Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-041
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of neurology and neuromuscular procedures included in the Medicine section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Recognize key terms and definitions related to neurology and neuromuscular procedures and services in CPT.
Locate codes for diagnostic and therapeutic neurology and neuromuscular procedures and services in the Medicine section.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common neurology and neuromuscular procedures and services.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Neurological Procedures in the Medicine Section
Introduction
About This Course
Overview
Overview of Neurology
Clinical Indications
Neurology and Neuromuscular Procedures
Documentation Elements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Format, Guidelines, and Modifiers
Format and Guidelines
Neurology Procedures Format
Sleep Medicine Testing Definitions
Other Coding Guidelines
Common Modifiers
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Coding Neurology Procedures
Coding Neurology Procedure Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
Section 4: Coding Application: Neurology Procedures
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
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: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.