Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-003
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Explain the purpose and use of the modifiers.
Distinguish between CPT modifiers and HCPCS modifiers.
Determine when a modifier is required.
Apply the guidelines to determine the most appropriate modifier.
Correctly assign modifiers to procedures and services.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Modifiers
What Are Modifiers?
Categories of Modifiers
Types of Modifiers
Use of Modifiers
NCCI-Associated Modifiers
Hospital Use of Modifiers
Professional and Technical Components
Modifier Examples: 26 and TC
Review
Section 3: Anatomical Modifiers
Anatomical Modifiers
Left, Right, and Bilateral Modifiers
Laterality Modifier Use
Review
Section 4: Anesthesia Modifiers
Anesthesia Modifiers
Anesthesia Specific Modifiers
Common Anesthesia CPT Modifiers
Review
Section 5: E/M Modifiers
E/M Modifiers
E/M and Surgical Modifiers
Procedures With E/M Codes
Review
Section 6: Surgical Modifiers
Surgical Modifiers
Hospital Outpatient Surgical Modifiers
Global Surgical Procedures
Co-Surgery and Surgical Teams
Surgical Procedure Modifiers
Review
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Reviewer: Cate King, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I
Catrena "Cate" is the Curriculum Designer for Revenue Cycle and Coding at Relias. She holds a Juris Master with a concentration in Healthcare Regulations from Florida State University’s College of Law, and has over twenty years of revenue cycle management, coding, and compliance experience.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.