As the leading coding resource for heart rhythm procedures and services, the Heart Rhythm Society has presented a review of the new cardiac device monitoring CPT® changes to help members and nonmembers alike prepare for the upcoming year. The following resources will help you navigate through the new 2009 coding structure and provide instruction and guidance on how to interpret the new code descriptors for accurate reporting to health insurance programs.
Purchase New Cardiac Device Monitoring Codes for 2009 Webinar Recordings
Now available: order your copy of the popular New Cardiac Device Monitoring Codes for 2009 webinar to review the latest coding changes! The 23 new CPT® codes related to cardiac device monitoring services help to distinguish the work of a programming evaluation from an interrogation evaluation, performed in-person or remotely with different modern devices such as pacemakers, ICDs, ICMs and ILRs.
The webinar featured a one-hour presentation by Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, FHRS, CCDS and Kevin R. Wheelan, MD, PHARMD, CCDS followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Participants can earn 1.5 CME and CE credits!
Learn how to navigate the latest coding changes today. Users have two purchase options: the CD-ROM and online multimedia recordings or the recordings plus the Coding Guide for Heart Rhythm Procedures and Services, 2009 at a special discounted rate. This webinar is essential for anyone involved in coding and reimbursement!
The CD-ROM contains the synched audio-visual recording and the online multimedia recording allows you to watch the synched audio and slides online with 180-day access. Both feature transcripts from the individual Q&A sessions from the three live webinars. Handouts are available as PDF files with either format.
» Heart Rhythm Society members — Click here to order at special member pricing! (You must login to access this link)
» Non-members — Click here to purchase the following:
- New Cardiac Device Monitoring Codes for 2009 webinar CD and URL — $305.00.
- New Cardiac Device Monitoring Codes for 2009 webinar CD and URL and a copy of the Coding Guide for Heart Rhythm Procedures and Services, 2009 — $402.50 (includes shipping and handling)
Additional Cardiac Device Monitoring Coding Resources
- Now Available: New Cardiac Device Monitoring Codes for 2009 Webinar Recordings
- Overview of the 2009 Monitoring Device codes, which includes the Work values and Medicare National Rates — Download PDF (30K)
- Definitions — Download PDF (45K)
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- HRS/EHRA Expert Consensus on the Monitoring of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs): Description of Techniques, Indications, Personnel, Frequency and Ethical Considerations — This international document, released May 14, 2008, represents expert consensus concerning the Monitoring of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) and includes the monitoring of CIEDs with a description of the technology, indications for use, personnel involved in monitoring and the frequency and types of monitoring events. Issues regarding data management, regulatory environments, reimbursement and ethical considerations in respect to device inactivation are also covered. Learn more and download PDF »
If you have any questions, please e-mail coding@HRSonline.org or visit the Society's Coding and Reimbursement Resources page for useful information.
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