Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-052
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of kidney procedures in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Describe the basic format of the kidney procedure codes in CPT.
Recognize key documentation elements for coding kidney procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common kidney procedures.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Urinary System: Kidney Procedures
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Introduction
Kidney Anatomy Review
Overview of Kidney Procedures
Clinical Indications
Documentation Elements
Review
Section 3: Format and Guidelines
CPT Kidney Procedure Codes
CPT Kidney Procedure Guidelines
CPT Dialysis Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Common Modifiers
Review
Section 4: Coding Kidney Procedures
Coding Kidney Procedure Scenarios
Section 5: Coding Application: Kidney Procedures
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Case Study 5
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Exam and BrainSparks
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.