General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, bile ducts, and thyroid gland. Billers and coders in general surgery must be familiar with the codes and terminologies used in the specialty.

Erendiz Academy and Certified General Surgery Coder Course Training

Our goal is to produce top quality coders to healthcare industry. Our trainers are subject matter experts having real working and teaching experience who will deliver theoretical and practical training to medical coders. Our training model will enable medical coders be ready for jobs immediately after training. Our program includes a comprehensive curriculum, tasks, and preparation for the CGSC exam via a number of sample exams. Our approach has demonstrated effectiveness in passing certification exams. If your search is to find best medical coding institute near Hyderabad or PAN INDIA then reach-out to Erendiz Academy. Erendiz Academy takes responsibility for training and grooming you for the CGSC final exam by providing you with top class training. We make certain that you obtain an effective and comprehensive education that covers all areas thoroughly. Medical Coders having General surgery prior experience are encouraged to take this CGSC exam. When reporting general surgical procedures such as hernia repairs, breast procedures, transplants, and so on, CGSC certification demonstrates expert ability to read and dissect operative notes and apply correct ICD-10-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and modifier coding assignment.

Obtaining a CGSC credential demonstrates that you have:

• Reading and abstracting physician office notes and operation notes in order to apply correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and modifier coding assignments
• Coding of general surgeons’ surgical procedures such as gastric bypass, breast biopsy, ambulatory phlebectomy, skin graft, cholecystectomy, pancreatic resection, and so on.
• E/M criteria for new and current office and outpatient services in 2021, as well as E/M coding based on documentation guidelines from 1995 and 1997.
• Medicare billing rules and restrictions, including instructional scenarios, shared visits, consultations, and worldwide surgery.
• Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
  
  

AAPC’s CGSC Exam Structure

• 100 multiple-choice questions (proctored)
• 4 hours to complete the exam
• Open Code Books (manuals)
• 70% passing score required
  
  

Mode of Training

• Online
• Classroom