Unravel the mystery of what is, and what is not, included in 0 or 10 day and 90-day global periods.

Everyone knows there is a “global period” for surgical procedures - but CMS and the OIG are focusing more and more on paying claims appropriately.

It's more important than ever before to not code and bill for a service that is included in a global period to avoid being targeted.

At the same time, with decreased reimbursement, every practice needs to capture all the revenue it is entitled to.

Here's what you will learn:

• Get the scoop on what Medicare may consider abuse when billing for the assist of a Physician Assistant.
• Keep the feds away: Know when not to bill for a service.
• Don't believe it when you're told that "everything" is included in the global period.
• Medicare will pay for complications relative to a surgery - but you need to know when…
• Get appropriate reimbursement by have a solid understanding of the global surgery concept.

Who should attend: Coders, billers and office managers

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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Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC has 30 years of health care experience. She has a particular expertise in chart audits, compliance & education and has been an expert witness in civil litigation as well as Federal fraud cases.
She is a workshop presenter for the American Academy of Professional Coders, a member of the Advisory Board for Parses, Inc., an instructor at Florida Atlantic University, and a member of several Coding Institute Editorial Advisory Boards. Since 2008, she has presented on coding and documentation to the medical staff of Broward Health Best Choice Plus at the health plan’s affiliated hospitals. Jean has been a Participant in CMS’ Medicare Provider Feedback Group, CMS Division of Provider Information Planning and Development since 2007 and is a member of the Jurisdiction 9 MAC’s Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group.
Her firm, www.AcevedoConsultingInc.com, is endorsed by the Palm Beach County Medical Society, Broward County Medical Association, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the Florida Society of Rheumatology.