Avoid the errors that can cost you revenue and compliance
Could your hospital be sacrificing revenue due to confusion over the coding and documentation rules for outpatient infusion services? Or, could you be overcharging and risking take-backs by auditors? Every year the task gets more difficult and 2012 will be no exception. Count on this Outpatient Infusion Services Coding & Documentation Combo to walk you steadily through AMA and CMS requirements, while helping you prepare for the year ahead.
Webcast seminar: Hospital Outpatient Infusion Services: 2012 Documentation and Coding Update
(Recorded session available online or on CD)
- 2012 updates to codes, instructions and APC payment rates
- Proactive approaches to infusion-related audits (by RACs, MIPs, etc.) and the documentation needed to support the services you provide
- Compliance issues you will face in 2012, including:
- Documentation related to time, route, site and flushes
- Single versus mixed solutions
- Concurrent versus sequential treatment
- Local and national coverage determinations
- Medical necessity
- Hierarchy
- Chemotherapy
Book: 2012 Coding Essentials for Hospital Infusion Services
- Quick-reference format divided into individual infusion services, from hydration through the various types of drug administration and chemotherapy
- Each chapter contains CPT/HCPCS and revenue center codes, explanation of intended use, billing tips, examples of drugs involved, NCCI edits and case studies
- Step-by-step guidance through the assignment of primary and secondary codes, based on the level of complexity
- Special assistance with problem areas, such as when you may assign chemotherapy administration codes based on the AMA’s “other highly complex” drug classification
- Documentation requirements, including those that are routinely missed (e.g., start and stop times)
- A focus on medical necessity and other areas potentially under scrutiny by Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs)
- An excellent teaching tool for newer staff and a reference for anyone involved with coding for outpatient infusion services in the hospital setting
- NEW FOR 2012:
- New and revised codes for 2012, as well as new information on the JW modifier
- New case studies and clinical examples to enhance understanding in some of the biggest areas of confusion
- New tips for supporting medical necessity
- New pointers for staying on top of key compliance issues, such as time, route and flushes; high-risk drugs; and single vs. mixed solutions
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*This discount may not be combined with any other discount or special offer.
