Impact of the New and Revised 2008 ICD-9 Outpatient Therapy Codes
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AUDIOCONFERENCE ON TAPE, CD OR AUDIO ARCHIVE
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Coding and Billing for Outpatient Rehab Made Easy: Proper use of CPT codes, ICD-9 codes, and Modifiers
presented on September 19, 2007
Your yearly ICD-9 therapy coding update is here!
ICD-9 coding updates take effect October 1st. To submit a clean claim the first time you need to understand these updates and the impact it will have on your claim submissions.
Listen to HCPro and coding expert Kate Brewer, PT, MBA, GCS, for a valuable audioconference on ICD-9 coding for therapy services. We unravel these new changes so you get a clear picture of what you need to do to in order to get the reimbursement you deserve. We tackle how to handle problem codes and how submitting the incorrect codes can cost you time and money.
You want to receive the full reimbursement for your therapy services, right? Listen to this informative 90-minute audioconference so you know the codes you choose… are the codes you should use!
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify ICD-9 code additions and deletions
- Understand how to handle problem codes, including V codes and late effects
- Illustrate proper use of the ICD-9 coding manual
- Explain how to support medical necessity and prevent possible reviews through accurate coding
- Understand how to effectively apply CCI edits to therapy claims to ensure a clean bill
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR AGENDA
- 2008 ICD-9 Codes
- Code additions
- Code deletions
- How to handle problem codes
- Late effects
- Understanding v-codes
- Fractures
- CVAs
- Proper use of the ICD-9 coding manual
- Looking up and cross referencing codes
- Ensuring you have the correct code
- Support medical necessity and prevent reviews through accurate coding
- Awareness of local coverage
- Practical tips to apply CCI edits to therapy claims to ensure a clean bill
- Column I / II codes
- Be sure documentation reflects the portion of the edit
- Question & Answer Session
MEET THE SPEAKER
Kate Brewer, PT, MBA, GCS, is the vice president of rehabilitation services for Greenfield Rehabilitation Agency, Inc. and the president/owner of Progressive Rehab Solutions providing practical consulting services to rehabilitation professionals. Kate has presented nationally on documentation, coding and rehabilitation management issues and is a recognized expert in long term care rehabilitation. She has served as the Nominating Chair for the APTA Section on Health Policy & Administration and is currently the Chapter Treasurer for the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association. In addition, with HCPro, Inc., she has published The How-To Manual for Rehab Denials and Appeals: Navigating the Medicare Process and Restorative Nursing Made Easy and is on the editorial board for HCPro’s Briefings on Outpatient Rehabilitation Reimbursement and Regulations.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
Rehab directors, private practice owners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, coding and billing professionals
BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIAL PACKET!
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive these helpful “take-aways” provided within your materials pack:
- Summary of CCI edits relevant to therapy
- Appendix of ICD-9 examples for referral
These materials are provided with PDF links.
NEW PARTICIPATION OPTION — AUDIO ARCHIVE
In addition to the regular participation options for HCPro audioconferences, audio tape or audio CD, we are pleased to offer a new option, an audio archive. Audio archive allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player.
Purchase a tape, CD or audio archive of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff. the conference.
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