Coding the Endocrine System

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

The Endocrine system can be called the regulator due to its principal responsibility of providing a stable balance between interdependent elements of the human body through various hormones, thus making endocrine coding a necessary part of many specialties.

The ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 training session will include:

• Chapter specific terminology with anatomy
• Proper coding of conditions, disorders, and their complications
• Review coding sequencing, rules, regulations and conventions
• Stressing the importance of specificity in documentation and coding with identification

of co-morbidities that trigger HCCs (Hierarchical Condition Categories)

Please have your ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 manuals available for coding exercises.

You may submit your specific coding problems and questions to Donna Pendergrass at least a week ahead to be addressed by Karen during class. Please de-identify/remove any patient protected health information if you send clinic notes.

Date: Friday, July 17, 2024

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

Three hours CEU

**This in-service course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff

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Coding for Social Determinants of Health: 
Good for patient care, quality measure outcomes, and E&M levels

Three Hour Session

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA
                       and Donna Pendergrass, MD CPPM CPCO CDEO                                 

REPEAT session in case y ou missed it in February

The final rule for the 2024 CMS Fee Schedule introduced new codes added to reimburse for screening as well as for coordination of services to address the Social Determinants of Health.

Commercial payers are also beginning to acknowledge that regardless of proper medical attention and prescribed treatment, circumstances in a patient’s life outside the control of the physician and the patient heavily influence a patient’s health and well-being. And evaluating your patient for these issues can affect E&M level selection.

Codes to indicate these harmful situations, whether environmental or economic or otherwise, allow for reporting of treatment failures, unexpected negative outcomes, and generally increased risk in patients who may have socioeconomic reasons for less than expected positive outcomes and higher cost.

 
Attention will be given to:

• Introduction and overview of social determinants
• Attention to codes currently available for reporting
• Influence on E&M level selection
• Available Screens and billing/revenue
• Local Resources for patient assistance

Dates:               July 17, 2024

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

Three hours CEU      

2024 Lunchtime E & M Coding Practice July 24

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

Karen will present 2 NEW online lunchtime practice sessions using cases that will help develop your skills in setting an E&M level based on medical decision making.

Due to the brief time scheduled for these sessions, we will begin promptly.
 
Attention and class discussion will be given to:

• Definitions and details of level determining elements of problems, data, and risk
• Brief summary of major changes to time-based code selection
• Coding exercises from chart documentation

Dates:               July 10 OR  24                      

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

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

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

   901-261-7796

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BANKRUPTCY BASICS   August 15, 2024  Laura Watkins FACMPE, CPC

SVMIC Senior Medical Practice Consultant   

When a patient files bankruptcy, the medical practice must take the proper steps to correctly manage the patient’s account. This presentation focuses on the basics of bankruptcy and reviews the processes and requirements of the medical practice.

Date:              August 15

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

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

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

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

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PATIENTS   September 12, 2024  Rana McSpadden FACMPE, CPC SVMIC Medical Practice Consultant

This program outlines the classic types of difficult patients, the warning signs for each and the reasons behind the behavior. Tips for managing each patient type will be offered. Included are suggestions for managing threatening patients, complaints and developing a patient centered practice.

Date:              September 12

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

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

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

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