Certified Coder Boot Camp®
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction and Coding Fundamentals
- Types of coding systems
- Levels of HCPCS coding
- Differences between ICD-9 vs. ICD-10
Module 2: Diagnosis Coding (ICD-9-CM)
- Common conventions, symbols, and terminology in the ICD-9-CM coding manual
- Assigning ICD-9-CM codes based on the "Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting"
- Assigning codes for the supplementary coding classifications (i.e., E codes and V codes)
Module 3: Introduction to CPT; Evaluation and Management Services
- Categories of CPT codes
- Common symbols and terms used in the CPT manual
- Assigning evaluation and management codes by category and level
- Assigning evaluation and management specific modifiers (i.e., -24, -25, -57)
Module 4: Coding Anesthesia Services
- Types of anesthesia
- Assigning CPT codes for anesthesia services when provided by an anesthesiologist or some one other than an anesthesiologist
- Physical status modifiers and qualifying circumstance add-on codes
Module 5: Introduction to Surgery Coding and Coding Integumentary Procedures
- Identifying "separate procedures" and when they are reported
- Assigning surgical modifiers correctly
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Excision of benign and malignant lesions
- -Closure (simple, intermediate and complex)
- -Moh's surgery
- -Adjacent tissue transfers
- -Breast procedures
Module 6: Coding Musculoskeletal Procedures
- Identify the anatomy of the spine
- Assigning CPT codes for :
- -Fracture care
- -Spinal arthrodesis
- Reporting a CPT code for the application of a cast
Module 7: Coding Respiratory Procedures
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Nasal endoscopic procedures
- -Laryngoscopy
- -Bronchoscopy
Module 8: Coding Cardiovascular Procedures
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Pacemaker and defibrillation insertion and replacements
- -Coronary artery bypass grafting
- -Aneurysm repairs
- -Central venous access devices
Module 9: Coding Digestive System Procedures
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies
- -Digestive system and endoscopic procedures
- -Hernia repairs
Module 10: Coding Urinary/Genital System, Obstetrics and Endocrine Procedures
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Open and endoscopic procedures in the urinary system
- -Open and endoscopic procedures in the male genital system
- -Hysterectomies and tubal ligations
- -Maternity care and delivery services
- Abortion procedures
Module 11: Coding Nervous System Procedures
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Craniectomy/craniotomy procedures
- -Skull base surgeries
- -Injection procedures involving the spinal cord/spine
- -Neurostimulators
Module 12: Coding Eye, Ocular, and Auditory Procedures
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Cataract extractions
- -Procedures to treat and prevent retinal detachments
- -Strabismus surgery
- -Procedures involving the auditory system
Module 13: Coding Radiology Services
- Use of contrast in radiological procedures and when the administration of the contrast is separately reportable
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Diagnostic radiology procedures
- -Radiation therapy services
- -Nuclear medicine services
- -Interventional radiology procedures
Module 14: Coding Pathology and Laboratory Services
- Identifying the use of "panels" in reporting for diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Distinguishing between a qualitative screening vs. a quantitative screening
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Diagnostic laboratory services
- -Surgical pathology including consults during surgery
Module 15: Coding Medicine Services
- Assigning CPT codes for:
- -Supply and administration of vaccine/toxoids
- -Psychotherapy services
- -Dialysis services
- -Opthalmological services
- -Cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary angioplasty, and stent insertion procedures
- -Injection and infusion services
Module 16: HCPCS II Coding
- Assigning HCPCS level II Codes and applicable modifiers
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