Applying CPT Changes in Shoulder Arthroscopy
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Series Webinars:
- Applying CPT Changes in Shoulder Arthroscopy
- How To Write Error Free and FDA Compliant Procedures
- Social Media Issues in Healthcare; Legal, Risk Management, Confidentiality, Loss of Licensure, and more
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BRIAN L TUTTLE
Education:- Certified HIPAA Professional
Brian L Tuttle, CPHIT, CHP, CBRA, Net+, A+, CCNA, MCP is a Certified Professional in Health IT (CPHIT), Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP), Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA), Certified Business Resilience Auditor (CBRA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 18 years' experience in Health IT and Compliance Consulting. With vast experience in health IT systems (i.e. practice management, EHR systems, imaging, transcription, medical messaging, etc.) as well as over 18 years’ experience in standard Health IT with multiple certifications and hands-on knowledge, Brian serves as compliance consultant and has conducted onsite and remote risk assessments for over 1000 medical practices, hospitals, health departments, insurance plans, and business associates throughout the United States.
Description:
Coding for shoulder arthroscopy can be difficult and confusing but the 2021 CPT® changes may help to make it a little easier. There are new descriptions for debridement of the should and new instructions for the removal of loose or foreign bodies. Case studies will be looked at for accurate coding.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:-
- Understanding arthroscopic vs open procedures
- Learn to apply the new descriptions for limited and extensive debridement, 29822 and 29823
- Correct documentation to report removal of loose or foreign bodies
- Coding for superior capsular reconstruction
- Applying the differences between SLAP repair and Bankart’s, 29806 and 29807
- Current NCCI edits for shoulder arthroscopy
- Review the NCCI Policy Manual guidelines for additional policies applied by Medicare and commercial insurance
- Writing appeals when claims are denied inappropriately
Why Should You Attend:-
Through the last several years there have been several changes applied to coding for shoulder arthroscopy. There have also been changed to the National Correct Coding Initiative Edits (NCCI) that have changed the way shoulder arthroscopy codes can be applied. By 2021 there have been two major changes to the codes associated with shoulder arthroscopy in addition to the confusion many have on the correct reporting of these codes.
Shoulder arthroscopy is performed frequently in orthopedic practice. This webinar will help you ensure that the maximum reimbursement is being received for the procedures performed and in the reduction in insurance company denials. You will also learn coding compliance as well as efficiently handle paid claims.
Who Will Benefit:-
- Coder
- Biller
- Reimbursement representative
- Claims adjudicator
- Claims processor
- Administrator
- Manager
- Supervisor
- Surgery scheduler
- Physician
- PA
- Nurse Practitioner
- Claims Adjuster
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