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
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Overview
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.
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.
Products may be purchased individually. Detailed syllabus for each course is available on the individual course page.
Unlimited course access during the 16-week enrollment period.
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 required to complete this course bundle is 2 CEUs and typically takes approximately 2-6 clock hours to complete.
Enrollment Period
You will have access to the course materials for the full 20-week enrollment period, and we encourage you to revisit the lessons, coding cases, and resources as often as needed to reinforce learning and strengthen your skills.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course work, learner will download a Libman Education Certificate of Completion which may be used to support a CEU submission. The Libman Education Certificate of Completion includes:
• Course title
• CEU value
• Completion date
• Applicable HIIM domain(s)
Prior Approval CEUs
Please refer to individual product pages for status of prior approval CEUs.
myAHIMA CEU Portal
After expiration of the prior approval CEU, the course may still qualify for self-reported CEU submission through the myAHIMA CEU Portal. Final CEU approval is determined by AHIMA.
Showcase Your Achievement
Don’t hide your accomplishment! Add this course to your resume, LinkedIn profile, or professional portfolio, and share your achievement with your employer and colleagues. Continued professional development and hands-on skills training are key components of long-term career success in today’s evolving healthcare environment.
- 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. Depending on the topic, some courses may offer an extended enrollment period. 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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