Title: Module 2 Introduction: (CU1 M2) Chapter 10 Cardiovascular System
Course: SkillsCom CRS 210 14.0

"This chapter reviews the cardiovascular system. Codes relevant to this system are found in several sections of the CPT® codebook (specifically surgery, radiology, and medicine), and throughout ICD-9-CM (primarily Chapter 7) and HCPCS Level II codebooks."

American Academy of Professional Coders, (2014) Medical Coding Training: CPC (R)

Course Outcomes:

- Prepare to sit for the national coding examination given by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Module Outcomes:

- Master anatomical concepts necessary to understand the cardiovascular system
- Define key terms and recognize common eponyms and acronyms
- Explain the most common pathologies affecting this system
- Understand cardiovascular procedures and surgeries, and where in CPT® to locate relevant codes
- Introduce ICD-9-CM and HCPCS Level II codes and coding guidelines as they apply to this system
- Supply examples and review material to improve your application of the above concepts