Musculoskeletal System: Musculoskeletal System Foundational Knowledge

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-010

The Musculoskeletal System section consists of the 20100-29999 series of codes within the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. This course covers the basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system as part of the foundational knowledge needed for appropriate reporting of the musculoskeletal system CPT codes. This course also introduces the learner to the format, guidelines, and common modifiers pertaining to the Musculoskeletal System section. A current copy of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®), Professional Edition, is strongly recommended to optimize your understanding of the content covered.

Course Description

The Musculoskeletal System section consists of the 20100-29999 series of codes within the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set. This course covers the basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system as part of the foundational knowledge needed for appropriate reporting of the musculoskeletal system CPT codes. This course also introduces the learner to the format, guidelines, and common modifiers pertaining to the Musculoskeletal System section. 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 1.00 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-010

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall the basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
Describe the basic format of the Musculoskeletal System section in the CPT code set.
Recognize key terms defined in the Musculoskeletal System section.
Explain the CPT Surgical Package and pertinent Surgery section guidelines.
Identify common modifiers that may be used with the musculoskeletal system codes.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Overview of the Musculoskeletal System

Section 2: Health Sciences

Joints

Ligaments, Tendons, and Bursae

Muscles

Review

Osseous Tissue and Types of Bones

Spinal (Vertebral) Column

Pelvic Girdle

Review

Section 3: Format and Guidelines

Musculoskeletal System Subsection Format

Introductory Guidelines

Moderate (Conscious) Sedation

Surgical Package and Follow-Up Care

Review

Separate Procedure

Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services

NCCI Musculoskeletal System Guidelines

Review

Section 4: Common Modifiers

Anatomical Modifiers

Left, Right, and Bilateral Modifiers

Surgical Modifiers

Outpatient Hospital Surgical Modifiers

Global Surgical Procedures

Review

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

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: Musculoskeletal System Foundational Knowledge

$ 30.0 Paid $30.00 $30.00

American Academy of Professional Coders

American Health Information Management Association

$ 30.0 Paid $30.00

$30.00