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- Webinar DVD's and CD's:
Big Changes to 2012 General Surgery CPT Codes: Keys to Getting Paid
Webinar Recording Price: 199.00 (U.S. Dollars) -
SUMMARY
You know the 2012 CPT codes are out and go into effect January 1, but did you realize that the General Surgery section has more changes than any other specialty has had in years. Keep in mind how broad the general surgery section really is. It includes skin care coding, lung surgery, vascular coding, bariatric surgery, breast surgery - you get the picture - and don't forget about the imaging services that go along with them. Join us for a 60-minute webinar where you and your co-workers responsible for coding and billing will discover:
- The new, revised and deleted CPT codes for General Surgery
- Documentation needed to use the new codes and get your reimbursement
- Imaging bundled into more codes - how it affects your reimbursement
- Post-op services and procedures - how to report and code them
- When and how to properly use modifier - 59 - clear up the confusion
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
During this 60-minute webinar, you will learn the new, revised and deleted CPT codes from the General Surgery section plus, how and when to use them. You'll also discover the coding and billing guidelines for post-op services and procedures.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- General Surgery CPT Changes - What's New, Revised and Deleted
- Vascular code update - no more vein bypass codes - what to do now
- Imaging changes - what's bundled & what can be billed separately
- Lung and breast surgery updates - keys to complying and getting paid
- Skin Substitute and Replacement Changes - What You Need to Know
- Skin graft codes - how to transition from the old to the new
- What is and isn't included in skin replacement procedures
- Keys to accurately measure the size and location of skin grafts
- Wrapping It All Up - Clearing Up the Grey Areas
- Keys to coding - and getting paid for - post-op services & procedures
- Which modifiers to use for co-surgeon v. assistant surgeon
- Clear up the confusion of modifier 59 - distinct procedure v. unbundling
- Linking ICD-9 and CPT codes for proper coding and reimbursement
- Live Question and Answer Session - Have your specific 2012 General Surgery CPT code questions addressed!
- General Surgery CPT Changes - What's New, Revised and Deleted
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SPEAKER
Kim Huey, BS, CPC, CCS-P, CHCC, CHAP
AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer
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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