Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-029
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the core concepts of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) procedure coding for upper digestive system procedures.
Discuss the types of upper digestive system procedures.
Describe the basic format of the upper digestive system procedure codes in the Surgery section in the CPT code set.
Recognize key terms related to digestive system coding in CPT.
Identify common modifiers used with the upper digestive system procedures codes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Upper GI Procedures
Indications
Upper GI Procedures
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 3: Guidelines
CPT Upper GI Code Format
Digestive System Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Modifiers
Review
Section 4: Coding Upper GI Procedures
Upper GI Procedure Coding Scenarios
Section 5: Coding Application: Upper GI Procedures
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam
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.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.
All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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.