Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-017
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Define key terms regarding fractures and fracture treatment.
Navigate the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codebook to locate codes for fracture care procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common fracture management procedures and global fracture care services.
Recognize when cast application and strapping should be coded separately.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview
Types of Fractures
Fracture Types and Descriptions
Types of Fracture Treatment
Closed Treatment
Open Treatment
Skeletal Fixation
Manipulation
Stabilization
Drug Delivery Devices
Fracture Care Documentation
Documentation Elements
Fracture Care Documentation Example
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Guidelines
Guidelines for Coding
Fracture Care Coding Guidelines
Modifiers
Cast Application
Hardware Application and Removal
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Coding Fracture Care
Fracture Care Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Coding Application: Fracture Care
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Case Study 6
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Resources
References
Glossary
Exam and BrainSparks
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.