Accurate and complete coding of provider services related to colon and rectal procedures is challenging. CPT®: Coding of Colon and Rectal Procedures provides detailed understanding of the structure of the CPT coding system, the guidance specific to proper coding of colon and rectal procedures, and clinical knowledge of anatomy and current medical procedures.
CPT®: Coding of Colon and Rectal Procedures
Kim Huey, MJ, CHC, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCO, COC and Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P
$79.00
CEUs: 1.5 1.5 AHIMA 1.5 AAPC
Included in eLearning Library. Price per person. Group rates available.Overview
Codes change yearly! We take seriously our obligation to provide you with accurate and up-to-date instruction. This course is updated for the 2026 code set.
Accurate and complete coding of provider services related to colon and rectal procedures is challenging. CPT®: Coding of Colon and Rectal Procedures provides detailed understanding of the structure of the CPT coding system, the guidance specific to proper coding of colon and rectal procedures, and clinical knowledge of anatomy and current medical procedures.
- Partial Colectomy Procedures, including laparoscopic-assisted, Hartmann procedure, take-down of splenic flexure, and more!
- Total Colectomy, including removal of rectum, techniques for closure, ileoanal ileal reservoir, and more!
- Proctectomy Procedures including approaches, staged procedures, and more!
What makes CPT®: Coding of Colon and Rectal Procedures the course you need to master this complex area of coding?
- Clinical Terminology What is the difference between colostomy, ileostomy, ileoproctoscopy, ileal reservoir or colonic reservoir? What is meant by the phrase “low pelvic anastomosis” and “low anterior resection?” This course tackles all of the clinical terms and translates them into coding selections.
- Coding Pathways This section of coding has multi-axial decision-making that makes any software coding product difficult to decipher. This course breaks it down with snapshots of each family of codes.
- Examples of multi-axial decision-making include the following: Partial vs. complete colectomy; with or without proctectomy; with direct anastomosis or with an external stoma; and more!
- In addition, the proctectomy section incorporates approaches and techniques, such as pull-through, J-pouch, transsacral, and abdominoperineal.
- Anatomic Markers Visualizing the procedures anatomically helps with reading complicated operative reports. What are the clues, within the operative report, that assist the coder’s job of translating documentation into coding?
- Multiple Decision Trees are used throughout the course to lead learner through the critical decision-making steps necessary to arrive at correct code selection.
- Apply what you learn! Case studies and operative reports are used to test the student’s knowledge of correct CPT coding of colon and rectal procedures.
CPT: Colon and Rectal Procedures
Partial Colectomy
- Laparascopic-Assisted Procedures
- Laparoscopic Procedure Converted to Open
- Form and Organization of Codes
- Stoma Vs. Direct Anastomosis
Partial Colectomy (Anastomosis or Stoma)
- Documentation of Take-Down of Splenic Flexure
- Points of Transection
- Specialty Procedures Such as Hartmann and Low Pelvic Anastomosis
Total Colectomy
- With or Without Removal of Rectum
- Confusion Over Clinical Term Coloproctectomy
- Technique For Closure (Anastomosis, Stoma)
- Ileoanal Anastomosis or Ileal Reservoir
Proctectomy Procedures
- Survey of Proctectomy Codes
- Approaches
- Staged Procedures
The level of effort to complete this course, start to finish, is equivalent to 1.5 CEUs and should take you approximately 1.5-4.5 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.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course work, student will be able to download a Libman Education Certificate of Completion. The Certificate of Completion will list the course as awarding 1.5 CEUs.
AHIMA: 1.5 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: 1.5 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.
Kim Huey, MJ, CHC, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCO, COC
As owner of KGG Coding and Reimbursement Consulting, LLC, Kim Huey is an independent coding and reimbursement consultant, providing audit, training and oversight of coding and reimbursement functions for physicians.
Kim completed three years of pre-medical education at the University of Alabama before she decided that she preferred the business side of medicine. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management and went on to obtain certification through AAPC and AHIMA. Recognizing the important position of compliance in today’s environment, she has obtained certification as a Certified Professional Compliance Officer and has earned a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law. Kim has authored numerous articles, spoken at local, state and national conferences and presented audioconferences related to the business side of medicine. Kim has worked with providers in virtually all specialties, from General Surgery to Obstetrics/Gynecology to Oncology to Internal Medicine and beyond.
Kim expresses her confidence in coders at this time of critical change in healthcare:
“Coding is the universal language of healthcare. Individuals who put in the effort to master this language and understand in detail how to properly assign codes, monitor the AI-supported coding process, and analyze the resulting impacts on data and reimbursement are well positioned for critical jobs in the revenue cycle of our organizations. It is an exciting time to be a coder!”
Kim can be reached at kim@kimthecoder.com
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.”
“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
“by the way, Gail’s course is great, I am enjoying!” — HIM Director on Gail’s course ICD-10-CM for Coding Professionals
“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
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