Urinary System: Ureter Procedures

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-053

The renal or urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. This course will cover coding and reporting the procedures on the ureter classified in the Urinary System Surgery subsection (50010-53899) of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. The course introduces the learner to the format of the codes, pertinent guidelines, and common modifiers used with the ureter procedure codes in the CPT code set. The course will focus on identifying the appropriate code for these procedures using case studies and scenarios.

Course Description

The renal or urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. This course will cover coding and reporting the procedures on the ureter classified in the Urinary System Surgery subsection (50010-53899) of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. The course introduces the learner to the format of the codes, pertinent guidelines, and common modifiers used with the ureter procedure codes in the CPT code set. The course will focus on identifying the appropriate code for these procedures using case studies and scenarios.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (3 Match)

American Academy of Professional Coders

1.0 HOURS

This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.

American Health Information Management Association

1.0 HOURS

“This program has been approved for 1.00 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 Health Information Management Association

1.0 HOURS

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-053

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of ureter procedures in the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set.
Describe the basic format of the ureter procedure codes in CPT.
Recognize key documentation elements for coding ureter procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common ureter procedures.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Overview

Overview of Ureter Procedures

Ureter Anatomy Review

Types of Ureter Procedures

Clinical Indications

Documentation Elements

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Format and Guidelines

CPT Ureter Procedure Codes

CPT Ureter Procedure Guidelines

Other Coding Guidelines

Common Modifiers

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Coding Ureter Procedures

Coding Ureter Procedure Scenarios

Coding Scenario 1

Coding Scenario 2

Coding Scenario 3

Coding Scenario 4

Coding Scenario 5

Section 4: Coding Application: Ureter Procedures

Case Study 1

Answer

Case Study 2

Answer

Case Study 3

Answer

Case Study 4

Answer

Case Study 5

Answer

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

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 professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and 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 several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).

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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.

Accommodations
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Urinary System: Ureter Procedures

$ 35.0 Paid $35.00 $35.00

American Academy of Professional Coders

American Health Information Management Association

American Health Information Management Association

$ 35.0 Paid $35.00

$35.00