Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-039
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recall the basic anatomy of the spinal cord.
Describe the different types of spinal cord procedures.
Locate the spinal cord procedure codes in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Recognize key documentation elements related to spinal cord procedure coding in CPT.
Identify common modifiers used with spinal cord procedures.
Outline:
Section 1: Spinal Cord Procedures
Introduction
About This Course
Overview
Spinal Cord Procedures Overview
Spinal Cord Anatomy
Clinical Indications
Spinal Cord Procedures
Documentation Elements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Format, Guidelines, and Modifiers
Format and Guidelines
CPT Spinal Cord Procedure Format
CPT Spinal Cord Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Common Modifiers
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Coding Spinal Cord Procedures
Spinal Cord Procedure Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Coding Scenario 2
Coding Scenario 3
Coding Scenario 4
Coding Scenario 5
Section4: Coding Application: Spinal Cord Procedures
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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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.