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Orthopaedic Surgery Coding Hot Spots: Avoid Denials, Get Paid
Audio Conference Recording Price: 199.00 (U.S. Dollars) -
SUMMARY
Coding for orthopaedic surgery requires a thorough understanding of both CCI edits and guidelines from AAOS. Then you have to keep up with new surgical techniques, know when and how to code for unlisted procedures, understand when to use modifiers and which one...Is your head spinning yet? Join us for a 60-minute audio conference where you and your co-workers responsible for coding for orthopaedic surgery will learn:
- Medicare (CCI) and AAOS coding guidelines - What are the differences
- Keys to using op note documentation for correct code choice
- Coding for arthroscopic surgery - Keys to getting paid
- Correct modifier usage and how to get paid for unlisted procedures
- Ways to understand and identify common miscoded procedures
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
After this 60-minute audio conference you will understand the critical elements of coding for orthopaedic and arthroscopic surgery, and how to get paid for new surgical procedures.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Medicare Guidelines (CCI) v. AAOS Guidelines
- Why are there different guidelines and what are the differences?
- How to determine which guidelines should be used and when
- Keys to translating op note documentation into the correct codes
- Documentation Essentials for Correct Coding
- Top miscoded surgical services -Understanding op note documentation
- Code selection secrets - What is the true intent of surgical CPT codes
- Modifiers - friend or foe? Why, when and which ones to use
- Orthopaedic Surgery Coding Hot Spots - Areas to Watch Out For
- Keys to getting paid for arthroscopic surgery -proper code selection
- Unlisted procedures - how to report them to payors
- Coding tips for new surgical techniques - get paid, not denied
- Live Question and Answer Session - Have your specific real-world orthopaedic surgery coding questions addressed!
- Medicare Guidelines (CCI) v. AAOS Guidelines
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SPEAKER
Annette Grady, BS, CPC-COSC, CPC-H, CPC-P,CPC-I, CPC-Ortho, CPC-FP, CCS-P, FCS, PCS Annette is the Senior Orthopedic Coder and Compliance Auditor for The Coding Network. Annette is recognized as a leading authority in the area of medical coding and reimbursement. Her background includes:
- For the past 30 years, Annette has been in the field of coding and reimbursement. She has performed many Evaluations and Management Coding and Surgical Coding chart reviews for documentation, compliance and reimbursement perspectives.
- Prestigious author or contributing author to articles published in Out Patient Surgery Magazine, AAOS - Bulletin, NASS - Spine line, Physician Practice Management, AAPC - The Coding Edge and other various publications.
- Annette is a well known National Speaker on various coding and reimbursement topics and has spoken for many Specialty Medical Societies, BONES, AAPC, HFMA, TCI and many others.
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AAPC CREDITS
This program has prior approval by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. Additional information on obtaining your CEU will be included with your purchase.
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PROGRAM MATERIALS
The speaker's PowerPoint presentation slides are included with your audio recording purchase. All materials are accessible through the Internet and can be downloaded as a PDF file.
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PRICING
$199.00 for audio conference recording (CD or DVD) and program materials.
This is an outstanding program and therefore we offer purchasers a Money Back Guarantee. We are so confident that you will find the conference valuable that we offer a 100% money back guarantee from now until 30 days after the audio recording is shipped, making this a risk-free investment. If you should have any concerns, comments, or refund requests with this conference, please contact our customer service representatives at 800-964-6033. Audio recordings will be received approximately three weeks after the live conference.
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