OB/GYN: Procedures of the Female Genital System

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

Overview

Gynecology Services and Procedures

CPT® Female Genital System Procedure Codes

Modifiers

Guidelines for Coding

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Coding and Documentation for Female Genital System Procedures

Key Documentation Elements

Approach and Technique

Specific Anatomy

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Coding Common Female Genital Procedures

Common Female Genital Procedures

Dilation and Curettage (D&C)

Hysterectomy

Fertility-Related Procedures

Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Other GYN Surgical Procedures

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

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.