Introduction

Introduction

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Description

This course builds the foundational knowledge and skills for success when reporting procedures on the musculoskeletal system of the body. Join us as we review musculoskeletal anatomy and a walk-through of the structure of the musculoskeletal subsection of CPT. This course is recommended before taking either the Procedure Coding for Orthopedic Surgery: Upper Limbs or Procedure Coding for Orthopedic Surgery: Lower Limbs courses.

Objectives:

Lesson 1: Orthopedic Anatomy and Directional Terms

  • Label the structures of a joint
  • Differentiate between ligaments and tendons
  • Differentiate between distal and proximal

L2 Structure of the CPT Musculoskeletal Subsection

  • Locate ranges of codes for specific body regions.
  • Identify code ranges for open vs. arthroscopic joint procedures.
  • Apply directional terms to locate codes for limb procedures

L3 Application of Casts and Strapping

  • Distinguish between fracture care and application of immobilization devices
  • Differentiate between static and dynamic finger splints
  • Determine when a code should be assigned for splint application

Target Audience

  • Professional Fee Coders
  • Facility outpatient coders
  • Billing professionals
  • Charge entry staff
  • Coding compliance professionals
  • Practice Managers
  • Coding Compliance Managers

CE Credits

AHIMA
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education units 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.

  • Domain: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance

AAPC
This program has the prior approval of the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

  • Specialty CEUs: COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CPB, CPPM

Purchasing Details

  • Upon purchase, you will have a 6-month subscription to this course. This will allow you the opportunity to complete and review as often as you like for 6 months.
  • Courses are accessed through www.haugenacademy.com.
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