Sessions include:  1) How Successful Coders can Develop an Auditor’s Mindset; 2) Code it Right!; 3) Social Determinants of Health and ICD-10-CM Coding; 4) Understanding the Revenue Cycle Plus the Impacts of the New Physician E&M Coding Changes; 5) Diabetes Coding Back to the Basics; and 6) Hospital Re-Admissions

Sessions include:  1) Strategies for Dealing with Payer Denials; 2) CDI – The First 48 hours – CDI Query Response Time; 3) Does the Documentation Tell the Story; 4) Coding Updates Plus Reimbursement Impact & Documentation;  Requirements for Surgeries Eliminated from the Inpatient Only List; 5) Coding Productivity; and 6) Charge Analysis

Join AAHIM for an informative webinar and hear about clinical validation that will: Define clinical validation; Explain the distinction between coding regulations and CMS billing regulations and applicable statutes; Articulate solutions to these conflicting imperatives.

With medical decision making (MDM) as the key element for the new E/M services guidelines, documenting the medical necessity is more important than ever. This session will walk through the key revisions to the E/M guidelines and discuss ways in which basic documentation principles will ensure that the medical record documentation paints a complete picture of the services rendered, and support the medical necessity of code selection for each level.

Presentation will address the FY 2022 updates to the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Code Sets and Official Coding Guidelines with an emphasis on their impact in the acute care setting. Revisions to the FY 2022 MS-DRG Grouper logic will also be reviewed.

<p>During this session, we will review the definition of “Medical Necessity” as it relates to Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance carriers. The objective of this course is to “relearn” the meaning of medical necessity and how working with physicians promotes greater insight.</p>

<p>With the challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, hear from experts in the industry on how they managed through the challenges within revenue cycle and health information management functions to maintain and improve outcomes and financial performance.</p>

Overview: If you’ve heard of “PEPPER” but have never used this report, consider attending this session which will cover all the basics about the Program…

This presentation will: <ul> <li>Provide and explain the CPT E/M office or other outpatient service revisions and when those changes will take effect</li> <li>Identify why CPT E/M revisions are needed and the benefits provided</li> <li>Describe how the foundational changes will impact your work</li> </ul>

<div id="elementor-tab-content-1601" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix elementor-active" role="tabpanel" data-tab="1" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1601"> <p dir="auto">Objectives:</p> <ul dir="auto"> <li>Review best practices related to telehealth coding</li> <li>Identify documentation requirements for use of the telehealth codes</li> <li>Review of 2021 E/M Coding Changes & Medicare Telemedicine Updates</li> <li>Review best practices for auditing and monitoring telemedicine coding and documentation.</li> </ul> </div>

<p>The webinar will present the most current updates for coding and billing telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

This webinar will provide an overview of the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) that goes into effect for Long-Term Care Facilities (SNFs) on 10/1/2019.

This presentation will provide the attendee an understanding of the COVID/Influenza Guidelines, recognize Clinical Indicators, improve documentation, and give some tips for querying. We will also provide scenario examples.

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