Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-028
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the core concepts of Current Procedural Terminology procedure coding for gastrointestinal endoscopy and laparoscopy.
Discuss the types of endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures.
Describe the basic format of the digestive system endoscopy procedure codes in the Surgery section in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Recognize key terms related to endoscopy coding in CPT.
Identify common modifiers used with the digestive system endoscopy procedures codes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures
Indications
Endoscopic GI Procedures
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 3: Guidelines
CPT Endoscopy Code Format
CPT Endoscopy Procedures
Endoscopy Guidelines
Colonoscopy Guidelines
General Endoscopy/Laparoscopy Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Review
Section 4: Modifiers
Endoscopy Modifiers
Review
Section 5: Coding GI Endoscopy Procedures
GI Endoscopy Coding Scenarios
Section 6: Coding Application: GI Endoscopy Procedures
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
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.
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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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.