IVR: Interventional Radiology Curriculum

• IVR1 - Upper Body Arteriograms: Master coding for arteriograms of the upper body, including arms, neck, and chest.  

• IVR2 - Lower Body Arteriograms: Focus on arteriograms for the lower body, addressing procedures on the legs and pelvis.  

• IVR3 - Non-Arterial Vascular Procedures: Learn to code for venous and lymphatic procedures not involving arteries.  

• IVR4 - Transcatheter Therapies: Dive into advanced coding for angioplasty, stenting, and other catheter-based treatments.  

• IVR5 - Non-vascular Interventions: Expand your skills to include coding for biopsies, tube placements, and more.  

• IVR6 - Endovascular Repair: Gain proficiency in coding for endovascular repair of aneurysms and other vascular anomalies.  

• Extensive Content Coverage: Each course delves into detailed procedural techniques, relevant anatomy, coding guidelines, modifier application, and reimbursement strategies.  

• Practical Learning Experience: Engage with practical exercises, case studies, and actual procedure notes to enhance real-world application skills.  

• Resourceful Study Tools: Utilize printable study guides with anatomic diagrams to assist in visualizing procedures and improving coding accuracy.  

• Broadened Coding Expertise: Acquire in-depth knowledge and skills across a wide range of interventional radiology procedures, enhancing your professional versatility.  

• Career Advancement: Equip yourself with specialized coding capabilities that are highly sought after in the rapidly evolving field of interventional radiology.  

• Hands-On Practice: Gain practical experience by coding from actual procedure notes, preparing you for real-life coding challenges in medical settings.  

• What can I expect to learn from this curriculum? You will learn comprehensive procedural coding for a range of interventional radiology services, including vascular and non-vascular interventions, with an emphasis on procedural techniques, anatomy, coding standards, and documentation requirements.  

• What are the benefits of completing this curriculum? Completing this curriculum enhances your coding accuracy, ensures compliance with coding standards, and improves your professional qualifications in the specialized field of interventional radiology coding.

The curriculum also includes printable study guides with anatomic diagrams to assist in the coding process.