Coding for Orthopedic Procedures

Coding for Orthopedic Procedures

Overview

This course discusses how to identify the anatomy of the spine, assign CPT codes for fracture care and arthrodesis, and identify when you can and cannot report a CPT code for the application of a cast.

At the completion of this module the participant will be able to:

• Identify the anatomy of the spine and assign CPT codes for spinal procedures
• Assign CPT codes for fracture care
• Assign CPT codes for arthrodesis
• Identify when you can and cannot report a CPT code for the application of a cast
• Assign codes for excision and radical resection of soft tissue and bone tumors
• Assign codes for joint replacement and bunionectomy procedures

Duration: 59 Minutes