Catalog Number : crm1722
Title : Coding for less Complex Spine Surgeries and the terms used
Speaker : Donna McGowan

Webplay Recording Date : 2-1-2011
Webplay Price : $ 200 for two weeks viewing

Webinar Overview:

This session is designed to teach the less experienced spinal surgery coder how to appropriately identify the various elements involved in the performance of spinal surgery and to code them accurately.

Target Audience:

• Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Coders
• anyone interested in improving their coding skills

Webinar Objectives:

• To discuss the basic spinal anatomy
• To discuss the basic terminology pertaining to the spine and spinal surgeries
• Recall the various surgical approaches
• To discuss the components that are included in the surgical codes
• To recall why it is often necessary to have numerous codes for one procedure
• Recall how to monitor the reimbursement for these procedures

Attendance Certificate:
Upon attending this course you will receive a 1.5 Contact Hour Attendance Certificate or a 1.8 Nursing CEU. There is usually a reciprocal agreement between state associations to allow these to count for each state. If you have any questions, please ask your state association.