Part B Billing for Wound Care (Audio Conference)

AUDIOCONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ARCHIVE

Take the mystery out of billing for wound care!
Skilled nursing facilities know that billing for wound care can be a profitable practice, but how do you get started? Don't let the Medicare Part B billing system deter you from collecting reimbursement for services your nursing home is already providing. Take credit for the supplies your facility expends to care for residents' wounds.

Listen to this 90-minute audioconference and learn how to properly document wound care and capture missed reimbursement dollars. During Part B Billing for Wound Care: Get paid for the care and supplies your SNF provides, experts Marilyn Mines RN, BC, RAC-C, and Elizabeth Malzahntake you step-by-step through the Part B wound care billing process—from deciding what to bill to documenting and billing the items and services.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify an additional reimbursement area for your SNF
• Explain the details found in fiscal intermediary, carrier, and Medicare administrative contractor policies and how to best use the information available
• Illustrate efficient team methods for documentation and tracking
• Identify how to bill using the appropriate fee schedules and supplier listings
• Construct an audit plan to help ensure compliance

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR AGENDA

1. Determine what to bill:  Case scenario of a decision tree
2. Understand the coverage policies
   1. Utilizing available resources: The policies of regional fiscal intermediaries, carriers, and Medicare administrative contractors
      1. What's a dressing?
      2. What constitutes a wound
      3. What products are covered?
   2. What you need to document to ensure payment
3. Working with the entire staff to collect the details
   1. Putting the proper tracking mechanisms in place
   2. Medicare's documentation requirements
   3. Deciding what needs to be done and who's responsible for it
4. How to bill
   1. HCPCS codes and what different suppliers cover
   2. DMERC to check supplier listings
   3. Fee schedule-reimbursement rates by HCPCS codes
5. How to audit to make sure you're compliant with the regulations
   1. Sample forms and tools
      1. Treatment sheet
      2. Samples of claims—what you must have
6. Q & A

NEW PURCHASE OPTION; AUDIO ARCHIVE
In addition to the regular participation option for HCPro audioconferences, 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.

MEET THE SPEAKERS
Elizabeth Malzahn has been with FR&R Healthcare Consulting, Inc. since July of 1999.  Her area of expertise is with skilled nursing facilities. Among the services she provides are Medicare- and Medicaid-certification assistance, accounts receivable management, and complete staff training on the entire Medicare process.

Marilyn Mines RN, BC, RAC-C, brings over 40 years of experience as a practicing registered nurse to her role as Manager of Clinical Services for FR&R. While working with clients, she has been instrumental in preparations for JCAHO accreditation, inspections from both Public Health and Healthcare and Family Services in Illinois, and promoting confidence in the direct care of patients, as well as managerial staff.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?

Clinical managers and staff; senior administration, managers, and staff; billing and financial managers and staff; and medical records and coding staff

BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS PACKET!
In addition to the expertise and information presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive these helpful “take-aways” provided within your materials pack:

1. Surgical Dressing Supply HCPCS code list
2. "Part B Billing 1-2-3" treatment record
   

These materials are provided with PDF links. Purchase a 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.

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