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. Coding and Billing Part 1: Basic Evaluation and Management, Emergency Department E/M, Prolonged Services, Adult Critical Care Documentation and Coding. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2020; Vol. 5.
- Esposito, Thomas; Reed, Robert; et al. Coding and Billing Part 2: Postoperative Documentation and Coding, Documentation and Coding in Conjunction with Trainees and Advanced Practitioners, Coding Select Procedures. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2020; Vol. 5.
- Esposito, Thomas; Reed, Robert; et al. Coding and Billing Part 3: Coding of Additional Select Procedures, Modifiers, Telemedicine Coding, Robotic Surgery. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2020; Vol. 5.
- Additional Resources