Get prepared now for the CPT changes for 2010.
If keeping up with the CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS and RVU changes is about to put you under, take heart. Anesthesia reimbursement expert Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO, is here. In just 60-minutes, she opens your eyes to new reimbursement opportunities -- plus all the new pitfalls you'll have to avoid.
Here's what you will learn:
- Don’t be caught without the facts - Find out all the essentials on the CPT coding changes for facet joint procedures coming in 2010.
- RVU changes in the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and how they will help -- or hurt -- your practice for next year.
- The ICD-9 changes you must know to make sure you keep your medical necessity at the top of its game.
- Streamline your ICD-9 External Cause coding efforts with a review of the new ICD-9 guidelines.
- Get the scoop on the status of consultation E/M codes for Medicare – Are they in or are they out for 2010?
- Check out potential HCPCS code changes that may effect your pain management office practice in 2010.
- Be ahead of payer audits – What’s on the 2010 OIG Workplan that you should check into before you receive a payer request for records?
- PLUS: A review of the 2009 NCCI pain management coding challenges and what to do to get those denials paid.
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Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO, is an accomplished professional considerable years of experience both in the business and medical fields. As owner of MJH Consulting and a coding, billing and compliance consultant, she provides documentation, coding and account receivable auditing and compliance evaluations. Hammer enjoys teaching providers and their staff on correct coding and billing and presents nationally on these topics. Her field of specialties includes pain management, physical medicine & rehabilitation, neurology, and occupational medicine. Some of her pastime activities include wildlife photography and exploring our wonderful world.
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