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Modifiers and Bundled Services on OIG’s Hit List: Clear Up the Confusion
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SUMMARY
Correct code selection is often challenging all by itself, then you have to decide if a modifier is needed, or if the service is bundled or should be un-bundled and don't forget when and if to use add-on codes. As if that isn't enough, now the OIG and RAC auditors are scrutinizing modifier usage when they perform audits. Join us for a 60-minute webinar where you and your coding and reimbursement staff will discover:
- How and when to append modifiers - and which one is appropriate
- Pitfalls to avoid when using modifiers - risky areas to watch for
- Ways to tell if a service is bundled or not - should it be un-bundled?
- When to use add-on codes and their relationship to primary codes
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
After this program you will have a plain-English explanation of why, when and how to use modifiers, and add-on codes. You'll also discover proven techniques to help choose the correct modifier and ways to determine if a service should be bundled or unbundled.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Modifiers - Pitfalls to Avoid, What OIG is Looking For
- Why is modifier 25 on OIG's hit-list? - How to use it properly
- What is the new modifier AI for and how do you append it?
- Modifiers used in both offices & hospitals - what's the difference?
- Keys to getting the sequence right for alpha or numeric modifiers
- Bundled Services - When You Can and Can't Bill Separately
- Tools you can use to tell if services are properly bundled or not
- Bundled services vs. packaged services - what's the difference?
- Understanding CCI edits - Correct coding depends on it
- When to use add-on codes instead of modifiers or bundling
- Tricky Scenarios - Keys to Getting Reimbursed and Avoiding Denials
- E & M - and separate treatments - can you get reimbursed for both?
- More than one physician providing service - do you use a modifier?
- Multiple procedures and unusual services - Yes, you can get paid
- How to code primary and related procedure done on different days
- Live Question and Answer Session - Have your specific real-world modifier, bundling and add-on code questions addressed!
- Modifiers - Pitfalls to Avoid, What OIG is Looking For
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SPEAKER
Kim Huey, BS, CPC, CCS-P, CHCC, CHAP
* Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
* Certified Professional Coder
* Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based
* Certified Healthcare Compliance Consultant
* Certified Healthcare Audit Professional- For the last twenty years, Kim has worked with providers in virtually all specialties. She has been privileged to be a presenter for the AAPC, Ingenix, Part B News and Decision Health, the Coding Institute.
- Kim served as President of Magic City Professional Coders and was a founding member of Capital City Coders.
- Kim works with clients to improve coding and documentation of services, and to ensure compliance with Medicare and insurance company regulations.
- She is also available for on-site visits for auditing and education as well as for on-the-record audits and general coding and reimbursement questions.
- Kim is also currently pursuing her Master's of Jurisprudence in Health Law.
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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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