Billing and Coding in Acute Care Surgery

The fellow should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate coding in EGS and Trauma Surgery

Resources

• Topic Summary
• AAST Education Module - Acute Care Surgery Code for Reimbursement: Critical Care Documents
• AAST Education Module - Acute Care Surgery Coding for Reimbursement: Modifiers
• AAST Education Module - Acute Care Surgery Coding for Reimbursement: Procedures
• Overview Articles
  • Esposito, Thomas; Reed, Robert; et al., Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2020.  Coding and Billing Part 1: Basic Evaluation and Management, Emergency Department E/M, Prolonged Services, Adult Critical Care Documentation and Coding
  • Esposito, Thomas; Reed, Robert; et al.. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2020. Coding and Billing Part 2: Postoperative Documentation and Coding, Documentation and Coding in Conjunction with Trainees and Advanced Practitioners, Coding Select Procedures
  • Esposito, Thomas; Reed, Robert; et al., Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2020.  Coding and Billing Part 3: Coding of Additional Select Procedures, Modifiers, Telemedicine Coding, Robotic Surgery
• Additional Resources
  • Bernard, Andrew; Staudenmayer, Kristan; et al., Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2029.  Macroeconomic trends and practice models