Coding in the Reproductive Health Care Environment: The Fundamentals of Coding eLearning (Module 1)

This updated course provides an overview of the purpose of coding and how codes are used to document services provided during a medical visit. It includes new guidance for evaluation and management (E/M) codes that went into effect on January 1, 2021, and coding for telemedicine visits has been added. This course is intended for clinicians and billing staff with no prior medical coding experience.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the importance of accurate coding by providers in a reproductive health setting
• Explain the application of appropriate billing codes used in a reproductive health setting
• Describe the changes to evaluation and management (E/M) codes in effect as of January 1, 2021
• Describe common codes used for family planning services delivered via telehealth

Time: 1 hour

Continuing Education: 1.0 contact hour

There is no fee for a continuing nursing education (CNE) certificate upon successful completion of this activity.

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. is an approved provider with distinction of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division, an Accredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity has been approved for a total of 1 contact hours. Activity #RHNTC7

In order to receive the full credit, participants must complete an evaluation and complete the entire eLearning course. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Last Review: 01/02/2021

Date of Expiration: 01/01/2023

Certificate of Completion: Yes

Other Courses in the Coding in the Reproductive Health Care Environment Series:

Coding in the Reproductive Health Care Environment: The Coding Process eLearning (Module 2)
Coding in the Reproductive Health Care Environment: Advanced Case Studies in Coding eLearning (Module 3)