Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-038
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recall the basic anatomy of the skull, meninges, and brain.
Describe the different types of skull, meninges, and brain procedures.
Locate the skull, meninges, and brain procedure codes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Recognize key terms related to skull, meninges, and brain procedure coding in CPT.
Identify common modifiers used with the skull, meninges, and brain procedures.
Outline:
Section 1: Skull, Brain, and Meninges Procedures
Introduction
About This Course
Overview
Overview of Skull, Brain, and Meninges Procedures
Skull, Brain, and Meninges Anatomy
Skull, Brain, and Meninges Procedures Overview
Clinical Indications
Documentation Elements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Format, Guidelines, and Modifiers
Format and Guidelines
CPT Nervous System Procedures
CPT Nervous System Guidelines
Endovascular Therapy Guidelines
Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery Guidelines
Intracranial Neurostimulators Guidelines
Neuroendoscopy Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Common Modifiers
Bilateral Procedures
Distinct Procedures
Co-Surgery
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Coding of Skull, Brain, and Meninges
Skull, Brain, and Meninges Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
Section 4: Coding Application: Skull, Brain, and Meninges
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 4: 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.