DRG5: Breast Procedures Online Learning Course

Targeted Instruction: Covers essential topics including breast anatomy, various types of mammography, breast MRI, and image-guided procedures.  

Interactive Exercises: Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios to ensure understanding and retention.  

Comprehensive Learning Materials: Includes a range of topics from screening and diagnostic mammography to advanced procedures like breast-specific gamma and PET imaging.  

Understand Breast Imaging Techniques: Gain insights into the complexities of breast imaging techniques such as digital breast tomosynthesis and ultrasound.  

Navigate Medicare Coverage: Learn the specifics of Medicare coverage for mammograms and other breast imaging procedures.  

Code with Confidence: Become proficient in using appropriate modifiers and resolving bundling issues to enhance coding accuracy and compliance.  

Who is this course designed for? This course is specifically developed for medical coders in outpatient settings, including those at physician practices and hospital outpatient departments, focusing on breast imaging coding.  

What topics are covered in the course? It covers a comprehensive range of topics from breast anatomy and various imaging techniques like MRI and ultrasound to specialized procedures such as sentinel node studies and percutaneous biopsies.  

What are the benefits of taking this course? By completing this course, you'll be able to accurately assign procedure codes for breast imaging, apply modifiers correctly, handle bundling issues effectively, and ensure compliance with Medicare coverage rules.