CSI's 2009 Heart Rhythm Procedures Navigator Reference Guide will address cardiology compliance concerns, guidelines, and documentation requirements as they relate to this complex specialty for both hospitals and physicians. Each procedure is described in detail for the non-clinician, followed by an in-depth discussion of procedure codes, coding guidelines, and documentation tips. The Navigator includes 25 actual physician procedure notes with recommended code assignments and explanations. Pertinent reimbursement issues are extensively reviewed, including bundling issues, coverage restrictions, etc. This comprehensive guide to procedure coding for heart rhythm procedures includes:

• Pacemakers
• Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs)
• Diagnostic Electrophysiology
• Catheter Ablation
• Holter Monitors
• Cardiac Event Recorders
• EKG and Stress Testing
• Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging
• Basic Principles of Cardiology Billing
• And Much More!