Master the Modifier Maze: Your Key to Reimbursement, from E/M to Procedural Services

Recorded Webinar | Jim Collins | From: Mar 29, 2021 - To: Dec 31, 2021

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Coding modifiers can make or break your revenue. Knowing the correct modifier to attach to your claims can spell the difference between payment and ¬denial. From E/M modifiers -24 and -25 to procedural modifiers, including the -59 and -X modifier subsets, this extended program will help you keep your claims clean.

The webinar, will review the thorniest and most misunderstood modifier issues in detail. Listeners can use what they learn from this broadcast to avoid denials based on modifier use—and, if denials still result, to defend their modifier use in response. 

Learning Objectives:-

  • Thoroughly understand the most recent developments in medical coding modifiers and their use in denials management
  • Thoroughly understand the proper use of the most used modifiers, -25 and -59 (and its associated -X modifiers)
  • Thoroughly understand the proper use of frequently misused modifiers -22, -24, -33, and -76
  • Solve the modifier issue they’ve brought to the webinar via the Q&A period

Agenda:-

  • Dissect the modifier section of your coding books for a better understanding
  • Navigate appeals letters focused on modifiers
  • Understand new CMS -X modifier subsets for modifier -59
  • Find the latest -X modifier use guidance for 2021
  • Consider modifier -59 red flags vs. CCI edits
  • Wrap in modifier -22 guidance
  • Position your practice for pitfalls and positives of modifier -25
  • Learn the correct use of modifier -24
  • Discern the financial impact of multiple surgery modifiers
  • Link diagnoses to modifiers
  • Know modifier -76: Your billing lifesaver
  • Modifier -PT or -33 for GI: Which is correct and why?
  • Modifier -GW or -GV for hospice vs. SNF/LTNF patients
  • Q&A

Who Should Attend?

  • Coders
  • Billers
  • Coding and billing managers
  • Anyone who interfaces with CPT/HCPCS coding and coding personnel

Jim Collins

Jim Collins, CPC, CCC

Cardiology Coding Education & Chart Auditing

Jim Collins has over 20 years of experience helping physicians understand the best way to document and code their services. Please keep him in mind for your compliance program needs.

In addition to being a cardiology documentation and coding consultant for over fifteen years, Jim was a Cardiology Coder at Novant Health (Winston Salem, NC), the Coding Supervisor at Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga Springs, NY), a Compliance Analyst at The Care Group (Indianapolis, IN), and the Compliance Officer of Mid Carolina Cardiology (Charlotte, NC).

Jim has trained thousands of physicians, coders, and administrators how to document and code accurately. Jim has been a professional speaker for medical device companies and specialty societies for over 15 years. He proficiently facilitates productive conversations on the topics of documentation, coding, and medical necessity/coverage. Presentations frequently trigger change in physician and coder behaviors that reduce regulatory exposure, improve the accuracy of charge capture, and eliminate administrative burdens. Jim helps to facilitate higher quality, lower cost care.

 

Jim wrote the study guide and certification exam for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) specialty coding certification called “Certified Cardiology Coder.” He also developed significant portions of the certification exam for the Board of Advanced Medical Coding professional coding certification titled, "Advanced Coding Specialist in Cardiology."

Jim was the Consulting Editor of Cardiology Coding Alert for over a decade. Several of his articles have been published in EP Lab Digest, Cath Lab Digest, and Cardiology Coding Alert. He has also contributed to articles in The Wall Street Journal and Cardiology Coder’s Pink Sheet.

Jim is a key opinion leader in the fields of documentation, coding, reimbursement, coverage, and value-based compensation for cardiology care.