Advanced Hospital-Based Modifier Clinic
Product Description:
AUDIO CONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ON-DEMAND
Sponsored by Briefings on APCs
presented on February 23, 2010
Appropriate modifier use continues to be a challenge for even veteran coders. During this 90-minute audio conference, our expert speakers identify common mistakes and explain how to properly append modifiers for compliant coding.
NOTE: Participants should have basic knowledge of hospital-based modifier application.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this audio conference, you will be able to:
- Appropriately append the correct modifier
- Identify and audit departments that append modifiers
- Identify risk areas and revenue opportunities in your facility
AGENDA
- The importance of correct modifier use and the potential loss of revenue
- Review of key modifiers
- Modifier -25
- Modifier -52
- Modifier -59
- Modifiers -73 and -74
- Modifiers -76 and -77
- Modifier -91
- Modifier -CA
- Modifier -GH
- Modifier -GX (new for ABNs)
- Modifiers -PA, -PB, and -PC
- Address process issues
- Internal communication
- Audits for risk and revenue opportunity
- Assess your system constraints and current procedures
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Sheryl Spohn, RHIA, CHC, is the executive director of coding assurance at WellStar Health System in Atlanta, GA. She is experienced in coding and reimbursement, regulatory compliance, documentation requirements pertaining to utilization/case management, quality improvement, and implementing health information and reimbursement systems.
Sarah L. Goodman, MBA, CPC-H, CCP, FCS, is president/CEO and principal consultant for SLG, Inc., a nationwide consulting firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. She has more than 27 years experience in the healthcare industry and a nationally known speaker and author on chargemasters, CPT®/HCPCS coding, and billing compliance.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
HIM managers, coding and billing staff, medical records staff, revenue cycle coordinators, chargemaster coordinators, patient financial services staff, auditors, and compliance managers and staff in hospitals, hospital-based clinics, and ASCs.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Expires 2.23.11
This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 1.5 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor. Expires: 02/28/2011
AUDIO ON-DEMAND
In addition to the regular purchase options for HCPro audio conferences, we are pleased to offer another option, audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a CD or audio on-demand 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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