Catalog Number : crm1724
Title : Coding for Brain Surgeries
Speaker : Donna McGowan

Webplay Recording Date : 5-12-2011
Webplay Price : $ 200 for two weeks viewing

Webinar Overview:

Coding for brain surgery is considered to be one of the most challenging areas. This webinar is designed to give the coder the confidence and competence to accurately capture and report these services.

Target Audience:

• This course is designed for anyone who codes neurosurgical cases

Webinar Objectives:

• To discuss the basic Anatomy of the brain
• To discuss the differences in various types of procedures and approaches (twist drill, burr hole, craniotomy, craniectomy, infratentorial, supratentorial, skull base, etc.)

Webinar Topics:

• Brain Surgery Coding Scenarios Including:
  • Skull Base Procedures - Approach and Definitive
  • Shunts and Catheters
  • Decompression
  • Brain Tumors
  • Skull Tumors
  • Neurovascular Interventional Procedures
  • Other Vascular Procedures
  • Stereotactic Procedures
  • Electrodes and Neurostimulators

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.