Elevating Auditors into Surgical Auditing Experts

For current and aspiring Surgical Auditors.

Why We Created This Bootcamp

Surgical services represent some of the most complex, high-risk, and highly scrutinized areas of medical auditing. Between global surgical packages, modifier usage, documentation requirements, medical necessity considerations, and specialty- specific coding rules, even experienced auditors can find themselves navigating challenging scenarios.

That’s why NAMAS developed the Surgical Auditing Training—a comprehensive 12-hour educational experience designed specifically for auditors, coders, compliance professionals, and educators who want to strengthen their ability to confidently review surgical services and identify compliance risk. Whether you audit for a physician practice, health system, consulting organization, or payer, this training will help you sharpen your audit methodology and expand your expertise in one of healthcare’s most challenging specialties.

What You'll Learn

Our bootcamp offers an in-depth curriculum tailored specifically for auditors who review surgical services and documentation:

Understanding Surgical Documentation

- - Review the essential components of operative reports and procedure documentation.
  - Identify documentation elements that support accurate code assignment and compliance.
  - Recognize common documentation deficiencies that impact audit outcomes.

Surgical Coding & Procedure Analysis

- - Understand how CPT® coding principles apply to surgical services.
  - Analyze operative notes to validate reported procedures.
  - Identify discrepancies between documentation and billed services.

Modifier Auditing & Documentation Support

- - Review commonly used surgical modifiers and their documentation requirements.
  - Evaluate modifier usage for accuracy and compliance.
  - Identify modifier-related audit risks and reporting concerns.

Global Surgical Package Concepts

- - Effective Speaking Skills for Educators: Enhance your verbal communication to engage and instruct physicians effectively.
  - Engaging Your Audience: Use interactive methods to maintain interest and participation among physicians.
  - Handling Questions and Facilitating Discussions: Manage Q&A sessions and discussions with confidence and professionalism.

Identifying Compliance & Audit Risks

- - Learn how to document audit findings clearly and professionally.
  - Create defensible audit reports supported by documentation.
  - Communicate findings in a manner that promotes provider understanding and improvement.

Developing Effective Audit Findings

- - Simulated Teaching Sessions: Practice real-world teaching scenarios in a controlled environment.
  - Constructive Feedback and Improvement Tips: Receive and provide feedback to refine your teaching methods.
  - Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness: Apply strategies to continuously improve your instructional techniques.

Surgical Audit Case Studies & Practical Application

- - Apply auditing concepts using real-world surgical documentation scenarios.
  - Review operative reports and identify coding, documentation, and compliance concerns.
  - Practice developing audit conclusions based on supporting documentation.

CPA-SA Certification Preparation

- Review the core concepts covered on the CPA-SA certification examination.
- Identify key areas of focus for successful exam completion.
- Reinforce surgical auditing principles through practical examples and discussion.

Why Our Surgical Auditor BootCamp Stands Out

Expert Instructors

Learn from seasoned healthcare auditors and educators with extensive experience in medical education.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Cover all essential aspects of auditor education, from content creation to proficiency testing.

Interactive Learning

Engage in hands-on activities, role-playing, and collaborative sessions to apply your knowledge.

Audit Reporting & Findings

Learn how to document findings clearly, communicate risk areas, and create defensible audit reports.

Ongoing Support

Receive continuous support and resources even after
completing the bootcamp.

Who Should Attend?

Healthcare Auditors:

Strengthen your ability to evaluate surgical documentation, identify compliance risks, and conduct more effective surgical audits.

Compliance Officers:

Expand your understanding of surgical auditing principles, documentation requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Medical Coders:

Enhance your ability to analyze operative reports, validate code selection, and understand auditor perspectives.

Practice Managers & Healthcare Leaders:

Gain insight into surgical audit processes and learn strategies to support documentation improvement initiatives.

Aspiring Surgical Auditors:

Build a strong foundation in surgical auditing concepts, audit methodology, modifier review, and global surgery principles.

Benefits of Certification

Specialized Surgical Auditing Expertise:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge in one of the most complex areas of healthcare auditing.

Professional Recognition:

Earn a credential that validates your commitment to surgical auditing excellence and compliance.

Career Advancement:

Differentiate yourself in the healthcare auditing field and expand your professional opportunities.

Increased Audit Confidence:

Develop the skills needed to review surgical services accurately and communicate findings effectively.

Ongoing Professional Development:

Stay current with evolving auditing practices and industry expectations while maintaining your credential.

Join Us Today

Level Up Your Surgical Auditing Expertise

Take the next step in your professional development and become a Certified Professional Auditor – Surgical Auditor (CPA-SA). Build the skills and confidence needed to review surgical documentation, identify compliance risks, evaluate coding accuracy, and conduct more effective audits.

Through the CPA-SA Surgical Auditor BootCamp, you’ll gain practical knowledge in operative report analysis, modifier review, global surgery concepts, audit methodology, and compliance best practices.

Whether you’re an experienced auditor looking to specialize in surgical services or a healthcare professional seeking to expand your auditing expertise, the CPA-SA BootCamp provides the foundation and credential to help you stand out in today’s healthcare environment.

Surgical Auditor Bootcamp