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2008 Surgical and Office Based Coding and Reimbursement (Advanced)
Who should attend? Surgeons and their staff with two years of solid coding experience.
Purpose: Building on principles discussed in the Introduction to CPT, ICD-9-CM, and Evaluation and Management Coding, this skills application course focuses on applying the coding principles to surgical scenarios. Lack of a modifier or use of the wrong modifier is the greatest reason for claims denials. This course addresses the modifiers that are important before, during, and after the surgical procedure. Next, attendees code cases and apply the most appropriate modifier for the case. Finally, participants will learn how to review an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and the impact incorrect coding has on the accounts receivable. Note: Please bring your coding books to the workshop.
Benefit: At the conclusion of 2008 Surgical and Office Based Coding and Reimbursement (Advanced), participants will be able to ensure accurate reporting of surgical and non-surgical services around the global period, understand AMA and Medicare surgical package definitions, apply surgical modifiers in a series of complex clinical scenarios, and assess payer application of coding rules.
Agenda
| 7:00 - 8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:15 am |
Welcome and Introduction
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| 8:15 - 10:00 am |
Coding and Reimbursement Rules
AMA and Medicare Definition of the Global Surgical Package
2008 Updates
- CPT Code and Modifier Changes
- Medicare
CPT Code Challenge 2008
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| 10:00 - 10:15 am |
Break |
| 10:15 - 11:00 am |
Operative Note Dictation Tips
- Modifier 80, 81, 82, and 62
- Modifier 26 Professional Component
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| 11:00 -12:00 noon |
Reporting Unlisted procedures and Fee Setting Considerations
Modifiers Compares and Contrast: Rules and Application
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| 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00 –2:30 pm |
Modifiers Compare and Contrast: Rules and Application
- Modifier 24 and 79
- Modifiers 25 and 57
- Modifier 22
- Modifiers 50
- Modifiers 51 and 59
- Modifiers 52 and 53
- Modifiers 58 and 78
- Modifiers 76 and 77
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| 2:30 - 2: 45 pm |
Break |
| 2:45 -4:00 pm |
Surgical Skills
- Surgical Case Coding and Modifier Application
EOB Analysis for Coding Related Denials
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Revised March 31, 2008
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