Medical Coding – Surgery Course (CPT® Focus)

Overview

The Medical Coding – Surgery Course (CPT® Focus) is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of surgical procedure coding using the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system. This course helps students understand how to accurately code surgical procedures performed in hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities.
The program focuses on the Surgery section of CPT, which is one of the most important and complex areas in medical coding. Students will learn how to interpret operative reports, assign correct procedure codes, and follow coding guidelines used in the healthcare industry.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive CPT Training Detailed training on the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Surgery Section, covering coding guidelines and procedures.

  • Real Surgical Case Studies Practice with real-world surgical reports and medical documentation used in hospitals.

  • Anatomy & Medical Terminology Support Basic understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology related to surgical procedures.

  • Operative Report Analysis Learn how to read and interpret physician operative notes to assign accurate codes.

  • CPT Modifiers Training Learn how to apply surgical modifiers correctly for accurate billing and insurance claims.

  • Practical Coding Exercises Hands-on coding practice with examples from multiple surgical specialties.

  • Expert Instructor Guidance Training provided by experienced medical coding professionals.

  • Industry-Recognized Certification Certification provided after successful completion of the course.

  • Career-Focused Training Prepares students for careers in hospitals, healthcare BPOs, and medical billing companies.

  • Placement Assistance Support for job placement and interview preparation in the healthcare coding industry.

Course Objectives

Job Opportunities After Completing the course

Salary Prospects – Medical Coding (Surgery / CPT Focus)

Country
Average Salary
United States
$45,000 – $75,000 per year
United Kingdom
£22,000 – £40,000 per year
India
₹2 – ₹6 LPA depending on experience
Australia
AUD 55,000 – AUD 85,000 per year
UAE
AED 5,000 – AED 12,000 per month
Singapore
SGD 2,800 – SGD 5,500 per month

Who Should Take This Course

Course Content

  • Introduction to Medical Coding
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Overview
  • US Healthcare System & Insurance
  • Documentation Standards & Compliance
  • HIPAA Basics
  • CPT Structure & Guidelines
  • Global Surgical Package
  • Surgical Modifiers (-22, -24, -25, -50, -51, -59, -78, -79)
  • Bundling & Unbundling
  • NCCI Edits (CCI)
  • RVUs & Reimbursement Basics
  • Skin, Nail, Subcutaneous Procedures
  • Biopsies, Excisions, Repairs
  • Burns, Debridement
  • Lesion Coding (Benign vs Malignant)
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Fractures & Dislocations
  • Orthopedic Surgeries
  • Arthroscopy
  • Casts, Strapping & Splinting
  • Spine & Joint Procedures
  • Nasal, Sinus & Laryngeal Procedures
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Lung Surgeries
  • Thoracic Coding Basics
  • Heart & Vessel Surgeries
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Bypass & Angioplasty
  • Pacemaker & Stent Coding
  • Vascular Procedures
  • Esophagus, Stomach, Intestine
  • Colonoscopy & Endoscopy
  • Liver, Pancreas & Gallbladder
  • Hernia Repairs
  • Bariatric Surgery Coding
  • Kidney, Ureter, Bladder Procedures
  • Endoscopic Urology
  • Stone Removal Procedures
  • Prostate, Testicular Procedures
  • Gynecological Surgeries
  • Obstetric Surgical Coding
  • Brain & Spinal Cord Procedures
  • Craniotomy
  • Neurostimulators
  • Nerve Repair & Decompression
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Retina Procedures
  • Eyelid & Lacrimal System
  • Ear Procedures
  • Tympanoplasty
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Operative Report Reading
  • Physician Documentation Analysis
  • CPT Code Assignment
  • Modifier Application Scenarios
  • Denials & Error Correction
  • Audit & Quality Checks