An Introduction to CPT Coding: Understanding CPT: Format and Structure

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of CPT

What Is CPT?

The CPT Code Set

Categories of Codes

Overview of the CPT Process

CPT Coding and Reimbursement

Understanding Coverage Policies

Correct Coding Edits

Review

Section 3: CPT Format and Structure

Sections and Subsections

Terminology

Format of the Terminology

Add-on Codes

Review

Unlisted Procedures

Code Modifiers

Guidelines

Time

Review

Section 4: CPT Symbols

The Symbols

Review

Section 5: CPT Index

Alphabetical Reference Index

Using the CPT Index

Steps for Using the CPT Index

Review

Section 6: CPT Appendices

Appendices

Review

Section 7: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Glossary

Exam  and BrainSparks

Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified coder of physician/professional (CPC) and outpatient hospital services (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah has extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding, auditing, and revenue cycle management and as an educator of hospital and professional medical coding curriculum. She has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored coding textbooks and instructional resources.

Disclosure: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, CRC, COC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.