Surgery medical coding involves assigning accurate codes for surgical procedures across various specialties, ensuring compliance with guidelines for billing and reimbursement. Coders specializing in surgery handle complex cases, requiring a strong understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, and surgical procedures.
1. Surgical Coding: Specialties like orthopedics, cardiology, and general surgery.
2. CPT & ICD-10-CM: Procedure and diagnosis coding.
3. Modifiers: Accurate use for surgical procedures.
4. Global Package Coding: Pre-, intra-, and post-op services.
5. Case Studies: Real-world surgical coding scenarios.
This course is ideal for medical coders looking to specialize in surgical procedures across various healthcare settings.
You’ll learn surgical procedure coding, CPT and ICD-10-CM guidelines, modifiers, and compliance practices specific to surgeries.
The course typically takes 3-4 months, depending on the format and learning pace.
Specialization in surgery coding opens roles in hospitals, surgical centers, and healthcare organizations as surgical coders or compliance specialists.
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