CPT Coding: Digestive System Procedures (40,000 Series)

Healthcare coding procedures can become extremely complex as the procedures and surgeries grow in complexity as well. In order to properly code the procedures and services provided for each patient, healthcare professionals who work in billing require a fundamental understanding of the Surgery section of the CPT, specifically the Digestive System.

Mastering coding for procedures and services related to the abdomen, the peritoneum, and the momentum as well as hernia repairs will ensure healthcare professionals are able to properly bill and code for these common procedures.

Billing professionals require a firm grasp on of these common coding sections and the various procedures applicable to both systems. After completing this resource, learners will be able to:

• Review the format and codes of the Digestive System subsection
• Identify the anatomy and terminology of the digestive system sites and organs
• Apply guidelines and rules to correctly code procedures within the Digestive System subsection