Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-ICCCGN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the types of CPT coding guidelines.
Identify sources for CPT coding guidelines
Describe the CPT surgical package
Explain the use of modifiers with CPT codes
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Guidelines for Coding
Sources for Coding Guidance
General CPT Coding Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 3: Evaluation and Management (E/M) Guidelines
Evaluation and Management Services
E/M Services Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 4: Anesthesia Guidelines
Anesthesia Services
Anesthesia Modifiers
Anesthesia Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 5: Surgical Guidelines
Surgical Services
Surgical Package
Surgical Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 6: Ancillary Services Guidelines
Ancillary Services
Radiology Services
Radiology Guidelines
Pathology and Laboratory Services
Pathology and Laboratory Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 7: Medicine Section Guidelines
Medicine Section Services
Medicine Section Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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.
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.