Urinary System: Urethra Procedures

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Overview of Urethra Procedures

Urethra Anatomy Review

Types of Urethra Procedures

Clinical Indications

Documentation Elements

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Guidelines

CPT Urethra Procedure Codes

CPT Urethra Procedure Guidelines

Other Coding Guidelines

Common Modifiers

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Coding Urethra Procedures

Urethra Coding Scenarios

Coding Scenario 1

Coding Scenario 2

Coding Scenario 3

Coding Scenario 4

Coding Scenario 5

Section 4: Coding Application: Urethra Procedures

Case Study 1

Case Study 2

Case Study 3

Case Study 4

Case Study 5

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Information

Course Contributor

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 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.