Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-OBGFK
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe the different types of obstetrical and gynecological procedures in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Locate codes related to outpatient obstetrical and gynecological care.
Recall the guidelines, conventions, and chapter-level instructional notes for obstetrics and gynecology CPT coding.
Recognize common modifiers used with the female genital system procedure codes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
Overview
Obstetrics and Gynecology Coding
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: OB/GYN Coding Required Knowledge
Essential OB/GYN Coding Skills
Important Terms to Know
Female Genital System Anatomy
Procedures and Surgical Techniques
Procedure Approaches
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Coding OB/GYN Services and Procedures
OB/GYN Codes and Guidelines
Modifiers
Review
Guidelines for Coding
CPT® Total Obstetrical Package
Coding Review
Other Coding Guidelines
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Coding Common OB/GYN Procedures
Common Obstetrical Procedures
Common Gynecological Procedures
Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Fertility-Related Procedures
Hysterectomy
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: 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.