Observation Services: A case study approach to proper billing
Product Description:
LIVE AUDIO CONFERENCE
Sponsored by: Observation Services: A Guide to Compliant Level of Care Determinations, Third Edition
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
1:00–2:30 p.m. (Eastern)
12:00–1:30 p.m. (Central)
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Mountain)
10:00–11:30 a.m. (Pacific)
New in 2012!
Buy the live audio and download the on demand version FREE!
You’ll be able to download the on demand version to share with staff who can’t listen to the live call. Use it as a training tool at your convenience—whenever staff need a refresher or new staff need to understand a new concept. Play it once or dozens of times! $259 value!
During this live 90-minute audio conference, our expert speaker, Deborah K. Hale, will review observation case studies to determine proper billing protocol. Scenarios will include Condition Code 44, observation prior to inpatient admission, observation following outpatient surgery, and accounting for active monitoring. You'll walk away with proven strategies for billing observation services appropriately and preventing denials.
This is an intermediate level program. Participants should have a basic understanding of observation services and Condition Code 44.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe billable opportunities for observation services
- Calculate billable observation hours\
- Define complication of a procedure\Explain proper use of Condition Code 44
- Explain proper use of Condition Code 44
AGENDA
- Billable opportunities for observation services
- Observation Case study examples
- Condition Code 44
- Observation services prior to inpatient admission
- Extended recovery following a complication of outpatient surgery
- Active monitoring and other Part B services
- A live question and answer session will follow the presentation.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Deborah K. Hale, CCS, CCDS, is president of Administrative Consultant Service, LLC, in Shawnee, OK, and has more than 30 years of experience in health care management including administration, health information management, clinical documentation improvement, resource outcome management and utilization review. She is the author of “Observation Services: A Guide to Compliant Level of Care Determinations, Third Edition” from HCPro.
BONUS MATERIAL
Helpful “take-aways” provided within materials pack:
- Observation charge sheet
- Pocket card for appropriate list of observations
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audio conference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials plus the following bonus items. These materials are provided with PDF links.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
HCPro is applying for continuing education credits for this program. This site will be updated when credits are approved. For more information please contact customer service at 800-650-6787.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
Case management directors, case managers, UR nurses, revenue cycle managers, billing staff, compliance officers, clinical documentation improvement specialists
DIAL IN TOLL-FREE!
You can now call in toll-free to our live audio conferences. This added benefit means you can save on long-distance charges and receive even more value from this important program! Details on how to call will be sent to you via e-mail with your materials package.
CAN'T LISTEN LIVE?
No problem. Purchase a CD or an audio on-demand of the audio conference and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.
PLEASE NOTE
- Participation in the call is just $259 per site and allows access to ONE phone line for an unlimited number of people to listen. All materials must be retrieved from the Internet. Live orders are assessed a $5 processing fee. CD, and combo orders are charged $18 for shipping and handling.
- Audio conference materials will be delivered via e-mail four days prior to the conference and again the day before the conference.
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