Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC) Preparation Training Course
General surgery is another rapidly growing area of healthcare – and there is still room for growth to keep pace with ever-increasing demand. The total employment of physicians and surgeons is expected to increase by 4% from 2019 to 2029. In 2025, the supply of specialists in general surgery is expected to lag behind the increase in demand. CSLA now offers specialized / advanced training to members interested in obtaining their CGSC certificate.Training aims
- Review common general surgery diagnostic codes and conditions.
- Read the CPT® and CMS E / M guidelines.
- Common procedures in general surgery.
- Discuss the concepts most missed on the CGSC certification exam.
- Practice test that mimics the format and structure of the CGSC certification exam.
Training content
- Interactive conferences with exercises.
- Practical test with operative cases with a total of 35 multiple choice questions.
Further information
- This online course is intended for general surgery programmers so clinicians can prepare you for the CGSC ™ certification exam. No additional credentials are required to obtain CGSC ™ credentials. Students will review common diagnoses, surgical procedures, and coding of managing assessments for general surgery.
- Time required: 4 hours, without additional study time
- Approved for 4 PDUs after passing in the direction of CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM and special login information except CIRCC (one-time use)
For more course details,
Download the General Surgery Specialty Coding Course Syllabus
Course Requirements
- Materials (not included with this course):
- CPT® Professional Edition (current year), AMA publisher
- ICD-10-CM (current year), any publisher
- HCPCS Level II (current year), any publisher
- Computer with high-speed internet connection and Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Download General Surgery Specialty Coding Course Syllabus
| S.No | Choose Your Specialty | Choose Your Certifications |
| 1 | Anesthesia and Pain Management – CANPC | CPC (Certified Professional Coder) |
| 2 | Cardiology (CCC) | COC (Certified Outpatient Coder) |
| 3 | Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CCVTC) | CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) |
| 4 | Emergency Department (CEDC) | CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) |
| 5 | Family Practice (CFPC) | CPB (Certified Professional Biller) |
| 6 | General Surgery (CGSC) | CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor) |
| 7 | Hematology and Oncology (CHONC) | CDEO (Certified Documentation Expert – Outpatient) |
| 8 | Obstetrics and Gynecology (COBGC) | CPPM (Certified Physician Practice Manager) |
| 9 | Ophthalmology (COPC) | CPCO (Certified Professional Compliance Officer) |
| 10 | Orthopedic Surgery (COSC) | Medical Coding |
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