AUDIO CONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ON-DEMAND
Sponsored by JustCoding.com
presented on September 17, 2008
CPT coding guidelines for urology procedures can be confusing. Knowing whether certain procedures are bundled or whether services can be reported separately can mean the difference between compliant coding and timely reimbursement or having claims underpaid or worse—denied outright.
Listen to HCPro for this intermediate-level audio conference. Iin just 90 minutes you'll learn how to uncover coding deficiencies and employ best practices to avoid risk. You'll walk away with a better understanding of coding guidelines and common reasons for denials, and strategies to get your claims paid right the first time.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this audio conference, you will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and terminology associated with common urology procedures
- Recognize the most common urology procedures and associated CPT guidelines
- Identify the most prevalent reasons for denials and how to avoid them
- Identify the most effective methods to appeal denials
- Apply correct coding guidelines to examples of urology operative reports
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR AGENDA
1. Anatomy and terminology
a. Kidney
b. Bladder
c. Male and female genital systems
d. Common prefixes, suffixes, and root words
2. Procedures and CPT guidelines
a. Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
b. Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors (TURBT)
c. Cystoscopy
d. Stone manipulation and removal
i. Endoscopy
ii. Lithotripsy
iii. Combination
e. Incontinence
f. Sling procedures
g. Collagen
h. Biofeedback
3. Denials and appeals
a. Identifying common reasons for denials
b. Educating payers
c. Checklist of appeals process
4. Case study and op reports
a. TURP
b. TURBT
c. Cystoscopy with stent insertion
d. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
e. Incontinence procedure (collagen injections and sling procedures for male and female)
A question and answer session follows the presentation.
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 plus illustrations and articles from HCPro publications that are pertinent to the topic. These materials are provided with PDF links.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CPC, is director of coding and HIM at HCPro, Inc. where she serves as the lead instructor for two of the Certified Coder Boot Camps®, which cover physician and outpatient hospital coding and inpatient hospital facility coding. She has extensive experience with coding for both physician and hospital services and works with hospitals and medical practices on coding-related issues with a particular focus on coding reviews and audits.
Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, is an independent consultant in Melba, ID, and has experience in overseeing and auditing pre- and post-payment charge services for more than 50 providers. She has educated physicians, mid-level providers (PAs, NPs, etc.), staff, and administration on coding, compliance, and HIPAA regulations and is a former director of coding and compliance for a private firm.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This program has been approved for 2 continuing education units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Credits expire December 31, 2008.
This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 1.5 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor. Credits expire August 31, 2009.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
HIM directors, outpatient coding staff, outpatient billing staff, compliance officers, coders, billers, coding supervisors, denials management staff in hospitals and physician practices.
AUDIO ON-DEMAND
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