Learning Path & Courses Information:

This Learning Path will review and discuss coding for PCS Root Operations - Restriction and Occlusion. Restriction and Occlusion are common root operations for treating aneurysms. There will be a review of the pathology of aneurysms with specific information on cerebral and aortic aneurysms including treatment methods, as well as PCS Coding for aneurysm repair procedures. This four-part Learning Path will also examine coding conventions and guidelines. Official Coding Guidelines are covered, with applicable Coding Clinic articles and advice studied. This learning path provides 1 CEU Certificate toward 1 AHIMA CEU | Duration: 1 hour.

LP Learning Objectives:

• Discuss additions to tables to allow correct coding of Restriction and Occlusion
  
• Define Restriction and Occlusion root operations and provide examples of these procedures
  
• Study the Restriction and Occlusion Guidelines
  
• Review examples discussed in the Coding Clinic for Restriction and Occlusion
  
• Review the underlying pathology and types of aneurysms
  
• Discuss the most common methods of treatment for cerebral and aortic aneurysms
  
• List the Coding Guideline that pertains to vessel embolization
  
• Apply guidance from Coding Clinic on treatment methods for aneurysms

The courses included within this learning path are:

• PCS Root Operations - Restriction
  
• PCS Root Operations - Occlusion
  
• Aneurysm Background and Cerebral Aneurysms
  
• Aortic Aneurysms

Educators: Ann Zeisset, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P and Teri Jorwic, MPH, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA.