Its 2011, and the risks are higher than ever!
Certain radiology coding, billing and documentation issues continue to crop up in hospitals and physician practices across the country, according to MedLearn consulting experts. Errors and omissions in these areas are putting providers at risk for under-payment, over-payment, claim denials and auditor take-backs. To make matters worse, radiology departments and practices are confronted with a whole new set of issues in 2011 pushing up risk levels higher than ever. By popular demand, we return with our High-Risk Radiology Billing Practices webcast seminars, tailored to your 2011 challenges. Count on our presenter, Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, to help you clearly understand what your risks are and what you can do to mitigate them.
Webcast #1: New Codes, New CCI Criteria**
Now available on CD & On-Demand
What this session will cover:
- Lower extremity interventions all-new 2011 CPT codes (37220 - 37235), definitions, guidelines and billing requirements
- CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis updated Correct Coding Initiative language and criteria for determining when you should and should not use bundled codes
- Central venous access and chest X-rays how to properly bill for these procedures on the same date of service, consistent with new language in the CCI
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Webcast #2: Counsel, Cautions and Clarification **
Now available on CD & On-Demand
What this session will cover:
- Non-invasive vascular codes issues and questions that have arisen from the new 2011 codes, including clarification of language in the CPT code book
- CT scans and contrast material understanding what constitutes an enhanced (ie., with contrast) study and what doesnt
- Medical necessity common practices that lead to payment denial and auditor actions
- Modifier usage national and local perspectives on the proper use of modifiers, including misuse of modifier -59
- Q&A opportunity a portion of the session will be devoted to answering as many questions as time permits
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* This discount may not be combined with any other discount or special offer.
**Available on-demand/online or on CD following the live presentation.
About our presenter
These MedLearn webcast seminars are presented by Jeff Majchrzak, BA, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, Vice President of Radiology Services at MedLearn. Jeff possesses an extensive background in revenue management for radiology services. Drawing from his many years of hands-on clinical experience, he has provided consulting and training to hundreds of hospitals and radiology practices. He is also a highly sought-after speaker and contributor to several MedLearn publications and electronic products.
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