Diagnostic Radiology Coding (Audio Conference)

AUDIO CONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ON-DEMAND

Sponsored by: Briefings on APCs

presented on September 10, 2008

Coding guidelines for diagnostic radiology services such as MRIs, MRAs, and PET/CT scans are complex and ever-evolving. Add in medical necessity issues, inadequate documentation, and confusion over the proper use of modifiers, and it’s easy to see the how easily you can run into compliance risk with the OIG and compromise reimbursement.

Listen to HCPro's 90 minute intermediate-level audio conference and learn what you need to know about coding and coverage guidelines for diagnostic services.

Our nationally-known speakers help you determine when and when not to bundle or unbundle diagnostic procedures to receive proper payment. They’ll use actual examples from the field to demonstrate what you need to do to comply with the rules and answer audience questions following their presentation.

Take a look at the agenda:

1. Medical necessity issues                                                                            
1. National coverage determinations
2. Documentation issues
3. ABNs
   
2. OIG guidance related to diagnostic radiology                                          
1. Modifier -59
2. Physician vs. hospital coding mismatch
3. Inpatient services billed under Part B
4. Overuse of diagnostic services in the emergency department
   
   
3. CPT coding guidelines for various technologies                                      
1. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
2. Magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA)
3. PET/CT scans
4. Computed tomography angiography (CTA)
5. Mammography
   
   
4. Bundling issues
1. Use of modifiers for unbundling purposes, anatomic and discontinued studies
   i. -59
   ii. -76/-77
   iii -52

5. Case examples
   

     6. Question and Answer session

BONUS TOOLS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS PACKET!

In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audio conference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials and copies of the following:

• National coverage determination policies
• Related Briefings on APCs article 

These materials are provided with PDF links.

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

• State the compliance risks and implement a plan of action to address them
• Cite the documentation needed in order to support the codes
• Report CPT and modifiers for diagnostic procedures
• Describe the associated CPT coding guidance and bundling/unbundling issues

MEET THE SPEAKER

Susan Garrison, CHC, CHCA, PCS, FCS, CCS-P, CPAR, CPC, CPC-H, is executive vice president of healthcare consulting services at Magnus Confidential in Atlanta, GA. Garrison has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare management, including the areas of documentation, coding, billing, and reimbursement for both outpatient hospital and physician services.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?

HIM Directors, outpatient coding staff, outpatient billing staff, compliance officers, radiology managers, chargemaster coordinators, radiology technicians in acute care hospitals and hospital-based diagnostic radiology clinics.

AUDIO ON-DEMAND

In addition to the regular purchase options for HCPro audioconferences, we are pleased to offer another option: audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a CD or audio on-demand of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.

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