Top Compliance Risks 2021
Coding for Chemotherapy and Oncology Services has long been a challenging area for many coders nationwide. This seemingly universal struggle is due a variety of issues including the vast instructional notes related to the codes, the hierarchy rules – which can be hard to get a clear grasp on, and of course payer-specific policies. When […]
When we think of ambulance services, the first thing that comes to mind is an accident or emergency situation where the ambulance or air transport rushes to the scene to pick up and treat injured individuals. It is also common however for Ambulance services to offer non-emergent transportation. During this training session we will discuss […]
When you look into a microscope if you are untrained, you see something that looks like artwork. While these are services that are routinely performed, the scope doesn’t always come clearly into focus. Questions often linger about which codes can be reported for which service, what is bundled, whether to assign a modifier and what […]
As we make our way through Fall and head into Winter we all prepare for a drop in temperatures, realizing that cold weather doesn’t just bring with it sweaters, hot chocolate and the holiday season; it also brings with it a rise in respiratory infections. Whether we call it the flu season or cold season, […]
Getting the Scope of Joint Procedures in CPT
Far and away the most common procedures performed in orthopedics are joint procedures. Although we as coders see these services often, if we don’t keep up with the CPT code set as well as the rules and regulations, our skills can get a bit rusty. In this session we will help you sharpen your skills […]
The goal of this presentation is to help you understand injections and infusions: the guidelines, the definitions, whether or not physician involvement is required, code selection based on the time the services were actually provided, and documentation and billing requirements. Injections and infusions can be difficult to code properly, and in our reviews across the […]
Like electricity, we often don’t concern ourselves with the Revenue Cycle until there’s a break in the flow – such as a short or interruption. In this webinar we examine the overall Revenue Cycle and the strategic importance of correct documentation, coding and billing. After reviewing the webinar attendees will: Be able to identify “at […]