Comprehensive Outpatient Spinal Coding provides an all-inclusive approach to coding CPT® procedures. Learn to code these spinal fusion procedures with the unique perspective of nationally recognized CPT coding expert Gail I. Smith.
Comprehensive Outpatient Spinal Procedure Coding
Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P
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CEUs: 2 2 AHIMA 2 AAPC
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Codes change yearly! We take seriously our obligation to provide you with accurate and up-to-date instruction. This program is updated for the 2026 code set.
Comprehensive Outpatient Spinal Coding provides an all-inclusive approach to coding CPT® procedures. Learn to code these spinal fusion procedures with the unique perspective of nationally recognized CPT coding expert Gail I. Smith.
CPT®: Coding of Spinal Fusion Procedures
Provides the learner with clinical knowledge of spine anatomy and current medical procedures, detailed understanding of the structure of the CPT coding system, and insightful guidance on proper coding of spinal fusion procedures. Hands-on tools take the learner step-by-step from documentation to accurate coding.
CPT®: Coding of Spinal Fusion Procedures explores the documentation necessary to support coding decisions. Key course features include:
- Translating documentation into CPT® terminology (such as interspace and vertebral segment)
- Discussion of systematic analysis of documentation with worksheet
- Differentiating between the approaches for spinal fusion procedures
- Anatomic descriptions and videos that allow the content to come alive for the learner
- Interpretation of decompression and how it impacts coding
- Numerous practice exercises that include (case studies, knowledge checks and excerpts from operative reports)
Practical Coding Experience: Outpatient Spinal Fusion Procedures
Hands-on coding practice coupled with detailed guidance on correct code assignment.
Using Libman Education’s proprietary Coding Workspace™ format, learners sharpen their coding skills on challenging real-world operative reports varying in complexity from basic to advanced coding including each of the major types of spinal fusion while learning to interpret the documentation.
What makes this course different?
- Course includes 10 carefully selected spinal fusion operative reports exploring key clinical concepts such as bone grafts, instrumentation, and others
- Useful videos are provided illustrating current surgical procedures
- Key phrases within the operative report are highlighted to uncover the documentation drivers that lead directly to correct coding assignment
- Rationale for each procedure code includes Official Coding Guidelines and clinical explanations
- BONUS! Proprietary resource items created by the author to improve comprehension and increase productivity: Coding Worksheet and Decision Trees
Unlimited course access during the 6-week enrollment period.
CPT: Coding of Spinal Fusion Procedures
- Identification of coding pathways for spinal fusion procedures
- Anatomical structure of spine and CPT terminology
- Describing the organization and structure of codes in CPT
- Decision making tools for assignment of codes
- Differentiating between surgical approaches, bone grafts and spinal instrumentation
- Describe the unique characteristics of posterior interbody lumbar fusion and associated decompression
- Dissecting the operative report to abstract key documentation elements
- Identification of common “other procedures” reported with spinal fusions (decompression, operating microscope, computer-assisted navigation)
- Identify the relationship between corpectomy and spinal fusions
- Step-by-step process for coding spinal fusion
Practical Coding Experience: Outpatient Spinal Procedures provides hands-on coding practice coupled with detailed guidance on correct code assignment. The following surgical procedures/components are included in the course:
- Posterior cervical fusion
- Lumbar interbody and posterolateral fusion
- Corpectomy with fusion
- Anterior cervical fusion with decompression
- Thoracolumbar fusion with multiple techniques
- Posterior lumbar fusion, spinal navigation
- Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with posterolateral fusion
- Exploration of fusion, revision of arthrodesis and reinsertion of instrumentation
- Anterior cervical decompressive fusion with minimal corpectomy
- Posterior cervical and thoracic fusion with decompression
Using ten carefully selected, real-world inpatient cases varying in complexity from basic to advanced, the Coding Workspace™ will sharpen your skills and make you truly workforce-ready!
Join course author, Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, for a demonstration of Coding Workspace™. Access the demo here.
The level of effort to complete this course bundle, start to finish, is equivalent to 2 CEUs and should take you approximately 2-6 hours to complete. Remember: You have access to the course materials for the full 16-week enrollment period and we encourage you to re-review any materials that are helpful to you.
Certificates of Completion
Upon successful completion of each course in the bundle, student will be able to download a Libman Education Certificate of Completion. The combined Certificates of Completion for the entire bundle will total 2 CEUs.
AHIMA: 2 CEUs
This program has been approved for continuing education unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider.
AAPC: 2 CEUs
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
- WebinarPlus™ multimedia and interactive online training format promotes engagement with challenging materials while offering independent self-study.
- Downloadable and printable “Course Highlights” saves time! This active learning tool assists with mastery of the course content.
- Teaching methods including audio and video files, diagrams, and animations to accommodate different learning styles. Where appropriate, the Merck Manual Professional Version supplements course materials with in-depth descriptions of diagnoses and/or procedures.
- Knowledge checks and/or final assessment ensure mastery of material.
- Online Flexibility! Materials available via secure Learning Management System (LMS). Work at your own pace — save time and travel costs.
- Earn Libman Education Certificate of Completion and CEUs.
- To receive CEU credit, students must achieve a passing rate on the course assessment(s).
- Course is self-paced. For planning purposes, assume 1-3 hours required for each CEU.
- Unlimited course access during enrollment period. For courses offering greater than one CEU, enrollment period is 16 weeks. For courses offering one or fewer CEUs, enrollment period is 4 weeks. Courses purchased as a bundle or package may have a longer enrollment period.
- Extensions to the enrollment period are available.
- Price listed is per person/per course. Group rates available upon request.
Using Libman Education’s proprietary Coding Workspace™ format, learners sharpen their coding skills interpreting real-world documentation varying in complexity from basic to advanced.
- Access the work queue of carefully selected cases that demonstrate key concepts and coding challenges
- Evaluate the documentation to support assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and/or CPT® procedure codes
- “Finalize” your code selection and receive immediate feedback identifying correct codes and any additional codes missed
- Re-review the documentation now annotated to show where the necessary details to support code selection are found
- View LibmanLightbox™ lessons to deepen understanding
Independent self-study designed for the adult learner:
- Online Flexibility! Materials available via secure Learning Management System (LMS). Work at your own pace — save time and travel costs.
- Earn Libman Education Certificate of Completion and CEUs.
- Course is self-paced. For planning purposes, assume 1-3 hours required for each CEU.
- Unlimited course access during enrollment period. For courses offering greater than one CEU, enrollment period is 16 weeks. For courses offering one or fewer CEUs, enrollment period is 4 weeks. Courses purchased as a bundle or package may have a longer enrollment period.
- Extensions to the enrollment period are available.
- Price listed is per person/per course. Group rates available upon request.
Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P
Gail Smith is a nationally recognized educator, thought leader in use of Artificial Intelligence in workforce training, and advocate for the advancement of health information management (HIM) professionals.
A strong believer that ‘coders learn by coding,’ Gail has worked with Libman Education as a course author since 2013 and has written both instructional materials organized by body system (breast, spinal fusion, and others) and hands-on Practical Coding Experiences designed to increase both quality of coding and productivity.
Gail was an associate professor and director of the HIM program at the University of Cincinnati and HIM program director at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Gail was author of several textbooks, including Basic Procedural Terminology and HCPCS Coding published by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Gail currently consults with an international software company specializing in medical terminologies. Gail is President of Gail I. Smith Consulting.
Gail’s unique approach to professional development of coders is integral to her work with Libman Education. According to Gail:
“One cannot possibly teach every coding scenario a coder will experience in their career. Coding education must focus instead on how to arrive at an accurate and defensible code assignment. It is the difference between learning to fish and being given a fish. If you learn to code instead of being given answers to memorize, you will be able to arrive at the complete codes more quickly and with greater confidence.”
“Thank you so much for providing the LibmanLightbox™ education. They are always wonderful!” — Nancie DeCourcy, Inpatient Coder, Houston Methodist
“I want a new and innovative experience for our students and the ‘Coding Workspace’ is something that will help beginning students get the necessary real world experience and also enable them to add this experience to their resumes.” — Tanda Emanuel, MBA, RHIT, CPC, Program Coordinator/Instructor, Health Information Management/Electronic Health Records, Health Sciences Division, Hagerstown Community College
“So glad to hear that Gail will be leading this course. She is an exceptional educator.” — HIM Practitioner, on Gail’s course CPT: Introduction to Procedural Coding
“I have completed the CPT update course and loved it. Pairing the audio with the visual works well for my learning style. It was well worth the money for me to spend. Much better than the quickie, run-through-everything-in-an-hour CEU offerings work allows us.” — Karin A., MPS, RHIT, CPC-I, CPC, CMA, PBT, Professional Coding Quality Specialist, on Gail’s course CPT® Code Updates
“I recently completed the CPT Update. I thought it was a wonderful course. It is so important as a coder that I know and understand the changes each year. This course was very helpful to me.” — Marcelette on Gail’s course CPT® Code Updates
“Gail Smith is one of my favorite resources, the work that your team is doing is outstanding and professional, Thanks again, for your help” — HIM Coder
“I’m pleasantly surprised at your response … really didn’t think I would receive anything at all, so, thank you! I believe that alone says a lot for Libman Education. I would recommend you to other coding professionals.” — Jennifer Jones, CPC
“LOVEEE Libman! Very happy with the classes I’ve taken.” — Linda C.
“Any of Libman Education’s courses are worth time and cost. Always walk away with a useable, clarity or reinforcement of subject matter.”
“I greatly appreciate this support and outstanding customer service!” — former student
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