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2-Day Course
Medical Coding for Medical Practices, PCP, and Multi Specialty Groups

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A two day workshop – Includes Group Excercises

Proper coding and documentation is critical to the stability and success of all Medical Practices.    This two day program will provide the foundation of coding principles layered with a solid understand of coding technique to provide sound practices for your organization into the future.  Attendees learn the basic coding concepts, understand how to accurately use the Coding Books, and acquire sound chart auditing skills. Students also learn the importance of properly sequencing and linking of codes and other high level important coding techniques that will save time and money for the practice, ensuring proper billing and payment. 

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Course Outline

I. Avoiding the Five Most Common Coding Errors

II. Avoiding the Ten Most Common Billing Errors

III. OIG Targets, Strategies and RAC’s

IV. Diagnosis Coding

1. ICD-9 Coding Book
2. Correct Selection
3. Medical Necessity
4. Highest Specificity
5. “V” and “E” Codes

V. Procedure Coding

1. CPT Book
2. Update on Current Changes

VI. Evaluation and Management Services

1. Determining Correct Levels
2. History, Exam, Medical Decision Making
3. How to Conduct a Chart Audit
4. Time, Preventive Screening Services
5. Consultations, IPPE
6. Pre-Op Visits, Observation, Care Plan Oversight, Critical Care

VII. Surgical, Diagnostic Coding

1. Add-on Codes
2. Co-Surgeons
3. Mammograms
4. Bundling/Unbundling
5. PSA, Bone Density

VIII. Local Coverage Determinations

1. Understanding/Applying Guidelines
2. Building a Reference Manual

IX. Modifiers
X. Avoiding Costly Mistakes
XI. Billing All Services Rendered

1. Nurses Services
2. Injections
3. Inconvenience Codes
4. Telephone/On Line Consultations

XII. Tools for Success
XIII. Interactive Group Participation

1. Chart Auditing Excercises

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Who should attend

Those who will benefit most from this course include:

• Physician
• Nurses
• Office Managers
• Coders
• Accounts Receivable Managers
• Billing Services staff

Course Director

Kristine Eckis is President of The Bottom Line Medical Administrative Consultants, Inc., a practice management firm based in North Florida and serving practices nationwide.  She is a past Board Member of the American Association of Healthcare Consultants and has been a Certified Professional Coder since 1996.

Kristine consults with medical practices providing evaluations and recommendations for operational and staffing improvements in order to bring practices up to peak performance.  Evaluations focus on accounts receivable management, proper coding for optimal reimbursement, chart auditing and compliance issues to reduce exposure to potential fraud and abuse actions. 

Other services provided by Bottom Line include practice management and coding seminars, both on and off-site, human resource development, and complete practice start-ups. On-line coding assistance and consultation services are available for those times when practices need a "quick-fix" rather than an extensive consultation.