory Basic Interventional Radiology Coding may be added to Tracks 1-4
$300
1/2 day (3.5 CEU hours) reviews concepts in catheter placements and diagnostic angiography designed to assist coders in obtaining basic understanding of the concepts for this area of coding.
Track 1	Non Vascular, Vascular Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology -with- Cardiology Diagnostic and Interventional Coding, EP & Pacer/Defibrillators
$1900
3 days (22 CEU hours) focusing on Non Vascular, Vascular Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology -also- Cardiology coding with diagnostic cardiac cath, cardiac intervention, peripheral in the cath lab, EP, Pacer and defibrillators.
Track 2	Non Vascular & Vascular Diagnostic & Complex  Interventional Radiology Coding
$1600
2 1/2 days (18.5 CEU hours) focusing on Non-Vascular Diagnostic and Complex Interventional Radiology Coding.
Track 3	Vascular Diagnostic & Interventional Complex  Radiology Coding
$1300
2 days (14 CEU hours) focusing on coding Vascular and Vascular Diagnostic & Complex Interventional Radiology Coding.
Track 4	Peripheral Vascular Diagnostic & Interventional Complex Coding -also- Cardiology Diagnostic & Interventional Coding, EP, Pacer/ Defibrillators
$1600
2 1/2 days (18.5 CEU hours) focusing on Peripheral Vascular Diagnostic & Interventional -also- Cardiology coding with diagnostic cardiac cath, cardiac intervention, peripheral in the cath lab, EP, Pacer and defibrillators.
Track 5	Cardiology Diagnostic & Interventional Coding, Peripheral in the Cath Lab, EP & Pacer, Defibrillators Only
$400
1/2 day (4 CEU hours) focusing on Cardiology coding with diagnostic cardiac cath, cardiac intervention, peripheral in the cath lab, EP, Pacer and defibrillators.

Dr. Z's Recommedations:

• For individuals new to the field of Interventional Radiology coding, I recommend the Add-on Course held Tuesday afternoon to review general concepts and rules of Interventional Radiology coding.
• For individuals who are involved only in Vascular Interventional Radiology coding, I would recommend Track 3.
• For individuals who have attended our basic add-on course or those experienced in Interventional Radiology coding with no Cardiology coding needs, I recommend Track 2.
• For individuals who have attended our basic add-on course or those experienced in Interventional Radiology coding with needs including Cardiology coding and Non Vascular Interventional Radiology, I recommend Track 1.
• For individuals who have attended our basic add-on course or those experienced in Interventional Radiology and Cardiology coding, but only review cardiology procedures, including increasing numbers of peripheral procedures, I would recommend Track 4.
• If you desire a refresher course of basic angiography, consider adding the Add-on basic course held on Tuesday.