Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery provides hands-on coding practice on commonly performed procedures. Includes ICD-10-CM and CPT coding coupled with instant feedback and explanations. Using Libman Education’s proprietary Coding Workspace™ format, learners sharpen their skills as they follow correct coding pathways and apply coding guidelines with confidence.
Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery
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Overview
Codes change yearly! We take seriously our obligation to provide you with accurate and up-to-date instruction. These courses are updated for the 2026 code set.
Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery provides hands-on coding practice on commonly performed procedures. Includes ICD-10-CM and CPT® coding coupled with instant feedback and explanations. Using Libman Education’s proprietary Coding Workspace™ format, learners sharpen their skills as they follow correct coding pathways and apply coding guidelines with confidence.
Learn to ‘think like a coder!’ Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery duplicates the viewing of typed documents in the electronic health record (EHR) and requires the coder to apply ASC Coding Policy, the conventions and Official Coding Guidelines for the ICD-10-CM and CPT® code sets as codes are assigned. Goes way beyond the standard “this is the code” approach! Training includes detailed feedback, index pathways, tips, and decision-making tools.
Progressive learning! Starting with coding of short cases featuring limited diagnoses and procedures, learners progress to coding larger cases with multiple interconnected diagnoses and several related procedures. The cases are easy to navigate and the steps are intuitive.
- Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 1 provides a selection of 10 operative reports that set the foundation for new coding professionals as well as those in the field that want to perform a self-assessment. Procedures include:
- Incarcerated Femoral Hernia
- Fine Needle Aspiration of Lymph Node
- Repair of Torn Rotator Cuff
- and more!
- Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 2 provides 10 additional operative reports featuring new topics and opportunities for advancing coding skills and knowledge. Procedures include:
- Wound Debridement
- AV Fistula/Graft
- Incomplete Colonoscopy
- and more!
- Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 3 provides 10 additional operative reports featuring new topics and opportunities for advancing coding skills and knowledge. Procedures include:
- Hysterectomy
- Laryngoscopy
- Nerve Ablation
- and more!
It’s like having a personal coding mentor! Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery simulates the educational method used during in-person training. Learners receive immediate feedback on codes assigned with detailed rationales. Use the in-course feedback button for additional coaching from Libman Education educators.
The learning does not stop once the coding is done! Each case is annotated with information that helps the coder identify where all the necessary details to support code selection are found in the documentation.
Plus more! Short quizzes help reinforce learning every step of the way. A detailed course completion certificate identifies the concepts mastered in the cases, suitable for use during the interview process as proof of experience.
What makes this course different?
- Carefully selected and challenging real-world Ambulatory Surgery cases, including:
- Excision Debridement vs. Wound Care Management Codes
- Coding Lesions from Integumentary vs. Musculoskeletal system chapters
- Importance of ICD-10-CM morphology for reporting neoplasms
- Emphasis on understanding and applying Official Coding Guidelines for both CPT® and ICD-10-CM. Highlighting ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for procedural complications. Reference to NCCI edits to assist with coding decisions for multiple procedures. Additional resources coding professionals should know and use when coding.
- The Coding Workspace™ simulated environment includes coding policies and procedures that mimic the health care industry
Integrated anatomic markers to support coding decisions. Cases designed to make the connection from clinical indicators to coding and suggest when a coding query might be necessary- “Quick Tips” and “Bottom Line” features help learners quickly grasp concepts that govern code selection
- BONUS! Proprietary and helpful Decision Trees to visualize procedure coding pathways and documentation elements.
- BONUS! LibmanLightbox™ targeted learning modules enhance the learning experience with clinical snapshots, videos of surgical procedures, and easy to understand coding guidance. Examples include:
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- Differentiating between AV Fistula vs. AV Graft
- Tackling the difficult subject of Wound Debridement
- Incomplete Colonoscopy Procedures that includes discussion about modifiers (physician vs. facility)
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How does it work?
- View LibmanLightbox™ modules that orient the coder to the challenges of Ambulatory Surgery coding and enhance the coder’s depth of understanding
- Access the work queue of carefully selected operative reports that demonstrate key concepts and coding challenges
- Evaluate the documentation to support assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnoses codes and 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
- Realistic workplace Coding Quality Measure: 90% performance on final assessment required to earn CEU
Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 1 cases include:
- Upper Endoscopy
- Excision of Breast Mass
- Excision of Nevus
- Incarcerated Femoral Hernia
- Fine Needle Aspiration of Lymph Node
- Excision of Epidermal Lesion
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Repair of Torn Rotator Cuff
- Removal of Nasolabial Lesion
- Tonsillectomy
Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 2 cases include:
- Control of Bleeding
- Excision of Lipoma
- Wound Debridement
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- AV Fistula/Graft
- Epidural Block Injection
- Hysteroscopy
- Excision of Lesion
- Incomplete Colonoscopy
Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 3 cases include:
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- Breast Procedure
- Colonoscopy
- Spinal Fusion
- Debridement
- Laryngoscopy
- AV Fistula/Graft
- Nerve Ablation
- Hysterectomy
- Bladder Neck Surgery
Using carefully selected, real-world cases varying in complexity from basic to advanced, the Coding Workspace™ will sharpen your skills and make you truly workforce-ready!
Join Libman Education author, Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, for a demonstration of Coding Workspace™. Access the free video here.
The level of effort required to complete each of these courses is 1 CEU and typically takes approximately 1-3 clock hours to complete.
Enrollment Period
You will have access to the course materials for the full 4-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
Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 1
AHIMA: 1 CEU, expiring 3/14/27
This course 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 CEU, expiring 3/30/27
This course 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.
Practical Coding Experience: Ambulatory Surgery 2
AHIMA: 1 CEU, expiring 5/11/27
This course 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 CEU, expiring 5/30/27
This course 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.
myAHIMA CEU Portal
After expiration of the prior approval CEU, the courses 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.
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.
Kim Huey, MJ, CHC, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCO, COC, CPC-M
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.”
“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
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Required Resource:
- ICD-10-CM Code Book – 2026 or students may elect to use electronic files
- CPT® Code Book – 2026
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