Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery Coding Course
The Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery Coding Course is designed to help coders, billers, and other medical professionals become competent in coding neurological diagnoses and services.
Students will learn the anatomy of the nervous system, diseases and conditions associated with the nervous system, and procedures performed on the neurological system.
We'll also discuss the nuances of diagnosis coding for neurology and walk students through key reporting guidelines. Additionally, complex cases will be discussed in the course material to demonstrate proper application of CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM coding for diagnostic and surgical neurology services.
Education and experience requirements
Completion of a professional coding course or 1 year of ProFee coding experience is recommended.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Approval for 10 CEUs upon successful course completion (one-time use only).
Required books
AMA CPT® Professional Edition (current year)
ICD-10-CM code book (current year), any publisher
Course format
This is an online self-paced instruction course. You get the flexibility to complete the course on your own time, at your own pace with on-demand training. Get the help you need from the certified coaching team at any point in your training via email.
Certificate of completion
Certificate issued upon completion with a 70% passing score.
Who should take this course?
The Advanced Neurology and Neurosurgery Coding Course is for coders, billers, and other medical professionals who want to become competent in coding neurological diagnoses and services.
Course objectives
Grasp anatomical concepts significantly related to the nervous system
Review terminology relevant to the nervous system
Provide practical advice on overcoming the most common CPT® coding dilemmas involving the nervous system
Awareness of important documentation issues and possible shortcomings, as they apply to procedures of the nervous system
Discuss application of the most frequently used CPT® modifiers
Introduce ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II codes and coding guidelines as they apply to the nervous system
Supply hands-on examples of material to improve your grasp of the above concepts