Events calendar

CODING the BIG FOUR: Diabetes, HTN, CKD, and Obesity Evening Webinar Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

CODING the BIG FOUR:
Diabetes, HTN, CKD, and Obesity

Evening Webinar

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

The prevalence of these four diseases in our part of the country, and their interactions merit special attention for documentation and coding to demonstrate a realistic picture of the health of so many of our patients. These four diseases have far-reaching effects not only in the care of our patients, but in the quality performance and cost valuations in commercial and government payer contracts.

This condensed session for clinicians will discuss:

• Proper use of combination codes for reporting these interactive issues, which drive cost expectations by the payers
• Proper reporting of CPTII codes that can show treatment outcomes for quality
• Proper reporting of ICD + CPTII for obesity diagnoses and the effects of chronic disease on BMI level when choosing an obesity vs morbid obesity diagnosis and reporting a diagnosis without a BMI
• Specific questions regarding the number of combo codes you can report, reporting combo codes when all of these are present, how to report CPTII codes

Date:              November 17, 2021                                                                       

Time:             We will being promptly at 6:00 PM                

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

1 hour CEU will be available for certified coding or mgt

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

Coding and Billing Compliance and Self Audits November 18 Rana McSpadden, FACMPE, CPC, CEMA- Medical Practice Consultant

Coding/Billing Compliance & Self Audits

Overview: CMS has stepped up the number and types of audits plaguing medical practices over the past few years.  The OIG recommends groups that receive any Federal money to implement billing, coding, and documentation audits as part of their compliance program. This presentation discusses why these audits are important as well as how performing routine self-audits may help in staying in compliance.

Objectives:

• Identify areas of risk within coding and billing
• Review the various types of governmental coding/billing audits and what they mean for your practice
• Discuss the process for self-auditing

Delivery: Conference, Healthcare Associations

Audience: Physicians, Practice Administrators, Billing/Coding Staff

Approximate Length: 1 hour

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

CODING NEPHROLOGY

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

Repeat of a great program- incase you missed it.

This ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 training session reviews in detail the coding processes, rules, and regulations for diseases, conditions, and disorders of the kidney to include discussion of HCC and CPTII coding for quality contracts. 

We will also review chapter specific terminology with anatomy of body systems and will include coding conventions, sequencing guidelines and rules.

Please send your specific coding problems and questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be addressed by Karen during class.

  Please de-identify/remove any patient protected health information if you send clinic notes.

Coding exercises are an important section of the class and will assist in reinforcing the material covered.   Please have your ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 manuals for class for participation in the exercises.

Date:              Friday, November 19, 2021

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

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

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 3 CEU hours

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

Reviewing Practice Compliance Plans                                                         Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Reviewing Practice Compliance Plans                                                        

Presented by:

Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

With audits increasing it is time to review and address compliance issues.  None is more important than the required Practice Compliance Plan to deter fraud, waste, and abuse in Federal programs. This session will review the components of the OIG Compliance format as well as cover the process of the development of a practice plan.

The topics to be included:

• Seven Basic Elements
• Areas of risk
• Importance of a written compliance manual
• Fraud and Abuse definitions with examples
• Training requirements for staff
• Writing practice policies and procedures

Date:               Friday, Nov 19, 2021

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

Location:         Online only. Registrants will receive a link one day prior.

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

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

*****CEU hours available *****