From Discectomy to Fusion: Navigating Complex Spinal Surgery Codes

Course Description:

Spinal surgery coding is one of the most intricate and specialized areas within medical coding. As procedures evolve and technology advances, staying current on coding for spinal surgeries becomes crucial for coding professionals, revenue cycle specialists, auditors, and compliance officers. This comprehensive webinar is designed to give you the tools, insights, and confidence to navigate complex spinal surgery codes with precision. Covering essential procedures like arthrodesis approaches, instrumentation, and fracture care, as well as complex concepts such as stereotactic navigation and modifier use, this session will equip you with the skills necessary for accuracy and compliance in spinal surgery coding.

This webinar provides a comprehensive guide for coding professionals who deal with spinal surgeries, helping you gain confidence in your coding abilities and improving your organization’s compliance and reimbursement outcomes. By the end of the session, you'll have mastered the essentials of spinal surgery coding and be better equipped to handle coding challenges in this high-stakes field. Whether you're a coder, auditor, revenue cycle specialist, or compliance officer, this webinar will enhance your expertise and empower you to code complex spinal procedures accurately and efficiently. Join us to sharpen your skills, increase your confidence, and ensure you’re maximizing the potential of your coding work in spinal surgeries.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the nuances of coding for spinal arthrodesis (fusion) procedures
• Enhance Coding Accuracy and Compliance - Provide participants with detailed explanations of various spinal procedures, such as arthrodesis approaches and fracture care, to ensure they can accurately assign codes and avoid common errors that lead to denials
• Clarify Procedural Differences - Help coders distinguish between similar but distinct procedures like laminectomy versus laminotomy and exploration versus re-exploration, reducing ambiguity and enhancing code precision
• Optimize Documentation Practices - Educate participants on essential documentation elements needed for coding specific procedures like discectomy and instrumentation, so coders can collaborate effectively with clinical staff to ensure complete documentation for optimal coding and billing
• Improve Modifier Utilization - Guide attendees in selecting appropriate modifiers to reflect the complexity and specifics of spinal surgeries, ensuring accurate billing and reducing the risk of claim rejections
• Update on Advanced Techniques and Technologies - Familiarize participants with coding for advanced technologies such as stereotactic navigation and the specific codes associated with grafts and other complex instrumentation, which may be unique to spinal surgery
• Reduce Denials and Revenue Losses - Equip attendees with the knowledge to identify common coding errors and correct issues related to spinal surgery, which helps reduce denials and supports a more efficient revenue cycle
• Expand Knowledge on Specific Code Sets - Provide an in-depth review of codes related to each category, such as arthrodesis and graft codes, ensuring participants feel confident with the spinal-specific code sets and updates within the field

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Anatomy Review
  • Stenosis
  • Disk Herniation
• Principles Of Spine Coding
  • Decompression
  • Arthrodesis
  • Instrumentation (Add-On)
  • Bone Graft Harvest (Add-On)
• Things To Consider When Choosing a Final Code
  • Location
  • Surgical Approach
  • Entry into Dura/Cord
  • Pathology
• Decompression Definitions
  • Bone Segment
  • Neurological Decompression
  • Interspace
• CPT Organization
  • Percutaneous Procedures - 62263-62319
  • Posterior Laminectomy For Disc/Stenosis - 63001-63066
  • Anterior Disc/Corpectomy - 63075-63091
  • Posterior Laminectomy For Neoplasm - 63250-63290
  • Anterior Corpectomy For Neoplasm - 63300-63308
  • Posterior Laminectomy For CSF - 63170-63200
  • Neurostimulators - 63650-63688
• Percutaneous Spine
• Endoscopic Disc Decompression
• Laminectomy
• Laminectomy For Spondylolisthesis
• Revision / Re-Exploration
• Laminectomy, Facetectomy and Foraminotomy
• Laminectomy For Posterior Interbody Fusion
• Laminoplasty
• Posterior / Posterolateral Approach
• Lateral Extracavitary Approach
• Anterior Approach
• Anterior Corpectomy
• Corpectomy Requirements
• Laminectomy for Vascular Malformation
• Laminectomy for Neoplastic Lesions
• Corpectomy for Neoplasm
• Laminectomy And Cerebrospinal Fluid Coding
• New Since 2022: Thermal Destruction
• Other Important Codes to Know
• Musculoskeletal System
  • Incision and Drainage(I&D)
  • Excision of Bony Lesions
  • Osteotomies: Posterior and Anterior Osteotomy
  • Fracture Care: Closed and Open Treatment
  • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
  • Arthrodesis
  • Disc Arthroplasty
• Fusion
• Exploration
• Posterior Interbody Technique
• Combined Posterior / Posterolateral Interbody Technique
• Posterior Arthrodesis – Spinal Deformity
• Anterior Arthrodesis – Spinal Deformity
• Anterior Spinal Instrumentation
• Other Devices
• Grafts

Suggested Attendees:

• Physicians and Clinical Staff
• Surgeons
• Orthopedician
• Physician Assistants
• Medical Coders and Billers
• Coding Managers and Supervisors
• Revenue Cycle Professionals
• Healthcare Auditors
• Compliance Officers
• Regulatory Officers
• Healthcare Educators and Trainers
• Office Staff Involved in Documenting Spinal Procedures

About the Presenter:

With approximately 12 years of experience in the coding and billing industry, Amanda Reikowsky, CPC, CRC, CPMA, CDEO has developed a comprehensive skill set in health information management. She holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree to further enhance her expertise. Throughout her career, Amanda has worked for various healthcare organizations and revenue cycle management companies, where she has excelled in coding, auditing, and educational functions. Her dedication to improving healthcare processes and ensuring accurate billing practices has made a significant impact in the field. Amanda continues to advance her knowledge and skills, contributing to the evolving landscape of healthcare coding and billing. She is currently employed as a Coding Quality Auditor and Educator at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey.

Additional Information:

System Requirement:

• Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
• Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to hear clearly

For more information, you can reach out to the below contact:
Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162
Email: care@skillacquire.com

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