Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-015
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recognize key terms regarding foot and toe procedures.
Identify documentation components of foot and toe procedures needed to assign a CPT code.
Navigate the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codebook to locate codes for common foot and toe procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common foot and toe procedures using the CPT code set.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Foot and Toe Procedures
Why Are Foot and Toe Procedures Performed?
Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
Hammer, Mallet, and Claw Toes
Nail Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendon Pathologies
Flat Foot
Other Conditions
Foot Anatomy
Parts of the Foot
Bones of the Foot
Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments
Toenails
Types of Foot and Toe Procedures
Routine Foot Care
Debridement of Toenails
Hallux Valgus Operations
Amputations
Arthrodesis
Arthroplasty
Cheilectomy
Procedure Documentation
Review
Section 3: Guidelines
Guidelines for Coding
CPT Coding Guidelines
CPT Surgical Package
Surgical Procedures Follow-Up
Separate Procedures
Modifiers
Anatomical Modifiers
Laterality Modifiers
Distinct Procedure Modifiers
Surgery Modifiers
Class Finding Modifiers
Foot Care and E/M Codes
Podiatry E/M Services
HCPCS E/M Codes
Review
Section 1: Coding Foot and Toe Procedures
Routine Foot Care
Toenail Procedures
Clinical Example
Bunionectomy Procedures: Components
Bunionectomy Procedures: Coding
Osteotomy
Double Osteotomy
Arthrodesis
Resection
Foot and Toe Procedures Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
Section 5: Coding Application: Foot and Toe Procedures
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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.