Integumentary System: Integumentary System Procedures in the Medicine Section

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-050

The integumentary system includes the skin, nails, hair, sebaceous and sudoriferous glands, and breasts. Codes for procedures to diagnose and treat integumentary system disorders are found in Surgery and Medicine sections of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. This course covers the integumentary system procedures classified in the Medicine section. This course also introduces the learner to the format, guidelines, and common modifiers pertaining to the integumentary system Medicine procedure codes (96567-96574, 96900-96999) in the CPT code set. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.

The goal of this course is to instruct revenue cycle and coding professionals on the guidelines associated with coding integumentary procedures in the Medicine Section of CPT.

Course Description

The integumentary system includes the skin, nails, hair, sebaceous and sudoriferous glands, and breasts. Codes for procedures to diagnose and treat integumentary system disorders are found in Surgery and Medicine sections of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. This course covers the integumentary system procedures classified in the Medicine section. This course also introduces the learner to the format, guidelines, and common modifiers pertaining to the integumentary system Medicine procedure codes (96567-96574, 96900-96999) in the CPT code set. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.

The goal of this course is to instruct revenue cycle and coding professionals on the guidelines associated with coding integumentary procedures in the Medicine Section of CPT.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Health Information Management Association

1.0 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 1.0000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing 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.”

American Academy of Professional Coders

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-050

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2023

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of integumentary system procedures included in the Medicine section of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPTÂ®) code set.
Recognize key terms and definitions related to dermatology procedures and services in CPT.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common integumentary system procedures and services in the Medicine section.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Overview of Dermatology

Integumentary System Anatomy

Clinical Indications

Photodynamic Therapy Procedures

Special Dermatological Procedures

Documentation Elements

Review

Section 3: Format and Guidelines

Integumentary Medicine Procedures Code Format

CPT Integumentary Medicine Guidelines

Other Coding Guidelines

Common Modifiers

Review

Section 4: Coding Dermatology Procedures

Coding Dermatology Procedure Scenarios

Section 5: Coding Application: Dermatology Procedures

Case Study 1

Case Study 2

Case Study 3

Case Study 4

Case Study 5

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Renee Y. Baucum, CCS, CIC, COC, CRC, CPC-I

Renee Baucum has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, working in reimbursement and coding in addition to being an instructor. She holds certifications with AHIMA and AAPC and is currently an Inpatient Coder. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience while striving to inspire the next generation of professional medical coders as a certified PMCC instructor for AAPC and Integrity Coding. She is actively involved with AAPC as a local chapter founder and is currently the Vice President of Covington Professional Coders (Covington, Georgia).
Disclosure: Renee Y. Baucum, CCS, CIC, COC, CRC, CPC-I has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

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Integumentary System: Integumentary System Procedures in the Medicine Section

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American Health Information Management Association

American Academy of Professional Coders

$ 30.0 $30.00

$30.00