Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-001
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the use and basic structure and format of the CPT code set.
Define the three categories of CPT codes (Category I, Category II, and Category III).
List the major sections of CPT.
Recognize the symbols and conventions in the CPT code set.
Identify the information in the CPT appendices.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of CPT
What Is CPT?
The CPT Code Set
Categories of Codes
Overview of the CPT Process
CPT Coding and Reimbursement
Understanding Coverage Policies
Correct Coding Edits
Review
Section 3: CPT Format and Structure
Sections and Subsections
Terminology
Format of the Terminology
Add-on Codes
Review
Unlisted Procedures
Code Modifiers
Guidelines
Time
Review
Section 4: CPT Symbols
The Symbols
Review
Section 5: CPT Index
Alphabetical Reference Index
Using the CPT Index
Steps for Using the CPT Index
Review
Section 6: CPT Appendices
Appendices
Review
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Glossary
Exam and BrainSparks
Writer: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.
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.