Description
Put your best foot forward and strut into this lively session on foot and ankle repair coding! We’re taking a detailed stroll into the world of foot and ankle procedures—the kind that keep patients (and their coders) on their toes.
You’ll decode op notes, master tricky terminology, and tackle CPT coding for tendon releases, Achilles repairs, ligament reconstructions, and more. We’ll clear up CMS bundling rules, highlight how anatomy drives coding decisions, and work through real-world cases like fusions and calcaneus ORIF—no tiptoeing around the tough stuff here!
Whether you’re new to orthopedic coding or just need a confidence boost, this session will help you stride through case documentation and strut away with the skills to code foot and ankle repairs like a pro.
Objectives:
- Integrate coding principles with clinical scenarios to improve accuracy, reduce denials, and support medical necessity
- Distinguish CPT coding nuances for tendon release and Achilles tendon repair, including anatomical and procedural variations
- Differentiate deep vs. superficial procedures and explain how depth impacts CPT code selection and reimbursement
- Identify how foot laterality (medial vs. lateral) influences CPT coding choices for common foot and ankle surgeries
- Appropriately reporting all CPT’s applicable when multiple procedures are performed through a single incision, ensuring accurate and compliant coding
- Review CPT codes and documentation requirements for ligament reconstruction, joint fusions, and calcaneus open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)
Presenter
Matthew Riggs, CPC, CPMA Matthew Riggs brings more than a decade of diverse experience in coding, auditing, and compliance to his role as Coding Quality Auditor. His background spans both inpatient and outpatient settings, where he has supported a wide range of specialties and collaborated closely with providers to ensure coding accuracy and documentation excellence. Known for his analytical mindset and attention to detail, Matthew has led coding audits, developed and delivered provider education, and supported quality improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance and data integrity. His experience also includes mentoring coders, conducting risk-based audits, and applying regulatory standards to optimize accuracy and efficiency.
CE Credits
AHIMA – CEU pending
This webinar has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
AAPC – CEU pending
This program has the prior approval of the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
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