Does Medtronic offer any courses on coding for spinal procedures?
Yes. It’s no longer necessary to travel to a classroom in order to stay abreast of changes in the industry. Now it’s possible to go online and learn about the latest developments in the business of spine care, coding changes, regulations, and documentation requirements because Medtronic provides live, interactive programs free of charge throughout the year. Through the Spine Academy Learning SeriesSM you can: • Get a basic overview of spine anatomy, spinal instrumentation and surgical procedures • Clarify the correct use of modifiers in complex spine surgery coding • Identify new technologies and common documentation challenges • Learn spinal CPT and ICD-9 coding through working with case examples • Understand the pros and cons of the development of a spine center • Gain knowledge about negotiating managed care contracts for your physician practice • Ask questions and receive answers in real time Contact the SpineLine® at 1-877-690-5353 to obtain a schedule of upcoming courses, or go t
