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Make Category III Codes Work for You
Presented by Kim Garner-Huey, CPC, CCS-P, CHCC, 1 CEU Approved
This conference originally aired on: 12/23/2009.
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Get payers (including Medicare) to reimburse for new-technology codes.Don't be among the many coders that are losing reimbursement for new procedures and emerging technologies. Make sure that you know: what to do while waiting for permanent codes, how to charge for category III, and determine up-front if Medicare will cover the code. Coding expert Kim Garner-Huey, CPC, CCS-P, CHCC breaks down category III codes and give you the know how to collect every penny for them.
Topics covered:
- Some payers recognize Category III codes and others don't – find out in advance.
- 4 Tips on figuring out the appropriate fees to charge -- are you charging too much or too little?
- Where many coders go wrong trying to get Medicare to reimburse for these codes.
- Documentation is Key – know what documentation you need to support category III.
- Can't decide between category III and an unlisted code? Kim will show you how to choose.
- In the event of an appeal, make sure you know what to do.
- And much more...
Who should attend? Coders, billers, office managers, and administrators in all practice settings. Your registration includes: - Flexible enrollment. Scheduling conflict? No problem. This session is also available on CD.
- Complimentary attendee package, including the speaker's complete presentation handouts. Keep this quick reference tool close by for future use.
Order Below or Call 800-874-9180 TodayYour Expert Speakers
Kim Garner-Huey, CPC, CCS-P, CHCC is an independent coding and reimbursement consultant, providing audit, training and oversight of the coding and reimbursement function. Garner-Huey completed three years of pre-medical education at the University of Alabama before she decided that she preferred the business side of medicine. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management and went on to obtain certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders and the American Health Information Management Association. Recognizing the important position of compliance in today’s world, she also obtained certification as a Certified Healthcare Compliance Consultant. She has spoken at various national conferences and has presented several audioconferences for The Coding Institute. She has served as the President of Magic City Professional Coders (Birmingham, Alabama) and was a founding member of Capital City Coders (Montgomery, Alabama).
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