Every coder needs to know modifiers inside and out - or you’re risking denials, slashed reimbursement, and even fraud charges. 

When you code for a surgeon in any specialty, choosing the proper modifier for the documented procedure can get tricky. But don’t worry! This surgical modifier round-up session will clear up confusion you have about the modifiers you’ll use most often in your surgical practice.

Join coding guru Leesa A. Israel, CPC, CUC, CMBS, for this 60-minute look at how to properly apply modifiers to get the reimbursement you deserve. You'll get to know the most-used modifiers and top mistakes to avoid.

Highlights of this session include:

• Override CCI bundles using modifier 59 - BEWARE: Overuse can land you in hot water
• Capture extra payment when your doctor spends extra time on a procedure - Hint: modifier 22 is your key to success
• Find out why CPT offers you modifier 50 and modifiers RT/LT - Who chooses which one to use?
• Uncover the key differences between modifier 52 and modifier 53 - there’s a clear cut way to decide which you should use
• What to do when your surgeon treats complications after a procedure - don’t automatically append modifier 78 or you could face denials
• Alphabetical HCPCS modifiers - do you really need to learn those? Yes - Find out why
• PLUS: Alter your coding when your physician works with another surgeon in the operating room

Who should attend? Coders in any surgical practice, physicians in any surgical practice, and all office staff involved in the coding, billing and posting of charges and reimbursements for surgical services in any specialty office that performs surgeries.

Why use AudioEducator?

• Skip the costly travel arrangements and wasted time. Our conferences are available from the comfort and convenience of your own office or meeting room.
• Multiple formats to fit your training needs. All of our conferences are available on CD or PDF transcript so you can train your staff around your schedule.
• Every conference includes the speaker's materials so you can keep learning long after the conference is over.
• Gather around a speaker phone or computer and train your team for one low price.
• Multiple locations? Ask our customer specialists about discounts for your whole staff.

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Leesa A. Israel, BA, CPC, CUC, CMBS, specializes in medical coding and reimbursement for urology and general surgery, as well as billing and collections policies and strategies for physician practices. Leesa is currently an Executive Editor in charge of editing and quality control of more than 12 publications. She has written Urology Coding Alert for five years, as well as several other coding publications specialties such as neurosurgery, pulmonology, allergy, and ophthalmology. Leesa has also covered Medicare and private payer regulations, healthcare human resources, and Joint Commission policy.

While researching and writing more than 1,400 pages of coding and billing information over the years, Leesa has consulted, and continues to consult, with clinical, coding, and billing experts throughout the US. She also presents on urology coding issues at national events.

Leesa received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Journalism from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. She double minored in English and Economics. Through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), she is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) and a Certified Urology Coder™ (CUC™). Leesa is a member of the Medical Association of Billers (MAB) and is a Certified Medical Billing Specialist® (CMBS®).