CIRCC exam prep — Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder

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Sample questions

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Which vessel is the first branch of the aortic arch?

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Exam outline

What the exam covers

Diagnostic angiography, non-vascular and percutaneous vascular interventionsabout 25%
Diagnostic cardiac catheterization and basic coronary interventions10%
Basic coding, anatomy and terminologyunder 10%

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Exam details are taken from AAPC's published materials. Always check the issuer for the latest rules.

AAPC publishes only partial weights for the CIRCC; most of the exam is case-based.

Deck

What's in the deck

135 practice cards, each with a rationale and source, weighted to where the exam is heaviest
Spaced repetition: cards you miss come back sooner
Reviewed every month against the current exam outline

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Subject: Request to reimburse CIRCC exam prep — [Your full name]

Dear [Manager name],

I am writing to request reimbursement for a CIRCC (Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder) exam-prep subscription through RSI ACADEMY. Many employers reimburse professional development and continuing education of this kind; I am sending this so you have what you need to review the request.

Why this credential

My role as [Your job title] at [Employer / organization] includes [one sentence: e.g. interventional radiology or cardiovascular procedure coding]. CIRCC is the AAPC credential aimed at interventional radiology and cardiovascular coders. Prep against the current AAPC outline is part of sitting that exam and applying that skill set in this job.

Business case for the organization

Interventional procedures are among the most complex services to code, with separate rules for catheter placement, imaging, and add-on services. CIRCC prep covers CPT® coding for interventional radiology and cardiovascular procedures along with the related diagnosis coding and modifiers. A specialist in this area captures services that are legitimately performed, avoids unbundling errors, and supports the department when high-value claims are reviewed.

What I am asking you to review

| | |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Reichert Science Intelligence LLC |
| | RSI ACADEMY |
| Site | academy.reichertscience.io |
| Contact | support@reichertscience.io |
| Product | CIRCC Prep subscription |
| Amount | $49/mo |
| Start date | [Subscription start date] |
| Employee / cost center (if used) | [Employee ID or cost center, or “n/a”] |

This is a recurring subscription until canceled. I will cancel if the request is not approved, or I will note the renewal date if you approve an ongoing amount.

What I can attach

- This letter.

I am not claiming that reimbursement is guaranteed. I am asking you to consider this under our professional-development process.

Thank you,

[Your full name]  
[Your job title], [Department]  
[Employer / organization]  
[Your work email]

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RSI does not decide whether your employer will approve a request, and we do not give tax advice.

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