An Introduction to CPT Coding: Modifiers

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview of Modifiers

What Are Modifiers?

Categories of Modifiers

Types of Modifiers

Use of Modifiers

NCCI-Associated Modifiers

Hospital Use of Modifiers

Professional and Technical Components

Modifier Examples: 26 and TC

Review

Section 3: Anatomical Modifiers

Anatomical Modifiers

Left, Right, and Bilateral Modifiers

Laterality Modifier Use

Review

Section 4: Anesthesia Modifiers

Anesthesia Modifiers

Anesthesia Specific Modifiers

Common Anesthesia CPT Modifiers

Review

Section 5: E/M Modifiers

E/M Modifiers

E/M and Surgical Modifiers

Procedures With E/M Codes

Review

Section 6: Surgical Modifiers

Surgical Modifiers

Hospital Outpatient Surgical Modifiers

Global Surgical Procedures

Co-Surgery and Surgical Teams

Surgical Procedure Modifiers

Review

Section 7: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

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.