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A catheter that is inserted into an artery and not manipulated to a further order is termed _______________ placement.
nonselective
What type of catheter placement means the catheter is moved, manipulated, or guided into a part of the arterial system other than the vessel punctured?
selective
This is the device that can be inserted into the body to electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm.
pacemaker/implantable defibrillator
Pacemaker insertion codes are divided based on the surgical:
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This is the number of postop days that is usually assigned for the global period following implantation of a pacemaker.
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What is the name of the electrodes that are placed into the atrium and/or ventricle of the heart when a pacemaker is inserted?
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Procedures that break skin for correction or examination are known as _____________ procedures.
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What is performed to assess the adequacy of the amount of oxygen getting to the heart muscle to indicate whether heart disease is present?
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What type of cardiology is a diagnostic specialty that uses radioactive elements to aid in the diagnosis of cardiology conditions?
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Within the cardiovascular system, what is compared to the branches of a tree?
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When placed on the outside of the chest it sends sound waves through the chest.
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The two approaches used to insert devices that electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm are _____________ and _______________.
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Name of the device that can be surgically implanted into the subcutaneous tissue in the upper left quadrant to record heart rhythms when the patient presses a button.
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When a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle performs at a low level as a result of a lack of blood, the condition is called _______________ ischemia.
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What does the abbreviation EP mean as it relates to cardiovascular services?
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The subspecialty of internal medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the heart is:
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Codes for excision of cardiac tumors are divided based on whether the tumor is ______________ or ____________.
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When a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle dies, the condition is called ________________ ischemia.
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The study of the heart's electrical system is known as:
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A catheter that is inserted into an artery and manipulated to a further order is termed:
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Procedures that do not break the skin are known as ________________ procedures.
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What are the 3 sections of the CPT that you use to code many cardiovascular services?
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Local anesthesia, catheter introduction, and injection of __________________ are procedures that are introduced in a vascular injection.
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Performed using a catheter to reinforce a coronary vessel that has collapsed or is blocked.
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The procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted percutaneously into the space is:
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Study Notes
Catheter Placement
- Nonselective placement refers to catheter insertion into an artery without further manipulation.
- Selective placement involves moving the catheter to a different part of the arterial system beyond the punctured vessel.
Cardiac Devices
- Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators electrically restore heart rhythm.
- Leads are electrodes placed in the heart's atrium and/or ventricle during pacemaker insertion.
Pacemaker Insertion
- Codes for pacemaker insertion vary based on the surgical approach used.
- A standard global period of 90 days is assigned post-implantation for follow-up care.
Medical Procedures
- Invasive procedures involve breaking the skin for diagnostic or corrective tasks.
- Non-invasive procedures do not necessitate skin penetration.
Cardiac Testing
- Stress tests assess oxygen delivery to the heart muscle, helping detect heart disease.
- Nuclear cardiology utilizes radioactive elements for diagnosing cardiovascular conditions.
Cardiovascular Terminology
- The vascular family compares branches of the cardiovascular system to tree branches.
- A transducer sends sound waves through the chest when applied externally.
Heart Ischemia
- Reversible ischemia occurs when a clogged artery leads to reduced heart function.
- Irreversible ischemia results in the death of heart muscle due to artery blockage.
Electrophysiology
- EP stands for electrophysiology, the study of the heart's electrical activities.
- The subspecialty of cardiology focuses on heart diagnosis and treatment.
Tumor Excision
- Codes for excision of cardiac tumors depend on whether the tumor is internal or external.
Vascular Procedures
- Intracoronary stent placement is a catheter-based method for reinforcing blocked or collapsed coronary vessels.
- Pericardiocentesis is a procedure for withdrawing fluid from the pericardial space via a needle inserted percutaneously.
Coding in Cardiovascular Services
- Surgical procedures, medicine, and radiology constitute the three main sections of the CPT for cardiovascular coding.
- Contrast media injection may accompany catheter introduction and local anesthesia in vascular injections.
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Test your knowledge on key terms and definitions from IBC Chapter 17. This quiz covers important concepts such as catheter placement and medical devices like pacemakers. Perfect for students preparing for exams or reviewing essential terms in interventional cardiology.
