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The Urology Coding Professional: A Comprehensive Training Program

In urology, code selection can depend on details that are easy to miss: which side was treated, where the scope traveled, whether a stone was fragmented or extracted, and what happened to a stent. The approach may also change from endoscopic to laparoscopic, robotic, or open surgery. We developed this course to help experienced coders read those reports with a better understanding of the procedures being described. Cases cover endourology, kidney and ureter surgery, bladder and prostate procedures, male genital and pelvic floor surgery, and office services. We will concentrate on finding documentation that supports a code, recognizing work that may be included, and knowing when to ask the physician for clarification.

48 lessons

Webinar Objectives

Follow urinary tract and reproductive anatomy in urology operative documentation.
Recognize the differences among endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, and open approaches.
Identify documented side, site, scope work, stone treatment, and stent services.
Recognize clinical details already documented without independently interpreting findings.
Find the passages in operative reports that support a proposed CPT code.
Distinguish separately reportable work from services already included in another code.
Use current CPT instructions, coding guidance and applicable edits to check code selection.
Recognize missing, unclear or conflicting details that could affect coding accuracy.
Know when a physician clarification is needed and when the existing record is sufficient.
Explain coding decisions clearly to providers and clinical staff using the documented work.

Format & Logistics

Format: Self-paced, online

Curriculum: 10 modules, 16 instructional hours

Access period: 6 months from enrollment

Credential: Healthcare Inspired Certificate of Completion

Audience: Experienced medical coders, urology coders, coding auditors, documentation specialists and revenue integrity professionals

Recommended background: Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding

Completion requirements: All 10 modules viewed in full; all module practical applications completed; Module 1-9 assessments passed at 70% (125 questions total, unlimited retakes) to unlock each next module; Module 10 Final Competency Assessment (30 questions + 5 comprehensive operative report case reviews) passed at 80%

HCI documentation review method: IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND, LOCATE, VALIDATE, CLARIFY

Regular tuition: $99. Included at no additional cost for Annual HCi members in a qualifying tier (Signature, Premier or Pinnacle) via your membership's specialty course redemptions.

Important Disclaimers

This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, compliance, or professional advice. Always consult your organization's legal counsel, compliance officer, or payer-specific guidance before applying any coding, billing, or documentation practice discussed here.

CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). Healthcare Inspired is not affiliated with or endorsed by the AMA.

This course does not offer CEU credit on its own. HCi members have access to separate CEU-eligible live webinars and events as part of their membership, and this specialty course is included in qualifying HCi membership tiers.

Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Urology Documentation Analysis

Lesson 1.1: Your Role in Urology Coding

Lesson 1.2: Reading the Operative Report

Lesson 1.3: Terms That Change the Code

Lesson 1.4: Approaches and Conversions

Lesson 1.5: Researching Urology Codes

Module 2: Endourology: Cystourethroscopy & Ureteroscopy Documentation

Lesson 2.1: Diagnostic and Surgical Cystoscopy

Lesson 2.2: Ureteral Catheterization and Retrograde Pyelography

Lesson 2.3: Ureteroscopy and Stone Treatment

Lesson 2.4: Stents: Placement, Exchange and Removal

Lesson 2.5: Bladder Stones, Foreign Bodies and Separate Procedures

Lesson 2.6: Side, Bilateral Work and Multiple Procedures

Module 3: Kidney & Ureter Surgical Documentation

Lesson 3.1: Kidney and Ureter Anatomy

Lesson 3.2: Nephrectomy and Pyeloplasty

Lesson 3.3: Percutaneous Stone Surgery

Lesson 3.4: ESWL and Reconstruction

Module 4: Bladder Surgical Documentation

Lesson 4.1: Bladder Anatomy

Lesson 4.2: TURBT and Related Procedures

Lesson 4.3: Cystectomy and Diversion

Lesson 4.4: Other Bladder Procedures

Lesson 4.5: Three Bladder Cases

Module 5: Prostate Surgical Documentation

Lesson 5.1: Biopsy and Guidance

Lesson 5.2: TURP, Laser and Energy Treatments

Lesson 5.3: Urethral Lift and Prostatectomy

Lesson 5.4: Radiation-Related Procedures

Lesson 5.5: Three Prostate Cases

Module 6: Male Genital Surgical Documentation

Lesson 6.1: Circumcision

Lesson 6.2: Scrotal Procedures

Lesson 6.3: Vasectomy and Prosthesis

Lesson 6.4: Settings and Global Periods

Lesson 6.5: Three Male Genital Cases

Module 7: Female Urology & Pelvic Floor Documentation

Lesson 7.1: Slings and Bulking

Lesson 7.2: Prolapse Repair

Lesson 7.3: Neuromodulation

Lesson 7.4: Combinations and Edits

Lesson 7.5: Three Pelvic Floor Cases

Module 8: Urodynamics, Office Procedures & Drug Administration

Lesson 8.1: Urodynamics

Lesson 8.2: Office Procedures

Lesson 8.3: Drugs and Supplies

Lesson 8.4: Visits

Lesson 8.5: Three Office Procedure Cases

Module 9: Documentation Support, Coding Compliance & Physician Communication

Lesson 9.1: Documentation Support

Lesson 9.2: Risks and Requirements

Lesson 9.3: Queries and Rationale

Lesson 9.4: Documentation Review and Sample Query

Module 10: Advanced Urology Operative Report Analysis & Practical Application

Lesson 10.1: The Five-Step Review Process

Lesson 10.2: Endoscopy, Kidney and Bladder Review

Lesson 10.3: Prostate, Genital, Pelvic Floor and Office Review

Lesson 10.4: Five Comprehensive Cases