Description: As a follow-up to the Aortic Aneurysm: Repairs and Complications presentation on the topic of aortic aneurysms and endoleaks, this presentation will focus on the coding for these conditions and their repair. Information will be shared on the correct diagnosis coding including coverage of the 2023 ICD-10-CM updates which expanded the number of diagnosis codes for aortic aneurysms. Correct ICD-10-PCS and CPT procedural coding for the repairs will be shared as well as any related official coding guidance.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will come away from the presentation with:

• Ability to apply distinctions in diagnosis coding for aortic aneurysms
• A deeper understanding of the types of endoleaks
• ICD-10-PCS and CPT knowledge for aortic aneurysm and endoleak repair procedural coding
• Identification of applicable Coding Clinic and/or CPT Assistant guidance on this topic

Webinar Date: This was presented as part of the OHIMA 2024 Annual Meeting & Trade Show - March 20, 2024.
Duration: 1 hour

Speaker:  Dianna Foley, RHIA, CHPS, CCS, CDIP, is an HIM professional with over 25 years of experience.  She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and holds RHIA, CHPS, CDIP, and CCS certifications from AHIMA, along with being an AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer.  Dianna has held many positions in HIM and is now an independent coding consultant.  She previously served as the program director for Medical Coding and HIT at Eastern Gateway Community College. Dianna is an AHIMA-published author and has volunteered with AHIMA on projects including certification item writing, certification exam development, coding rapid design, and most recently has served on AHIMA’s nominating committee.  She is a presenter on coding topics at the national, state, and regional levels and serves as OHIMA’s Education Coordinator. Dianna mentors new AHIMA members and also provides monthly educational lectures to coders and clinical documentation specialists.

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Cost: $25 Members / $35 Non-Members
1 AHIMA CEU*
Domain: Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

*AHIMA CEUs are also accepted by the AAPC! Check eligibility on the AAPC website.