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At the conclusion of this activity, the learn will be able to: - Apply more uniform/ correct coding standards in a physician office. - Describe the parameters around coding for various aspects of the process of care in radiation oncology. - Explain the importance of correct coding in billing and reimbursement in a physician office.

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Compehensive Clinic Startup Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. At the conclusion of Internal vs. External Coding/Billing, attendees should understand: 1. Recognize and understand the differences between Coding and Billing. 2. Explain the impact that coding and billing have on your revenue and cash flow. 3. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of In-House coding and billing. 4. ...

Overview: Learn how to easily implement proven steps to fortify coding, billing, collections and bottom line results. Turn everyday operations into a team-driven powerhouse that increases revenue, reduces back end claim hassles, and produces rock solid documentation. In this workshop you will learn how to empower office staff to simultaneously ensure complete and proper payment for every billable service rendered. This Workshop Will Help You: * Stop missed and under-documented se...

1. Understand the documentation differences between simple, intermediate and complex wound repair and the reimbursement impact. 2. Know what differentiates simple minor procedures from complex minor procedures and to maximize your reimbursement. 3. Know the steps to properly code finger lacerations with nail involvement. 4. Acknowledge the guidelines to properly code debridement, burn care, aspirations, incision/drainage and foreign body removal. 5. Understand the concept of the...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Coding Fundamentals for Non-Coders , please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. At the conclusion of Common Procedure Coding, attendees should understand: 1. Understand the documentation differences between simple, intermediate and complex wound repair and the reimbursement impact. 2. Know what differentiates simple minor procedures from complex minor procedures and to maximize your reimbursement. 3. ...

Overview: Improving Reimbursement with Improved Communication In today's economy, your ability to communicate coding concepts to the physician is the difference between financial success or failure in a practice. Clearly Communicate Coding Concepts to your Physician in Minutes -and Make Him Money at the Same Time. With reimbursements falling each year, what is needed for practices to make what they should is to accurately document all work done. Translating clinical charts and notes in...

1. Identify where to look for authoritative diagnostic coding guidance. 2. Understand the structure of the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM books. 3. Understand key differences in ICD-9-CM vs. ICD-10-CM coding. 4. Identify coding rules specific to physicians that differ from those used by facilities. 5. Identify key misconceptions in diagnostic coding.

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Coding Fundamentals for Non-Coders Bundle, please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. 1. Understand how to score the individual History, Exam and MDM components. 2. Assign the correct level of service based on the key component scores. 3. Accurately bill based on time. 4. Understand where the nature of the presenting problem comes into play. 5. Identify and avoid common E/M coding mistakes.

At the conclusion of E/M Coding Basics, attendees should understand: 1. Understand how to score the individual History, Exam and MDM components. 2. Assign the correct level of service based on the key component scores. 3. Accurately bill based on time. 4. Understand where the nature of the presenting problem comes into play. 5. Identify and avoid common E/M coding mistakes.

Features/Benefits: By the end of this teleconference the participants will be able to: * Understand the motivation and planning of practices choosing to implement the AAP policy statement on developmental surveillance and screening. * Utilize the wide range of implementation strategies used by Developmental Surveillance & Screening Policy Implementation Project (D-PIP) practices and understand the challenges to adopting these strategies. * Describe the implications of D-PIP...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Compehensive Clinic Startup , please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing At the conclusion of Urgent Care Billing, attendees should: 1. Understand the basics of how to establish a billing department: how many staff to hire and what skill set is required. 2. Understand the processes comprising the revenue cycle to ensure their urgent care center is aligned with best practices. 3. Describe key performanc...

This course is designed to help therapists understand the basics of the coding required in order to submit a clean claim to Medicare B. The coding topics covered in this course include ICD-9 (International Classification of Diseases) coding, CPT (Current Procedural Technology) coding, and understanding the CCI (Correct Coding Initiative) edits process.

At the conclusion of CPT/CMS Coding to Payers, attendees should understand: 1. Identify differences/pros/cons in 1995 vs. 1997 Documentation Guidelines. 2. Review and identify CMS E/M Documentation Requirements. 3. Review and identify CPT E/M Documentation Requirements. 4. Identify and review payer specific codes common to Urgent Care setting. 5. Identify and analyze impact of payer specific coding.

In the world of Plastic surgery there are many directions that physicians can take with their practice. With the ongoing cuts in provider payments, it has become even more necessary to have a Certified Professional Coder understand how to accurately code for services provided.Throughout this audio we will cover different aspects of surgeries most commonly performed today. Along with the proper procedural coding, we will address the diagnostic codes that need to accompany claims to the carriers...

At the conclusion of HCPCS Lecture, attendees should understand: 1. Identify the difference is between Level I and Level II 2. Identify the HCPCS Modifiers 3. Identify J Codes and when can we bill for these 4. Identify the correct use of L codes 5. Identify A, G, and S codes

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Compehensive Clinic Startup , please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. At the conclusion of Managed Care Contracts, attendees should: 1. Understand what constitutes an MCO 2. Understand the timeframe of MCO contracting 3. Understand the difference between contracting and credentialing 4. Understand the basic MCO contract negotiation strategies 5. Understand the importance of MCO contracts for an u...

1. The guidelines to determine the site of the fracture/dislocation, the approach, and the treatment type. 2. How to differentiate between definitive and restorative care. 3. When it is appropriate to use a 54 modifier. 4. The distinct difference between diagnostic fracture care coding and procedural fracture coding. 5. The difference between splint creation and orthotic management.

At the conclusion of Infusion/Hydration Lecture, attendees should understand: 1. Identify the hierarchy of injection, hydrations and infusions. 2. Identify the difference between an injection, hydration and infusion. 3. Identify what is the initial service. 4. Identify what documentation is required. 5. Identify Time, Time, Time, What do I mean?

Summary At the conclusion of Audits and Compliance Processes for your Practice, attendees should understand: 1. Have an understanding of the Urgent Care setting scope and components of compliance. 2. Identify seven key elements to an effective coding audit compliance program. 3. Comparatively explore coding compliance benchmark models. 4. Explore/ identify appropriate follow up processes to address coding compliance review results that fall below benchmarked standards. 5. Explore/ id...

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Coding Fundamentals for Non-Coders , please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. At the conclusion of Audits and Compliance Processes for your Practice, attendees should understand: 1. Have an understanding of the Urgent Care setting scope and components of compliance. 2. Identify seven key elements to an effective coding audit compliance program. 3. Comparatively explore coding compliance benchmar...

This program is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Coding Fundamentals for Non-Coders Bundle, At the conclusion of Overview of Urgent Care Coding, attendees should understand: 1. Be able to distinguish between the basic code sets. 2. Know the origin, use and definition of E/M codes. 3. Know the origin, use and definition of CPT codes. 4. Know the origin, use and definition of HCPCS codes. 5. Understand the definition and application of ICD-9.

You Will Learn Most presentations related to Orthopedics are related to how to accurately perform surgery coding, however, in many practices, revenue from services performed in the office are equal or greater than the revenue from surgeries.This audio will review common services performed in the office. The proper use of modifiers will also be discussed. * How place of service effects reimbursement of Evaluation and Management * When reporting pre-operative visits is allowed ...

1. Understand how labs, x-rays and EKGs impact the E&M level of Service. 2. Understand how to differentiate and value diagnostic studies with regards to an "order", a "review", a "discussion with a performing provider" and a "direct visualization" and why it's important. 3. Understand the proper documentation to count diagnostic studies as Amount and Complexity of Data. 4. Understand the proper documentation to bill diagnostic studies. 5. Acknowledge the relation of some diagnostic studies...

Most hospitals and physicians are preparing to become meaningful users of electronic health records and other clinical systems in order to comply with the requirements of the HITECH Act. At the same time, transition to ICD10 looms. Conversion to the new coding system is required by October 2013 or reimbursement is at risk. In order to begin the key steps toward mitigation, organizations should begin assessment of readiness and risks immediately.

In visits to hospitals around the United States, Craneware has observed much uncertainty about how self-administered drugs should be handled in Medicare claims. Generally, self-administered drugs are not covered by the Social Security Act, but there are some notable exceptions. Hospitals should familiarize themselves with those exceptions, so that they do not pass up reimbursement to which they are legitimately entitled.

2010 Nuclear Medicine Coding Update

This program is part of is part of the 2011 Fall Conference: Coding Fundamentals for Non-Coders , please click “Access Activity” to view the entire program listing. At the conclusion of Payer Contract Negotiations, attendees should understand: 1. Contractual language - what to include and what to avoid. 2. Types of agreements: Individual, Facility, Ancillary, Specialist, etc. 3. Advantages and disadvantages of fee schedules vs all inclusive rates. 4. Length of contract terms. 5. How...

This course is designed to help you understand the intricacies of the procedural and diagnostic coding systems, documentation, and valuation. You may then accurately diagnose and care for your patients, generate accurate data to improve information about the frequency of developmental and behavioral conditions, and, ultimately, be fairly paid for the services you provide to your patients. This course discusses the coding system from a general pediatrician's perspective and particularly ref...

Is coding a job or a career? During this audio we will explore the immense opportunities that await you with your coding career. We will discuss the opportunities and tips needed to prepare you, including setting career goals. We will discuss educational opportunities, from being the student to being the teacher. We will also look at all the different prospects that could be right in front of you if you make it happen. You Will Learn * Career Opportunities and Tips necessary for gettin...

After completing this self-directed study, the participant should be able to: 1. Demonstrate how to optimize an ultrasound image by selecting the appropriate transducer and adjusting the gain. 2. Modify current practice techniques to utilize ultrasound imaging in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity. 3. Perform a systematic musculoskeletal ultrasonographic examination of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. 4. Differentiate tendons,...