CGS Health Information Technology Programs: Call 704-254-7900: Marion Diamond at Berkley College: Explaining the Human Skeleton

In order to be a great coder, knowledge of the human anatomy is essential. Listen as Berkley College Professor, Marion Diamond explains the human skeleton.

How would you code arthrocentesis of a joint ? The arthrocentesis codes are divided according to whether the joint is small, intermediate, or major. The shoulder is a major joint, the acromioclavicular joint, which is a part of the shoulder, is only an intermediate joint. This often leads to incorrectly coding the acromioclavicular joint as a major joint rather than as an intermediate joint.

Lidocaine, when used as an anesthetic, is not reported separately. However, any injected therapeutic drug can be coded separately. See the HCPCS manual for the drug code.

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4. Organizational skills: You must be organized. You will handle a variety of forms and important documents.

5. Computer literate: Do you know how to use a computer? The basics: attach documents, use word, and etc

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