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Medical Coding - Evaluation & Management, Anesthesiology, Surgery
Description
The student is introduced to all coding rules associated with Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia and a portion of surgery sections of the CPT coding with hands-on practices throughout.
Course Overview
The student is introduced to all coding rules associated with Evaluation & Management, Anesthesia and a portion of surgery sections of the CPT coding with hands-on practices throughout.
Course Prerequisites
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Course Agenda
7 Title
Course Agenda
1
Introduction To CPT
Identify the uses of the CPT manual
Know the importance of using the current year CPT manual
Recognize the symbols used in the CPT manual
List the major sections found in the CPT manual
Interpret the information contained in the section guidelines and notes
Describe the CPT code format
Understand modifiers
Locate the terms in the CPT index
Identify the content of the CPT appendices
Know the importance of using the current year CPT manual
Recognize the symbols used in the CPT manual
List the major sections found in the CPT manual
Interpret the information contained in the section guidelines and notes
Describe the CPT code format
Understand modifiers
Locate the terms in the CPT index
Identify the content of the CPT appendices
2
Evaluation & Management
Identify and explain the three factors of E&M code assignment
Differentiate between a new and established patient
Differentiate between an inpatient and an outpatient
Explain the levels of E&M service
Review the key components
Analyze the types of E&M codes
Demonstrate the ability to code E&M services
Differentiate between a new and established patient
Differentiate between an inpatient and an outpatient
Explain the levels of E&M service
Review the key components
Analyze the types of E&M codes
Demonstrate the ability to code E&M services
3
Anesthesia & Modifiers
Define types of anesthesia
Explain the format of the anesthesia section and subsections
Understand the anesthesia formula
Demonstrate ability to code anesthesia services
Recognize HCPCS modifiers
Understand the purpose of CPT modifiers
Assign CPT modifiers
Explain the format of the anesthesia section and subsections
Understand the anesthesia formula
Demonstrate ability to code anesthesia services
Recognize HCPCS modifiers
Understand the purpose of CPT modifiers
Assign CPT modifiers
4
Integumentary Surgery
Understand the surgery section format
Locate notes and guidelines in the surgery section
Identify the text change symbol used in the CPT manual
Analyze the content of the surgical package
Understand what is meant by a surgical tray
Identify the elements of coding skin, subcutaneous and accessory structure services
Review the main services in nails and introductions
Identify the major factors in wound repair
State the important coding considerations in destruction, Moh’s micrographic surgery and breast procedures
Demonstrate the ability to code Integumentary services and procedures
Locate notes and guidelines in the surgery section
Identify the text change symbol used in the CPT manual
Analyze the content of the surgical package
Understand what is meant by a surgical tray
Identify the elements of coding skin, subcutaneous and accessory structure services
Review the main services in nails and introductions
Identify the major factors in wound repair
State the important coding considerations in destruction, Moh’s micrographic surgery and breast procedures
Demonstrate the ability to code Integumentary services and procedures
5
Muscoloskeletal System Coding
Differentiate among fracture treatment types
Understand types of traction
Identify services and procedures included in the general subheading
Understand elements of arthroscopic procedures
Analyze cast application and strapping procedures
Demonstrate the ability to code musculoskeletal services and procedures
Understand types of traction
Identify services and procedures included in the general subheading
Understand elements of arthroscopic procedures
Analyze cast application and strapping procedures
Demonstrate the ability to code musculoskeletal services and procedures
6
Respiratory Surgery
Identify highlights of nasal procedure coding
Differentiate among codes based on the surgical approach
Review the specifics of coding for the sinuses and the larynx
Explain the structure of the trachea and bronchi codes
Demonstrate the ability to code respiratory services and procedures
Differentiate among codes based on the surgical approach
Review the specifics of coding for the sinuses and the larynx
Explain the structure of the trachea and bronchi codes
Demonstrate the ability to code respiratory services and procedures
7
Femal Genital System & Maternity Care And Delivery (Surgery)
Explain the use of incision and destruction codes in the vulva, perineum and introitus
Define the extent and size of vulvectomy procedures
Differentiate between copotomy and colpocentesis
Demonstrate an understanding of LEEP procedures
Differentiate between biopsy and conization
Define laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and abdominal procedures
Define services in the global maternity and delivery package
Understand the format of the maternity care and delivery subsection services
Demonstrate the ability to code the female genital and maternity care and delivery subsections
Define the extent and size of vulvectomy procedures
Differentiate between copotomy and colpocentesis
Demonstrate an understanding of LEEP procedures
Differentiate between biopsy and conization
Define laparoscopic, hysteroscopic and abdominal procedures
Define services in the global maternity and delivery package
Understand the format of the maternity care and delivery subsection services
Demonstrate the ability to code the female genital and maternity care and delivery subsections