Conquer New Fracture Care Guidelines to Ensure Accurate Coding - On-Demand
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Available ON-DEMAND
Presented on: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Presented by: Jessyka Burke, BSHA, CPC, COSC, CASCC
Get a clear understanding of the revamped CPT® guidelines for fracture and dislocation restorative care coding, including the use of the global surgery modifiers -54 and -55. During this 60-minute live event, you will also find out when it is appropriate to report an open reduction subsequent to a closed treatment, and the difference between open and closed fractures and open and closed fracture treatment. In addition, learn how to navigate the new coding guideline for foreign bodies versus implants.
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the global surgical package as it relates to fracture and dislocation treatment, including when casting, strapping, and splinting may be separately reported
- Understand modifier use and how it impacts reimbursement
- Select the appropriate codes for specific approaches to fracture treatment and fixation based on documentation
Agenda
- Overview and explanation of the expanded guidelines and definitions for fracture and dislocation treatment coding
- Strategies to address potential problem areas, such as use of modifier -54 by emergency room clinicians
- Areas of confusion, such as the difference between open fractures and open treatment
- Different types of fixations and how they are typically documented and coded
- New AMA CPT guideline on reporting implants vs. foreign bodies and its impact on coding
- Q&A
Who Should Listen?
- Orthopedic practice coders
- Billers
- Billing managers
- Clinicians
Meet the Speaker
With 26 years’ experience in the business of healthcare reimbursement, Jessyka Burke, BSHA, CPC, COSC, CASCC, worked her way up from being a receptionist at an orthopedic clinic to lead coding and billing specialist/physician and staff educator for a private orthopedic surgery practice in Auburn, Washington. She also serves as coding consultant and education assistant for the Ozark Coding Alliance and a billing consultant for Rehab PhysioWorks in Kent, Washington. With coding and billing experience in hospital facilities and physician private practice settings, Burke has experience coding orthopedics, pain management, PM&R, ASC facilities, PT, OT, massage therapy, podiatry, and ENT, among other specialties. She is working toward a master’s degree in public health communications and leadership.
Continuing Education
AAPC
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Ability to claim credits for this webinar expires on: 4/30/23
BMSC
This program is approved by the Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) for 1 CEU(s).
Ability to claim credits for this webinar expires on: 4/27/2023
Instructions
Webinar system requirements and program materials:
To fully benefit from the webinar experience, please note you will need a computer equipped with the following:
Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari, with JavaScript enabled
Internet: Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended)
Streaming: Access audio/video streaming from any browser on a computer, mobile, or tablet device
Prior to the webinar, you will receive an email with detailed system requirements, your login information, presentation slides, and other materials that you can print and distribute to all attendees at your location.
CAN'T LISTEN LIVE?
No problem. The On-Demand version is also available. Use it as a training tool at your convenience—whenever your new or existing staff need a refresher or need to understand a new concept. Play it once or dozens of times. A $199 value!
PLEASE NOTE
Participation in the webinar is just $199 per site. All materials must be retrieved from the Internet.
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