On Demand - Office Procedures - Document and Code Them Right

Recorded On: 02/25/2022

Only available as part of a package

Office Procedures—Document and Code Them Right

Total Runtime: 60 minutes

This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEUs. Accreditation expiration date: 5/31/2024.

Coding for procedures done in your office depends on understanding the criteria for the procedure supported by surgeon-friendly templates to capture essential documentation. Surgeons commonly excise lesions, perform biopsies, and do laceration repairs in their office and other outpatient settings. Often, EHR templates fail to prompt you to document key information to support the code. When insurers ask for records or you file an appeal—the missing details result in no payment. This session walks you through examples of solid documentation for office procedures and appropriate use of modifier -25 and discusses diagnosis coding that establishes medical necessity for the service.

The handbook for this course was recently updated, to reflect the current guidelines for 2023.

Learning Objectives

Document office procedures based on the CPT requirements
Select the correct codes for office procedures
Be confident when to bill for both an office visit and a procedure and use modifier -25

Reminder: You have 30 days to complete the course from the day you open and access the course.

Betsy Nicoletti, MS, CPC

Consultant and Speaker

Betsy Nicoletti simplifies complex coding for physicians and their staff, allowing medical practices to get paid for the services performed.

Betsy is the founder of CodingIntel.com, a community web site devoted to physician reimbursement. She is also the author of The Field Guide to Physician Coding 3rd Edition and Auditing Physician Services 2nd Edition. She developed The Accurate Coding System™ to help doctors get paid for the work they do. As a certified professional coder, Betsy simplifies complex coding rules for practitioners and engages physicians and coders. She audits records for compliance and to identify lost revenue due to coding.

Find out more about Betsy Nicoletti, MS, CPC.

AAPC Accreditation

This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEUs. Can be split between Core A, CEMC and CPMA after successful completion of a Post-Test for continuing education units. Please be aware that you need to claim your credits before the expiration date listed below.

Accreditation expiration date: 5/31/2024

Course Access and Expiration

You have 30 days to complete this course from the day you first access the content.

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