Week 4 hit206 lesson 1 chapter 8 cardiovascular system
WEEK 4 HIT206 CHPT 8 LESSON 1
Chapter Outline
• Introduction
• Guidelines Related to the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
• Abbreviations Relating to the Cardiovascular System
• Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
• Coding Cardiovascular Procedures
o Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts Procedures
o Arteries and Veins
o Vascular Injection Procedures (36000–36598)
o Arterial and Arteriovenous Procedures (36600–37799)
• Summary
• Internet Links
• Chapter Review
• Coding Assignments
• Case Studies
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Define key terms related to coding procedures on the cardiovascular system.
2. Define abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system.
3. Describe the basic anatomy and functions of the cardiovascular system.
4. Define common procedures performed on the cardiovascular system.
5. Apply specific coding guidelines for the cardiovascular system.
, 6. Select CPT codes for procedures completed on the cardiovascular system.
7. Identify and code procedures for the cardiovascular system from case studies.
Key Terms and Definitions
Term Definition
An abnormal bulge or
ballooning in the wall of a
aneurysm blood vessel.
A procedure to restore
blood flow through the
angioplasty artery.
A procedure to visualize
angioscopy the inside of blood vessels.
An irregularity or
deviation from the normal
anomaly structure or function.
The valve between the left
aortic valve ventricle and the aorta.
Blood vessels that carry
blood away from the
arteries heart.
The two upper chambers
atria of the heart.
A part of the electrical
control system of the
atrioventricular node (AV heart that coordinates the
node) top of the heart.
A collection of heart
muscle cells specialized
bundle of His for electrical conduction.
,Term Definition
A device that regulates the
cardiac pacemaker heartbeat.
The system that circulates
blood through the body,
consisting of the heart and
cardiovascular system blood vessels.
A device inserted into a
large vein for long-term
central venous access medication
device (CVA device) administration.
The total replacement of a
complete replacement device or structure.
A surgical procedure to
restore normal blood flow
coronary artery bypass to an obstructed coronary
grafts (CABG) artery.
A pacemaker system that
paces both the atrium and
dual-chamber system the ventricle.
A conductor through
which electricity enters or
leaves an object,
electrode substance, or region.
Surgical removal of
endarterectomy plaque from an artery.
The inner lining of the
endocardium heart chambers.
, Term Definition
The outer layer of the
epicardium heart wall.
The organ that pumps
heart blood through the body.
The act of placing a device
insertion or structure into the body.
The surgical procedure of
tying off blood vessels or
ligation ducts.
The valve between the left
atrium and the left
mitral valve ventricle.
The muscular tissue of the
myocardium heart.
Placement of a catheter
without specific targeting
nonselective placement of a vessel.
A device that emits
defibrillator shocks that
stimulate the heart and
treat ventricular
pacing cardioverter- fibrillation or tachycardia
defibrillator .
The outer layer of the
parietal pericardium pericardium.
The replacement of part
partial replacement of a device or structure.
WEEK 4 HIT206 CHPT 8 LESSON 1
Chapter Outline
• Introduction
• Guidelines Related to the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
• Abbreviations Relating to the Cardiovascular System
• Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
• Coding Cardiovascular Procedures
o Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts Procedures
o Arteries and Veins
o Vascular Injection Procedures (36000–36598)
o Arterial and Arteriovenous Procedures (36600–37799)
• Summary
• Internet Links
• Chapter Review
• Coding Assignments
• Case Studies
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Define key terms related to coding procedures on the cardiovascular system.
2. Define abbreviations related to the cardiovascular system.
3. Describe the basic anatomy and functions of the cardiovascular system.
4. Define common procedures performed on the cardiovascular system.
5. Apply specific coding guidelines for the cardiovascular system.
, 6. Select CPT codes for procedures completed on the cardiovascular system.
7. Identify and code procedures for the cardiovascular system from case studies.
Key Terms and Definitions
Term Definition
An abnormal bulge or
ballooning in the wall of a
aneurysm blood vessel.
A procedure to restore
blood flow through the
angioplasty artery.
A procedure to visualize
angioscopy the inside of blood vessels.
An irregularity or
deviation from the normal
anomaly structure or function.
The valve between the left
aortic valve ventricle and the aorta.
Blood vessels that carry
blood away from the
arteries heart.
The two upper chambers
atria of the heart.
A part of the electrical
control system of the
atrioventricular node (AV heart that coordinates the
node) top of the heart.
A collection of heart
muscle cells specialized
bundle of His for electrical conduction.
,Term Definition
A device that regulates the
cardiac pacemaker heartbeat.
The system that circulates
blood through the body,
consisting of the heart and
cardiovascular system blood vessels.
A device inserted into a
large vein for long-term
central venous access medication
device (CVA device) administration.
The total replacement of a
complete replacement device or structure.
A surgical procedure to
restore normal blood flow
coronary artery bypass to an obstructed coronary
grafts (CABG) artery.
A pacemaker system that
paces both the atrium and
dual-chamber system the ventricle.
A conductor through
which electricity enters or
leaves an object,
electrode substance, or region.
Surgical removal of
endarterectomy plaque from an artery.
The inner lining of the
endocardium heart chambers.
, Term Definition
The outer layer of the
epicardium heart wall.
The organ that pumps
heart blood through the body.
The act of placing a device
insertion or structure into the body.
The surgical procedure of
tying off blood vessels or
ligation ducts.
The valve between the left
atrium and the left
mitral valve ventricle.
The muscular tissue of the
myocardium heart.
Placement of a catheter
without specific targeting
nonselective placement of a vessel.
A device that emits
defibrillator shocks that
stimulate the heart and
treat ventricular
pacing cardioverter- fibrillation or tachycardia
defibrillator .
The outer layer of the
parietal pericardium pericardium.
The replacement of part
partial replacement of a device or structure.
