Master the Use of Modifier 59 and CMS’ X Modifiers - On-Demand

Available ON-DEMAND

Presented on: Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Presented by: Corella Lumpkins, CHC, CPC, CPCO, CDEO, CPB, CPPM, CPC-I, CCS, CCS-P

Master the use of distinct procedural service modifier -59, and understand when and how you can use alternatives. Providers, coders, and billers are often unclear on when to properly use modifier -59 and when the related X modifiers (-XE, -XP, -XS, and -XU) are a better choice for getting a claim accepted. This webinar will help them make more effective choices.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Fully understand the background and meaning of modifier -59 and the four X modifiers
• Identify combinations of procedures that would be appropriate or inappropriate for modifier 59/X modifier use, as well as other modifiers that may be more appropriate
• Use documentation to support the use of modifier 59/X modifiers
• Justify use of modifier 59/X modifiers when challenged

Agenda

• Appropriate use of modifier -59 with common scenarios including:
• Use for different anatomic sites
• Use for different sessions or encounters
• Use for different procedures or services
• The importance of proper documentation to support the use of modifier -59
• History and explanation of X modifiers and their relation to modifier -59
• The importance of proper documentation to support the use of X modifiers
• Side-by-side comparison of modifier -59 and X modifiers highlighting differences in usage and scenarios
• Guidelines for appropriate modifier -59/X modifier use in terms of compliance with billing regulations

Who should attend?

• Practice managers
• Practice owners
• Practice department heads
• Health care providers
• Clinical staff
• Practice staff
• Coders
• Coding managers
• Billers
• Billing managers
• Compliance managers

Meet the Speaker

Corella Lumpkins, CHC, CPC, CPCO, CDEO, CPB, CPPM, CPC-I, CCS, CCS-P, is the manager of coding compliance and provider education at Loudoun Medical Group PC. She has over 30 years of experience working in every area of the healthcare revenue cycle. She has a bachelor’s degree in health science administration and has an extensive background in auditing, billing, coding, compliance, denials management, education, and practice management. Lumpkins works closely with providers and staff and is a certified instructor teaching both the Certified Professional Biller (CPB®) and CPC® curriculum. She is a mentor to her students and an active member and past president of AAPC’s Leesburg, Virginia, local chapter.

Continuing Education

AAPC
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

Ability to claim this credit expires: 10/30/2024

Instructions

Webinar system requirements and program materials: 
To fully benefit from the webinar experience, please note you will need a computer equipped with the following:

Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari, with JavaScript enabled 
Internet: Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended) 
Streaming: Access audio/video streaming from any browser on a computer, mobile, or tablet device

Prior to the webinar, you will receive an email with detailed system requirements, your login information, presentation slides, and other materials that you can print and distribute to all attendees at your location. 

CAN'T LISTEN LIVE? 
No problem. The On-Demand version will be available. Use it as a training tool at your convenience—whenever your new or existing staff need a refresher or need to understand a new concept. Play it once or dozens of times. A $199 value! 

PLEASE NOTE 
Participation in the webinar is just $199 per site. All materials must be retrieved from the Internet.

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