Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-027
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the basic anatomy of the digestive system.
Discuss the types of gastrointestinal procedures.
Describe the basic format of the digestive system procedure codes in the Surgery and Medicine sections in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Recognize key terms related to digestive system coding in CPT.
Identify common modifiers used with the digestive system procedures codes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Health Sciences
Overview of the Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Anatomy
Review
Section 3: Procedures and Indications
Overview of GI Procedures
Indications
Endoscopic GI Procedures
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 4: Format and Guidelines
CPT Digestive System Procedures
Digestive System Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Review
Section 5: Common Modifiers
What Are Modifiers?
GI Procedure Modifiers
Outpatient Hospital Modifiers
Review
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Subject Matter Expert: Renee Y. Baucum, CCS, CIC, COC, CRC, CPC-I
Renee Baucum has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, working in reimbursement and coding in addition to being an instructor. She holds certifications with AHIMA and AAPC and is currently an Inpatient Coder. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience while striving to inspire the next generation of professional medical coders as a certified PMCC instructor for AAPC and Integrity Coding. She is actively involved with AAPC as a local chapter founder and is currently the Vice President of Covington Professional Coders (Covington, Georgia).
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.