Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-OBGMCDPS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of obstetrical procedures in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set.
Recognize key clinical documentation elements for coding maternity care, delivery and obstetrical procedures.
Apply the CPT® coding conventions, instructions, and guidelines to assign codes for maternity care and delivery services and obstetrical procedures.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
Overview
Maternity Care and Delivery Services
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Maternity Care and Delivery CPT® Coding
Coding Maternity Care and Delivery Services
Modifiers
Documentation Elements Required for Coding
CPT® Total Obstetrical Package
Obstetrical Care Component Reporting
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Obstetrical Procedures CPT® Coding
Other Obstetrical Procedures
Abortion
Cerclage
Episiotomy
Intrauterine Fetal Procedures
Obstetric Ultrasound
Noninvasive Fetal Procedures
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
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.