One Hour on Modifier 25 in 2024

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Appropriate use of a 25 modifier has been causing confusion and presenting coding compliance issues since its inception. Use of this modifier is being heavily audited and payers are beginning to require providers to submit documentation much more frequently than in the past.

Join us for a detailed discussion of proper use. This session is very appropriate for clinicians as well as for coders. 

Date:               Wednesday, May 8      OR           May 22

Time:                12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:        Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event.

• 1 hrs CEUs

**This series of in-service courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

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Coding for ObGyn 2024 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA 

Proper coding and documentation are required to bring about maximum reimbursement as well as to report quality care and maintain accurate medical records for the welfare of the patient.

Diagnostic and procedure coding for Ob/Gyn will be addressed in this class. Please bring have coding manuals to follow along.

Feel free to submit specific questions in advance, so that Karen may fully address them. (please redact any PHI before submission)

Date:               Friday, May 10, 2024

Time:                9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Location:         Online only. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one day prior.   

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass 901-261-7796
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3 Hours on Modifiers and Place of Service in 2024

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Proper use of modifiers and correct place of service all affect reimbursement for services. Understanding how and when to use modifiers is imperative to relate this additional information not included in procedure codes. Place of service codes will also be discussed with some attention to recent telehealth changes. Join expert Karen Scott for this three hour review of new information as well as coding guidelines reinforcing coding knowledge to properly report services.

Bring your CPT4 manual for class exercises.

Date:               Friday, May 10, 2024

Time:               1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:         Online webinar only. Link will be emailed one day prior

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass
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***** 3 hrs CEU clock hours available *****

2024 Evaluation & Management Coding: 
Deep Dive with Updates (repeat from February)

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

We are repeating this topic on a regular basis because nothing helps you learn better than repetition. 

BUT there will not be a new certificate if you already did the February program.

This updated 2024 program is an intensive, detailed review of all those evaluation and management coding changes over the last few years with difficult cases to review and some coding practice cases.

Please have your coding manuals prepared to participate in some exercises.

Do you have questions about specific cases?

SEND US YOUR DIFFICULT CASES (no PHE of course) email to:

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Date:               Wednesday, May 15, 2024  

Time:              9:00 AM- 12:00 PM.        

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

     ******* for MetroCare members and staff only****

************* 3hrs CEUs available *****************

CODING CONDITIONS OF THE EYE IN 2024 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

This class will review coding processes, rules, and regulations related to conditions of the eye, along with chapter specific terminology with anatomy of body systems and will include coding conventions with special attention to sequencing guidelines and rules. Frequently used diagnoses for disorders, diseases, and conditions of Ophthalmology will be reviewed.

Practice coding exercises will be an important section of the class and will assist in reinforcing the material covered.   Please have your CPT4 and ICD-10-CM manual for participation in the exercises.

Date:             Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Time:             1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.     

Location:      online only. Links will be emailed to registrants one day prior

3 hrs CEUs will be available.

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass 261-7796 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.