CPT Coding. Course Outcome Summary. Western Technical College. Course Information. Core Abilities. Course Competencies

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1 Western Technical College CPT Coding Course Outcome Summary Course Information Textbooks Description Career Cluster Instructional Level Total Credits 3.00 Prepares learners to assign CPT codes, supported by medical documentation, with entry level proficiency. Learners apply CPT instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning CPT codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation. Health Science Associate Degree Courses Basic Current Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding. Copyright Smith, Gail. Publisher: American Health Information Management Association. ISBN-13: Required. CPT 2017 Standard Edition. Copyright Publisher: American Medical Association. ISBN-13: Required. Core Abilities 1. Demonstrate ability to think critically. 2. Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications. 3. Use technology effectively. Course Competencies 1. EXAMINE the format and conventions of the HCPCS/CPT coding system 1.1. Coding scenario or case study 1.a. Explain legislation requiring the use of CPT/HCPCS. 1.b. Identify settings using CPT/HCPCS codes for reimbursement, comparative analyses or research. 1.c. Differentiate between the three levels of HCPCS codes - CPT, national, local. Course Outcome Summary - Page 1 of 6

2 1.d. 1.e. 1.f. 1.g. 1.h. 1.i. 1.j. 1.k. 1.l. 1.m. 1.n. 1.o. 1.p. 1.q. 1.r. Summarize systems used to keep CPT updated. Explain the role of the American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in updating CPT and HCPCS codes. List the major sections of the CPT manual. Explain the format of each major section of the CPT manual. Identify information found in the appendices of the CPT manual. Differentiate between a stand-alone and an indented Differentiate between a section, subsection, subheading and category in the CPT manual. Identify symbols used to indicate a new code, revised code or text, add-on, modifier-51 exempt, surgical procedure only. Discuss the purpose and location of guidelines within the manual. Explain the use of the unlisted procedure Category I code vs Category III Identify types of services for which modifiers are required. Differentiate between a 2 digit and 5 digit modifier. Explain the use of separate procedures vs surgical package. List elements included in the global surgical package. Articulate the steps in coding including review of medical documentation, abstraction of information to code and application of coding guidelines to select a 2. CODE evaluation and management (EM) services 2.1. Coding scenario or case study 2.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify information necessary to assign an evaluation and management 2.b. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 2.c. Append modifiers to E&M codes when applicable. 2.d. Determine place of service (office, hospital, ER, etc.). 2.e. Determine type of service (consultation, admission, newborn, office, etc.). 2.f. Determine patient status (new, established, outpatient, inpatient). 2.g. Select appropriate level of history (problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed or comprehensive). 2.h. Select appropriate examination level (problem focused, expanded problem focused, detailed or comprehensive). 2.i. Determine the complexity of medical decision ma king (straight forward, low, moderate, high). 2.j. Determine whether contributing factors exist that affect code assignment (counseling, coordination of care, nature of presenting problem, time). 2.k. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign an E&M 2.l. Assign codes manually or electronically. 3. CODE services from the medicine section of CPT 3.1. Coding scenario or case study 3.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 3.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 3.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 3.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 3.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and 3.f. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. 3.g. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. 3.h. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more 3.i. Recognize when the classification system/nomenclatures does not provide a precise code for the 3.j. Recognize if an unlisted code must be assigned. Course Outcome Summary - Page 2 of 6

3 3.k. 3.l. 3.m. 3.n. 3.o. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS Assign codes manually or electronically. 4. CODE ancillary services 4.1. Coding scenario or case study 4.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 4.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 4.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 4.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 4.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and 4.f. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. 4.g. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. 4.h. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more 4.i. Recognize when the classification system/nomenclature does not provide a precise code for the 4.j. Recognize if an unlisted code must be assigned 4.k. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure codes. 4.l. Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. 4.m. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during an encounter. 4.n. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS 4.o. Assign codes manually or electronically. 5. CODE nervous system, eye, and ear procedures 5.1. Coding scenario or case study 5.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 5.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 5.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 5.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 5.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and 5.f. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. 5.g. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. 5.h. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more 5.i. Recognize when the classification system/nomenclature does not provide a precise code for the 5.j. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure 5.k. Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. 5.l. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter. 5.m. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS 5.n. Assign codes manually or electronically. 6. CODE digestive, urinary and reproductive procedures Course Outcome Summary - Page 3 of 6

4 6.1. Coding scenario or case study 6.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 6.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 6.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 6.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 6.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and 6.f. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. 6.g. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. 6.h. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more 6.i. Recognize when the classification system/nomenclature does not provide a precise code for the 6.j. Recognize if an unlisted code must be assigned. 6.k. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts fo another reported procedure 6.l. Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. 6.m. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter. 6.n. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS 6.o. Assign codes manually or electronically. 7. CODE respiratory and cardiovascular procedures 7.1. Coding scenario or case study 7.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 7.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 7.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 7.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 7.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and 7.f. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. 7.g. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. 7.h. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more 7.i. Recognize when the classification system/nomenclature does not provide a precise code for the 7.j. Recognize if an unlisted code must be assigned. 7.k. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure 7.l. Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. 7.m. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter. 7.n. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS 7.o. Assign codes manually or electronically. 8. CODE musculoskeletal procedures 8.1. Coding scenario or case study 8.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 8.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 8.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 8.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 8.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and Course Outcome Summary - Page 4 of 6

5 8.f. 8.g. 8.h. 8.i. 8.j. 8.k. 8.l. 8.m. 8.n. 8.o. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more Recognize when the classification system/nomenclature does not provide a precise code for the Recognize if an unlisted code must be assigned. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS Assign codes manually or electronically. 9. CODE integumentary procedures 9.1. Coding scenario or case study 9.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 9.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 9.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 9.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 9.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and 9.f. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. 9.g. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. 9.h. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more 9.i. Recognize when the classification system/nomenclature does not provide a precise code for the 9.j. Recognize if an unlisted code must be assigned. 9.k. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure 9.l. Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. 9.m. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter. 9.n. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS 9.o. Assign codes manually or electronically. 10. CODE anesthesia services Coding scenario or case study 10.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable procedures or services. 10.b. Determine whether more than one code is necessary to fully describe the service/procedure performed. 10.c. Sequence codes according to notations and conventions of the classification system/nomenclature and 10.d. Append modifiers to procedure or services codes when applicable. 10.e. Interpret CPT and HCPCS guidelines, format and instructional notes to select services, procedures and 10.f. Select procedures requiring coding/reporting according to guidelines. 10.g. Determine when additional clinical information is needed to assign codes. 10.h. Determine if the procedural statement provided by the healthcare provider does not allow for a more 10.i. Recognize when the classification system/nomenclature does not provide a precise code for the 10.j. Recognize if an unlisted code must be assigned. 10.k. Exclude from coding those procedures that are component parts of another reported procedure Course Outcome Summary - Page 5 of 6

6 10.l. 10.m. 10.n. 10.o. Code for professional vs technical component when applicable. Assign CPT code(s) for procedures and/or services rendered during the encounter. Follow guidance of official coding publications and ethical coding practices to assign a CPT/HCPCS Assign codes manually or electronically. 11. CODE reportable medical products, supplies, and services using HCPCS Level II Coding scenario or case study 11.a. Interpret health record documentation to identify codeable medical products, supplies and services. 11.b. Apply guidelines for HCPCS Level II code assignment. 11.c. Discuss the use of HCPCS Level II modifiers. 11.d. Append HCPCS Level II modifiers where applicable. Course Outcome Summary - Page 6 of 6