Integumentary System: Integumentary System Procedures in the Medicine Section

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-050

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of integumentary system procedures included in the Medicine section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set.
Recognize key terms and definitions related to dermatology procedures and services in CPT.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common integumentary system procedures and services in the Medicine section.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives 

Section 2: Overview

Overview of Dermatology

Integumentary System Anatomy

Clinical Indications

Photodynamic Therapy Procedures

Special Dermatological Procedures

Documentation Elements

Review

Section 3: Format and Guidelines

Integumentary Medicine Procedures Code Format

CPT Integumentary Medicine Guidelines

Other Coding Guidelines

Common Modifiers

Review

Section 4: Coding Dermatology Procedures

Coding Dermatology Procedure Scenarios

Section 5: Coding Application: Dermatology 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

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.