Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-056
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the different types of male genital system procedures in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set.
Describe the basic format of the male genital system procedure codes in CPT.
Recognize key documentation elements for coding male genital system procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common male genital system procedures.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Male Genital System Procedures Overview
Examples of Other Common Male Genital System Procedures:
Male Genital System Anatomy Review
Penis and Urethra
Scrotum and Testis
Seminal Vesicles
Prostate and Other Glands
Types of Male Genital System Procedures
Penis:
Testis:
Epididymis:
Tunica Vaginalis:
Scrotum:
Vas Deferens:
Spermatic Cord:
Seminal Vesicles:
Prostate:
Clinical Indications
Documentation Elements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Format and Guidelines
CPT Male Genital System Procedure Codes
Transurethral Procedure Codes
HCPCS Codes
CPT Male Genital Procedure Guidelines
Surgical Package Example:
Integral Procedure Examples:
Prostate Biopsy Coding
Prostate Biopsy Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Examples:
Common Modifiers
Examples:
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Coding Male Genital System Procedures
Male Genital System Coding Scenarios
Coding Scenario 1
Answer:
Coding Scenario 2
Answer:
Coding Scenario 3
Answer:
Coding Scenario 4
Answer:
Coding Scenario 5
Answer:
Section 5: Coding Application: Male Genital System Procedures
Case Study 1
Answer:
Case Study 2
Answer:
Case Study 3
Answer:
Case Study 4
Answer:
Case Study 5
Answer:
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributor(s)
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: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.