Root Operations: Biopsy, Excision and Resection | 1 CEU

Learning Path & Courses Information: This learning path provides an overview of PCS root operations divided into 11-16 minute modules. Includes definitions of the applicable root operations used for biopsy as well as guidelines for biopsy codes and examples of biopsy procedures. Compares and contrasts the two root operations Excision and Resection, both found in the first Group of root operations; those that take out some or all of a body part. Discusses the Group 1 Root Operations of Excision versus Resection when coding lymph nodes. Applicable Coding Clinic articles and coding guidelines are reviewed. This learning path provides 1 CEU Certificate toward 1 AHIMA CEU | Duration: 1 hour. The courses included within this learning path are: Biopsy Definition and Guidelines Part 1 Biopsy Examples Part 2 Excision and Resection Excision/Resection Lymph Nodes Educators: Ann Zeisset, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P and Teri Jorwic, MPH, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA.