Course Information

New codes, new guidelines! The 2020 ACS surgical procedure coding course sifts through all that is new and important in general surgery coding and packs it into an intensive, fast-paced day. This year’s agenda covers all you need to know to code and document accurately and efficiently in 2020 and beyond.

Real-life cases and discussions that link clinical procedures to the selection of CPT codes make this course ideal for surgeons and coding staff. Forget boring slides and a mind-numbing list of CPT codes. This course is rich with clinical scenarios and a comprehensive workbook that will become your first-response coding resource. 

The course provides in-depth and interesting instruction on coding for endoscopy, colorectal, breast, hernia, appendix, gall bladder, liver, intraabdominal tumor, pancreatic, and endocrine procedures.

The course describes why documentation is as essential as the code selected and how to capture all potential revenue by improving your notes. We’ll show you the correct way to use surgical payment modifiers so that you optimize payment. You’ll leave armed with ideas and techniques for setting up systems that reduce denials and increase successful appeals.

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish different categories of codes and how payment differs
• Describe what is included in a global surgical package and what can be reported separately
• Distinguish what surgical modifier to report
• Describe documentation requirements for unlisted codes
• Demonstrate correct coding and documentation for radiology services
• Describe coding for different surgical approaches
• Identify when to report mesh and reinforcement implants
• Demonstrate correct coding for a variety of general surgery procedures

Successful Surgical Coding

ACS Member: $795

Non-member: $945 

2020 AAPC Accreditation

This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 6.5 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. 

Credit is available after completion of an evaluation and a 40 question test.

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

The American College of Surgeons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed above, a maximum of 6.25 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.

You will receive a physical workbook(s) approximately four business days after you register.  Workbooks will be shipped via FedEx to the address(es) provided in the order.  If staff will be viewing from home, please indicate where the workbooks should be sent.

After registering you will receive an initial confirmation with details for the workshop. Additionally, you will receive an email with login instructions. This is necessary to participate in the workshop. Check your spam folder in case the email is directed to that folder.

It is important that you provide the email address of the person who will be participating in the event. Each separate participant requires a unique email address.

*You will have access to the content for 30 days from the time you receive the access information. Please email education@karenzupko.com if you have questions.

Once you receive your login information you can test your connection on the device you will be using for the on-demand workshop. 

You still have the opportunity to interact live with the instructors for a 1-hour Q&A session – choose from October 6^th and October 9^th

The workshop content is copyrighted property of KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.  Any rebroadcast, reproduction, or other use of the pictures, content and accounts of this workshop or the accompanying workbook without the express written consent of KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. is prohibited.