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Basic CPT Coding Training
REQUIREMENTS – participants must:
have completed training in medical terminology and anatomy & physiology;
have a current copy of the American Medical Association’s Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code book during each Audio Camp;
devote time to complete ALL exercises in the comprehensive handout/workbook (an Answer Key is provided).
OBJECTIVE:
Each program will provide individuals with the official CPT coding guidelines for the most commonly performed outpatient surgery procedures – giving these individuals the ability to code the high volume procedures found in most facilities. Exercises/Case Studies based on actual outpatient surgery operative reports will be used to build the participants’ coding skills. An Answer Key will be provided for all exercises/Case Studies. EACH COMPREHENSIVE HANDOUT IS ALSO A CODING WORKBOOK CONTAINING NUMEROUS EXERCISES!
DURATION: 2 HOURS Minimum Per Course (based on client needs)
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: General Guidelines
CPT Code Book Structure and Organization
(Semicolon, Notes, Unlisted Procedures, Sample Medicare Notification, Surgical Package, Separate Procedures, Surgical Destruction, Simple vs. Complex, Recurrent Conditions, Add-on Codes, Age Definition, Requiring Anesthesia, Endoscopies, CPT Guidelines for Endoscopic Biopsies/Excisions, Coding Resource: Laparoscopic/Endoscopic vs. Open Technique)
- Steps for Coding Surgical Procedures
- Introduction to Modifiers
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: Integumentary System
- Lesion Excisions
- Wound Repair
- Conversion Table for Site Measurements
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series:Musculoskeletal System
- Skeletal Anatomy of the Foot
- Skeletal Anatomy of the Hand
- Treatment of Fractures/Dislocations
- Application of Casts/Strapping
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: Respiratory and Urinary Systems
- General Information
- Laryngoscopy
- Nasal Hemorrhage
- Bronchoscopy
- Respiratory Exercises
- Urinary Endoscopy/Laparoscopy
- Urinary Endoscopic Biopsies/Excisions
- Retrograde Pyelogram
- Ureteral Stent
- Bladder Catheterization
- Ureter vs. Urethra
- Ureteral Stricture
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: Cardiovascular, Hemic & Lymphatic Systems
- Venous Access Devices – Non-Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Venous Access Devices – Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Venous Access Devices – Subcutaneous Pump
- Venous Access Devices – Subcutaneous Port
- Venous Access Devices – Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC)
- Venous Access Devices – Declotting and Evaluation
- Bone Marrow Aspiration/Biopsy
- Lymphatic Biopsy or Excision
- Sentinel Nodes
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: Digestive System
- Large Intestine Diagram
- Small Intestine Diagram
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Biopsies/Excisions
- Hernia Repair
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: Male and Female Genital Systems
- Circumcision
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Spermatic Cord Lipoma
- Varicocele
- Hydrocele
- Prostate Biopsy
- Prostate Destruction Surgery
- Exercises
- Female Genital System General Information
- Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy
- Hysteroscopy with D & C
- Cervix Uteri Excision/Colposcopy
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: Nervous System
- General Information
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Spinal Injection – General Guidelines
- Spinal Injection – Myelography and Discography
- Spinal Injection – Epidural or Subarachnoid Injections
- Spinal Injection – Catheter Placement
- Spinal Injection – Paravertebral Facet Joint (Nerve)
- Spinal Injection – Transforaminal Epidural
- Nerve Destruction
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Postoperative Pain Management
- Lysis of Epidural Adhesions
- Nerve Distribution Sites
- Exercises
Basic CPT Outpatient Coding Series: Eye and Auditory Systems
- Cataract Surgery
- Intraocular Lens Surgery
- Exercises
- Ventilating Tube Removal
- Middle Ear Surgery
- Exercises
INSTRUCTOR:
Lolita M. Jones, RHIA, CCS, is the Principal of a consulting practice that provides contract coding for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) throughout the country. Her firm also specializes in hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery center coding audits and training. In 2000, she launched her web-based distance learning coding programs at
 . In 2001, Ms. Jones served as the editor and co-writer of the e-book titled Reimbursement Methodologies for Healthcare Services (published by the American Health Information Management Association/AHIMA in Chicago, IL). Ms. Jones writes a monthly coding column for both the “Briefings on APCs” newsletter (Opus Communications, Marblehead, MA) and the “Outpatient Surgery Magazine” (Herrin Publishing Partners, Paoli, PA). In 2002, she wrote the book The Modifier Clinic: A Guide to Hospital Outpatient Issues (published by HCPro, Marblehead, MA). In 2003, she published a book titled HIPAA Impact on Medical Coding: ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Dental, and Drugs. Ms. Jones has over 20 years of experience in publishing, training, and auditing for the hospital outpatient and freestanding ambulatory surgery center (ASC) markets. She has earned both the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials from the AHIMA. Ms. Jones resides in Fort Washington, Maryland and she has developed over twenty training manuals. Her website is http://www.ezmeded.com/ .
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1921 Taylor Avenue
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(V) 301-292-8027
(FAX) 301-292-8244
E-mail: LolitaMJ@aol.com
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