Course Code: REL-RCC-AMA-OPEDS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the different types of procedures and services in the emergency department (ED).
Describe the difference between facility coding and professional coding for ED services.
Apply the CPT® coding guidelines to assign codes for ED encounters.
Identify the correct modifier when modifier assignment is appropriate.
Outline:
Outpatient Specialty: Emergency Department Services
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of Emergency Department Services
Defining Emergency Departments
Coding and Billing in the Emergency Department
Emergency Department E/M Services
Professional vs. Facility E/M Services
Critical Care Services
Hospital Observation Services
Review
Summary
Section 3: Coding Guidelines
CPT® Coding Guidelines
Wound Repair
Drainage Procedures
Fracture and Dislocation Care
CPT Guidelines for Other Procedures
Other Coding Guidelines
Modifiers
Common ED Modifiers
Review
Summary
Section 4: Coding Emergency Department Procedures
Coding Common ED Procedures
Section 5: Coding Application: ED Services
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Writer: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks and instructional resources.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.