Musculoskeletal System: Joint Replacement and Revision

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-013

Joint replacement procedures are some of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States. Hip and knee joint replacements, in particular, are becoming increasingly prevalent. This course will cover coding joint replacement and revision procedures using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. The course will focus on identifying the appropriate CPT code for joint replacement and revision procedures and correctly applying the coding guidelines and instructions in the Musculoskeletal System subsection (20100-29999) of the CPT codebook. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition, is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.

Course Description

Joint replacement procedures are some of the most commonly performed procedures in the United States. Hip and knee joint replacements, in particular, are becoming increasingly prevalent. This course will cover coding joint replacement and revision procedures using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. The course will focus on identifying the appropriate CPT code for joint replacement and revision procedures and correctly applying the coding guidelines and instructions in the Musculoskeletal System subsection (20100-29999) of the CPT codebook. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition, is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 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 1.0000 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.”

Course Details

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-013

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recognize key terms regarding joint replacements and revisions.
Identify documentation components of joint replacement procedures needed to assign a CPT code.
Navigate the Current Procedural Terminology (CPTÂ®) codebook to locate codes for common joint replacement and revision procedures.
Apply the CPT coding guidelines to assign codes for common joint replacement and revision procedures using the CPT code set.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.

Outline:

Musculoskeletal System: Joint Replacement and Revision

Section 1: Introduction

Why Is Arthroplasty Performed?

Anatomy of a Joint

How Is Arthroplasty Performed?

Arthroplasty Types

Arthroplasty Documentation

Review

Section 2: Guidelines

Coding Guidelines

CPT Coding Guidelines

Modifiers

Review

Section 3: Coding Arthroplasties

Coding Arthroplasties

Arthroplasty Coding Scenarios

Section 4: Coding Application: Arthroplasty

Section 5: Conclusion

Glossary

Exam and BrainSparks

Reviewer: Amy L Blum, MHSA, RHIA

Amy is an SME/writer with the revenue cycle and coding team at Relias. She has over 30 years of medical coding experience, primarily as staff to the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She was the project officer for the development of the ICD-10-CM while at NCHS. She is a member of the American Health Information Management Association.

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.

Accommodations
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Musculoskeletal System: Joint Replacement and Revision

$ 30.0 Paid $30.00 $30.00

American Academy of Professional Coders

American Health Information Management Association

$ 30.0 Paid $30.00

$30.00