CPT Orthopedic Procedures II | 1 CEU

Learning Path & Courses Information: This four-part Learning Path will review and discuss Orthopedic Arthroplasty coding. It will examine coding conventions and guidelines and will review CPT codes with a focus on Upper Joints and Lower Joints. The specific topics covered are Upper Joints: temporomandibular, shoulder, elbow, radius/wrist, hand/fingers; and Lower Joints: hip, knee, ankle. The anatomy of each of these joints will be presented, and common conditions requiring arthroplasty will be discussed. The applicable arthroplasty codes for each site will be reviewed and any applicable CPT Assistant and Coding Clinic for HCPCS articles will also be highlighted. This course provides 1 approved AAPC CEU and can be used towards 1 AHIMA CEU | Duration: 1 hour. LP Learning Objectives: Discuss the anatomy of these joints: temporomandibular, shoulder, elbow, radius/wrist, hand/fingers, hip, knee and ankle Review specific conditions that might require an arthroplasty to be performed Re