Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-046
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of procedures in the General subsection and Skin, Subcutaneous, and Accessory Structures subsection of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set.
Recognize key documentation elements related to coding surgical procedures on the skin, subcutaneous, and accessory structures in CPT.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common surgical procedures on the skin, subcutaneous, and accessory structures.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Skin Procedures
Skin Anatomy Overview
Clinical Indications
Types of Skin Procedures
Common Skin Procedures
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 3: Format and Guidelines
CPT Skin Procedures Format
CPT Skin Procedures Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Common Modifiers
Review
Section 4: Coding Skin Procedures
Coding Skin Procedures
Section 5: Coding Application: Skin 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: 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.