An Exploration of Hand Surgery in CPT

Overview:

A review of the anatomy, techniques, and CPT coding of 20 hand surgeries ranging from common and routine to rare and fascinating. This presentation should help coders gain confidence in approaching coding all hand surgeries through improved understanding of anatomy and kinetics of the hand.

Objectives:

• Gain better comprehension Gain better comprehension of hand anatomy
• Understand basic kinetics of hand functioning
• Gain confidence in coding common hand procedures in CPT
• Increase receptivity to coding complex hand procedures

Target Audience:

• Facility outpatient coders
• Professional fee coders
• Coding auditors & educators

Presenter: Ed O’Beirne, CCS, CHDA, CHPS, CDIP, PA, MHS

CEUs: 1 AHIMA | I AAPC