Applying CPT® Guidelines

Date : February 24, 2021
Time: 01:00 PM ET
Duration: 60 Minutes
Speaker : Lynn Anderanin
AAPC Credits : 1.0

$0.00

 

Description

Insurance companies are creating policies and guidelines for services and procedures all of the time, but the American Medical Association also has guidelines published in the CPT® manual that need to be followed when coding and billing.

Join this webinar by expert speaker Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPPM, CPMA, CPC-I, COSC to review all guidelines in detail.

 

Session highlights:

  • A review of symbols used throughout CPT®
  • Detailed look at the general guidelines used in CPT®
  • Guidelines that influence the use of modifiers
  • Section specific guidelines
  • Addendums available in CPT®
  • Tables to simplify coding

 

Benefits of attending session:

  • Guidelines can change annually as codes can change
  • Utilization of codes incorrectly can cause claim denial
  • Reimbursement can be delayed because of claims errors
  • CPT® has increased guidelines and tables to further detail code and modifier usage.
  • Understanding the guidelines will make coding easier and save time

 

Who should attend ?

  • Physician
  • Physician assistant
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Coder, biller
  • Auditor
  • Claims adjuster, claims processor
  • Nurse
  • Medical assistant
  • Manager
  • Administrator
  • Surgery scheduler
  • Prior authorization specialist