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  • Includes Credits

    $149 | ​Modifiers tell the payor what happened in a surgery and more importantly impact reimbursement in different ways. Appending correct modifiers can make the difference between a quickly paid claim and one that languishes in your AR waiting for resubmission. Physician documentation must reflect what happened differently in a procedure to lead the code/biller to appending the correct modifier. This webinar explains the most common modifiers and how they are used accurately in actual vascular surgery scenarios.

    Modifiers tell the payor what happened in a surgery and more importantly impact reimbursement in different ways. Appending correct modifiers can make the difference between a quickly paid claim and one that languishes in your AR waiting for resubmission. Physician documentation must reflect what happened differently in a procedure to lead the code/biller to appending the correct modifier. This webinar explains the most common modifiers and how they are used accurately in actual vascular surgery scenarios. 

     

    Objectives

    As a result of attending this course, you will be able to:

    • Describe the difference between same day and global period modifiers.
    • Understand how modifiers impact reimbursement.
    • Understand how documentation supports different modifiers.
    Agenda

    Surgical Modifiers in Vascular Surgery

    • When should a 22 Modifier Be Used for Increased Procedural Services and Will it get Paid?
      • What needs to be documented?
    • Same Day Modifiers
      •  51 vs 59 what’s the difference?
      •  52 vs 53 what’s the difference?
    •  Global Period Modifiers
      • When do these apply?
      • Modifier 58. Is it only for a planned procedure?
        • What is the reimbursement impact?
      • Modifier 79. What makes an unrelated procedure? An infection at the incision site? Debridement of a pre-existing ulcer?
        • What is the reimbursement impact?
      • Modifier 78. Are procedures on an existing AV graft or fistula a complication?
        • How does this impact reimbursement and the global period?
    •  Clinical scenarios

    Teri Romano, BSN, MBA, CPC, CMDP

    Speaker and Consultant

    KZA

    Teri Romano has over twenty-five years of consulting and teaching experience in the health care field. Ms. Romano works with physician groups and hospitals combining a background in clinical systems with solid approaches to operational and organizational problem solving.

    Teri is co-developer and instructor for the national coding and reimbursement workshops sponsored by the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.  She also provides on-site customized coding and reimbursement courses to physician and hospital groups, specializing in neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, and vein well as E/M and surgical case audits to assist physician groups in their compliance activities.

    Find out about more about Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC, CMDP

    AAPC Accreditation

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEU. Can be split between Core A, CEMC and CPMA after successful completion of a Post-Test for continuing education units. 

    Accreditation expiration date: 5/31/24

    Important Note: Please be sure to complete the course before the CEU expiration date if you plan to obtain CEU credits.


    Presented by:

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    Registering Multiple Attendees 

    1. Create, or have each attendee create, a user account here
      1. If one person is creating all of the accounts you will need to log out each time to create the next account.
    2. Log in with the account that you wish to pay through and add desired products to your cart. 
    3. Once you have selected all the desired products, go to your cart. 
      1. You will initially be registered for each product. You can edit this after you have added the additional attendees using the "remove" button.
    4. To add the additional attendees select the green button in your cart titled “Add a Registration for Another User.”
    5. Enter the email address for the additional attendee.  If they have an account their name will populate and you can select “Add Product for This User.”
    6. The attendee's name will appear in the registrant column under your own. 
    7. Repeat this for each additional attendee.
    8. Proceed, filling out the additional information for each attendee and completing payment.

    If you have any issues with completing your registration please email us at education@karenzupko.com or call 312 642-8310 

  • Includes Credits

    $99 | ​Modifiers tell the payor what happened in a surgery and more importantly impact reimbursement in different ways. Appending correct modifiers can make the difference between a quickly paid claim and one that languishes in your AR waiting for resubmission. Physician documentation must reflect what happened differently in a procedure to lead the code/biller to appending the correct modifier. This webinar explains the most common modifiers and how they are used accurately in actual vascular surgery scenarios.

    Modifiers tell the payor what happened in a surgery and more importantly impact reimbursement in different ways. Appending correct modifiers can make the difference between a quickly paid claim and one that languishes in your AR waiting for resubmission. Physician documentation must reflect what happened differently in a procedure to lead the code/biller to appending the correct modifier. This webinar explains the most common modifiers and how they are used accurately in actual vascular surgery scenarios.

     

    Objectives

    As a result of attending this course, you will be able to:

    • Describe the difference between same day and global period modifiers.
    • Understand how modifiers impact reimbursement.
    • Understand how documentation supports different modifiers.
    Agenda

    Surgical Modifiers in Vascular Surgery

    • When should a 22 Modifier Be Used for Increased Procedural Services and Will it get Paid?
      • What needs to be documented?
    • Same Day Modifiers
      •  51 vs 59 what’s the difference?
      •  52 vs 53 what’s the difference?
    •  Global Period Modifiers
      • When do these apply?
      • Modifier 58. Is it only for a planned procedure?
        • What is the reimbursement impact?
      • Modifier 79. What makes an unrelated procedure? An infection at the incision site? Debridement of a pre-existing ulcer?
        • What is the reimbursement impact?
      • Modifier 78. Are procedures on an existing AV graft or fistula a complication?
        • How does this impact reimbursement and the global period?
    •  Clinical scenarios

    Teri Romano, BSN, MBA, CPC, CMDP

    Speaker and Consultant

    KZA

    Teri Romano has over twenty-five years of consulting and teaching experience in the health care field. Ms. Romano works with physician groups and hospitals combining a background in clinical systems with solid approaches to operational and organizational problem solving.

    Teri is co-developer and instructor for the national coding and reimbursement workshops sponsored by the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.  She also provides on-site customized coding and reimbursement courses to physician and hospital groups, specializing in neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, and vein well as E/M and surgical case audits to assist physician groups in their compliance activities.

    Find out about more about Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC, CMDP

    AAPC Accreditation

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.0 CEU. Can be split between Core A, CEMC and CPMA after successful completion of a Post-Test for continuing education units. 

    Accreditation expiration date: 5/31/24

    Important Note: Please be sure to complete the course before the CEU expiration date if you plan to obtain CEU credits.


    Presented by:

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    Registering Multiple Attendees 

    1. Create, or have each attendee create, a user account here
      1. If one person is creating all of the accounts you will need to log out each time to create the next account.
    2. Log in with the account that you wish to pay through and add desired products to your cart. 
    3. Once you have selected all the desired products, go to your cart. 
      1. You will initially be registered for each product. You can edit this after you have added the additional attendees using the "remove" button.
    4. To add the additional attendees select the green button in your cart titled “Add a Registration for Another User.”
    5. Enter the email address for the additional attendee.  If they have an account their name will populate and you can select “Add Product for This User.”
    6. The attendee's name will appear in the registrant column under your own. 
    7. Repeat this for each additional attendee.
    8. Proceed, filling out the additional information for each attendee and completing payment.

    If you have any issues with completing your registration please email us at education@karenzupko.com or call 312 642-8310 

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 07/06/2023

    30 min session | CMS made significant changes to its non-physician provider (NPP) billing rules in 2022 and 2023. Dive into the intricacies of incident to, direct, and split/shared billing for Medicare claims, with a focus on applying the new CMS criteria.

    PA and NP Billing Update for Orthopaedics

    30 minute Session

    $59

    CMS made significant changes to its non-physician provider (NPP) billing rules in 2022 and 2023. Dive into the intricacies of incident to, direct, and split/shared billing for Medicare claims, with a focus on applying the new CMS criteria.  

    This quick 30-minute virtual course analyzes the NPP billing options for Medicare, with a detailed look at changes effective in 2023 that apply in orthopaedic practices. 

    In this session you will:

    1. Refresh your understanding of the definitions and criteria for incident to, direct, and split/shared billing. 
    2. Compare CMS’s previous rules for split/shared reporting with what changes occurred in 2022 and what’s new in 2023.
    3. Learn about a new modifier CMS requires for split/shared services.
    4. Assess orthopaedic scenarios to practice applying these essential billing concepts.

    Reminder: You have 30 days to complete the course from the day you open and access the course. 

    Jennifer Cabrera, PA-C, MSPA, MPH

    Consultant and Speaker

    KZA

    As a board- certified Physician Assistant, Jennifer has spent nearly 20 years in health care, with most of that time in orthopaedics. Her clinical experiences add to her understanding of the importance of solid documentation as well as diagnostic and procedural coding.

    Jennifer’s rich background in sports medicine and joint reconstruction includes care for both collegiate and professional athletes, plus serving as first assist on surgeries on a range of orthopedic procedures. She has extensive ASC and hospital experience as a service line manager, case management, and with AAAHC and JCAHO accreditations. In addition, Jennifer has served on the development team for the construction of a new orthopaedic and spine surgical hospital in Los Angeles.

    Find out about more about Jennifer Cabrera, PA-C, MSPA, MPH

    Course Access and Expiration

    You have 30 days to complete a course from the day you first access the content. After 30 days your access will expire. 

    Should you have questions, please contact us at education@karenzupko.com  

  • $1075 | Extended coverage of subspecialty coding content and case exercises to boost your confidence in common orthopaedic scenarios, including spine surgery basics.

    $1075

    *Workbook shipping is included in the price

    Approximate Total Time: 5 Hours and 30 minutes

    Extended coverage of subspecialty coding content and case exercises to boost your confidence in common orthopaedic scenarios, including spine surgery basics. Learn to apply surgical modifiers to protect reimbursement and appropriately differentiate CPT rules from Medicare NCCI edits and guidelines. You'll leave with awareness of reimbursement methodologies for bundled payment, and, of course, with the latest 2021 code changes and NCCI updates.

    Learning Objectives

    • Differentiate AAOS Global Service Guidelines from NCCI guidelines for Medicare.
    • Apply surgical modifiers correctly to prevent denials.
    • Identify how restorative care is defined and how it impacts fracture code selection.
    • Use new CPT codes for total joint arthroplasty following infection.
    • Apply the new CPT definitions for arthroscopic shoulder debridement.
    • Understand the new CPT guideline for arthroscopic removal of loose or foreign bodies when performed at the time of other procedures.
    • Demonstrate surgical coding comprehension through new practice exercises.

    This course contains accurate and complete information. Coding changes that occurred in 2023 are included for your convenience in the accompanying addendum, Updates for 2023

    Reminder: You have 30 days to complete the course from the day you open and access the course. 

    Course Access and Expiration

    You have 30 days to complete a course from the day you first access the content. After 30 days your access will expire. 

    Should you have questions, please contact us at education@karenzupko.com  

    Registering Multiple Attendees 

    1. Create, or have each attendee create, a user account here
      1. If one person is creating all of the accounts you will need to log out each time to create the next account.
    2. Log in with the account that you wish to pay through and add desired products to your cart. 
    3. Once you have selected all the desired products, go to your cart. 
      1. You will initially be registered for each product. You can edit this after you have added the additional attendees using the "remove" button.
    4. To add the additional attendees select the green button in your cart titled “Add a Registration for Another User.”
    5. Enter the email address for the additional attendee.  If they have an account their name will populate and you can select “Add Product for This User.”
    6. The attendee's name will appear in the registrant column under your own. 
    7. Repeat this for each additional attendee.
    8. Proceed, filling out the additional information for each attendee and completing payment.

    If you have any issues with completing your registration please email us at education@karenzupko.com or call 312 642-8310 

  • $925 for AAOS Members and Their Staff [$1075 regularly]| Extended coverage of subspecialty coding content and case exercises to boost your confidence in common orthopaedic scenarios, including spine surgery basics.

    $925 for AAOS Members and Their Staff [$1075 regularly]| 

    *Workbook shipping is included in the price

    Approximate Total Time: 5 Hours and 30 minutes

    Extended coverage of subspecialty coding content and case exercises to boost your confidence in common orthopaedic scenarios, including spine surgery basics. Learn to apply surgical modifiers to protect reimbursement and appropriately differentiate CPT rules from Medicare NCCI edits and guidelines. You'll leave with awareness of reimbursement methodologies for bundled payment, and, of course, with the latest 2021 code changes and NCCI updates.

    Learning Objectives

    • Differentiate AAOS Global Service Guidelines from NCCI guidelines for Medicare.
    • Apply surgical modifiers correctly to prevent denials.
    • Identify how restorative care is defined and how it impacts fracture code selection.
    • Use new CPT codes for total joint arthroplasty following infection.
    • Apply the new CPT definitions for arthroscopic shoulder debridement.
    • Understand the new CPT guideline for arthroscopic removal of loose or foreign bodies when performed at the time of other procedures.
    • Demonstrate surgical coding comprehension through new practice exercises.

    This course contains accurate and complete information. Coding changes that occurred in 2023 are included for your convenience in the accompanying addendum, Updates for 2023


    Reminder: You have 30 days to complete the course from the day you open and access the course. 

    Course Access and Expiration

    You have 30 days to complete a course from the day you first access the content. After 30 days your access will expire. 

    Should you have questions, please contact us at education@karenzupko.com  

    Registering Multiple Attendees 

    1. Create, or have each attendee create, a user account here
      1. If one person is creating all of the accounts you will need to log out each time to create the next account.
    2. Log in with the account that you wish to pay through and add desired products to your cart. 
    3. Once you have selected all the desired products, go to your cart. 
      1. You will initially be registered for each product. You can edit this after you have added the additional attendees using the "remove" button.
    4. To add the additional attendees select the green button in your cart titled “Add a Registration for Another User.”
    5. Enter the email address for the additional attendee.  If they have an account their name will populate and you can select “Add Product for This User.”
    6. The attendee's name will appear in the registrant column under your own. 
    7. Repeat this for each additional attendee.
    8. Proceed, filling out the additional information for each attendee and completing payment.

    If you have any issues with completing your registration please email us at education@karenzupko.com or call 312 642-8310 

  • $497 | Get all three courses in one convenient bundle!

    $497

    Orthopaedics: The Ins and Outs of Sports Medicine

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 05/31/24 This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU.

    This 1-hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of the most common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Sports Medicine, comparison of the most common Open vs. Arthroscopic CPT codes for Sports Medicine, and coding scenarios for correct reporting of Arthroscopic procedures. This course will also outline the various coding guidelines for Sports Medicine with CPT, AAOS and Medicare as well as a review of knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology. 

    Course Description:
    This course will review knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology as well as the most common injury and musculoskeletal ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Sports Medicine.  Surgical coding concepts for Arthroscopy coding for Knee, Shoulder and Hip procedures will also be discussed.  Participants will gain an understanding of the differences in coding guidelines applicable in Sports Medicine with CPT, AAOS and Medicare. Participants will also work through hands-on case examples for knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy.

    Course Learning Objectives:
    • Review of knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology
    • Navigate and apply AAOS Global Service Data (GSD) and Medicare NCCI guidelines and CPT guidelines
    • Review of chondroplasty, loose/foreign body, and synovectomy reporting
    • Review of common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Hip, Knee and Shoulder

    Fracture Care: Step by Step

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 06/30/24 This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.5 CEUs.

    This one and a half hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of updated definitions and guidelines for closed, open, and percutaneous fracture care treatment, itemized vs. global reporting for non-manipulative treatment of fractures, global surgical package guidelines for fractures, NCCI guidelines and fractures, updated AAOS guidance for hardware removal and negative pressure wound therapy, and debridement and active wound care management guidelines.

    Course Description:
    This course will review CPT 2022 Musculoskeletal Guideline revisions, Fracture care in the ER, Urgent Care and office setting and billing methodologies, updated AAOS guidance for negative pressure wound therapy and hardware removal, debridement, and active wound care management.  Participants will also have an opportunity to work through hands-on case exercises for itemized vs. global reporting for non-manipulative treatment  and other fracture care coding scenarios.

    Course Learning Objectives:
    • Review of fracture care guidelines and billing methodologies
    • Fracture treatment shared by NPP’s and physicians
    • Updated CPT guidelines for External Fixation
    • Updated AAOS guidance for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Hardware removal
    • Debridement and Active Wound Care Management 

    Arthroplasty from A to Z

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 06/30/24 This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. 

    Course Description:

    This course will review the important changes for Joint Arthroplasty (Hip, Knee, and Shoulder) and drug delivery device updates, revision arthroplasty vs. replacement coding guidelines and hands-on case exercises for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.

    Course Learning Objectives:

    • Discover when to bill revision vs. replacement and how modifiers direct the narrative
    • Updates to hip revision billing
    • New drug delivery device usage in joint infections
    • Hands on case exercises for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements

    Reminder: You have 30 days to complete a course from the day you open and access the course.

    AAPC Accreditation

    Orthopaedics: The Ins and Outs of Sports Medicine

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 05/31/24 This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. On Demand product requires successful completion of a post-test for Core A, CEMC, CENTC and CPMA for continuing education unit

    Fracture Care: Step by Step

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 06/30/24 This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.5 CEUs. On Demand product requires successful completion of a post-test for Core A, CEMC, CENTC and CPMA for continuing education units.

    Arthroplasty From A to Z

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 06/30/24 This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. On Demand product requires successful completion of a post-test for Core A, CEMC, CENTC and CPMA for continuing education units.

    Course Access and Expiration

    You have 30 days to complete a course from the day you first access the content. After 30 days your access will expire. 

    Should you have questions, please contact us at education@karenzupko.com  

  • Includes Credits

    This 1-hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of the most common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Sports Medicine, comparison of the most common Open vs. Arthroscopic CPT codes for Sports Medicine, and coding scenarios for correct reporting of Arthroscopic procedures.

    $199

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. CEU's expire on 5/31/2024.

    This 1-hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of the most common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Sports Medicine, comparison of the most common Open vs. Arthroscopic CPT codes for Sports Medicine, and coding scenarios for correct reporting of Arthroscopic procedures. This course will also outline the various coding guidelines for Sports Medicine with CPT, AAOS and Medicare as well as a review of knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology. 

    Course Description:
    This course will review knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology as well as the most common injury and musculoskeletal ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Sports Medicine.  Surgical coding concepts for Arthroscopy coding for Knee, Shoulder and Hip procedures will also be discussed.  Participants will gain an understanding of the differences in coding guidelines applicable in Sports Medicine with CPT, AAOS and Medicare. Participants will also work through hands-on case examples for knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy.

    Course Learning Objectives:
    • Review of knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology
    • Navigate and apply AAOS Global Service Data (GSD) and Medicare NCCI guidelines and CPT guidelines
    • Review of chondroplasty, loose/foreign body, and synovectomy reporting
    • Review of common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Hip, Knee and Shoulder 

    Reminder: You have 30 days to complete the course from the day you open and access the course. 

    Marissa Clemmer, CPC, CCS, CPMA, CPB, CANPC, CPEDC

    Consultant and Speaker

    KZA

    Areas of Expertise:

    -Auditing for Coding and Documentation
    -CPT and ICD-10 Coding Abstraction
    -Orthopedic Documentation to support CPT coding
    -Revenue Cycle

    Marissa has over 24 years of experience in the healthcare industry in all areas of revenue cycle management with focus on prospective and retrospective auditing, compliance, and education. She has extensive experience in multi-specialty evaluation/management (E&M), surgical coding and auditing with a focus on educating physicians and mid-level providers on correct coding and documentation for compliant billing to maximize reimbursement.

    Learn more about Marissa Clemmer, CPC, CCS, CPMA, CPB, CANPC, CPEDC.

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 05/31/24

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. On Demand product requires successful completion of a post-test for Core A, CEMC, CENTC and CPMA for continuing education units.

  • Includes Credits

    This 1-hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will address when to bill revision vs. replacement CPT codes and appropriate modifier usage, updates to hip revision billing, new guidelines for drug delivery device usage in joint infections. Participants will also have an opportunity to work through hands-on case examples for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.

    $199

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. Note: CEU's expire on 6/30/2024.

    Course Description:

    This course will review the important changes for Joint Arthroplasty (Hip, Knee, and Shoulder) and drug delivery device updates, revision arthroplasty vs. replacement coding guidelines and hands-on case exercises for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.

    Course Learning Objectives:

    • Discover when to bill revision vs. replacement and how modifiers direct the narrative
    • Updates to hip revision billing
    • New drug delivery device usage in joint infections
    • Hands on case exercises for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements

    Reminder: You have 30 days to complete the course from the day you open and access the course. 

    Jen Bell, MSOLE, CPC, CPMA, CHC

    Consultant and Speaker

    KZA

    Jennifer Bell (Jen) has over 30 years of experience in all areas of the revenue cycle with a focus on documentation auditing and coding abstraction, with a special interest in telehealth billing compliance and reimbursement. She has delivered coding and auditing services in addition to provider education for a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Jen’s extensive knowledge and skills in successful appeals and payment recovery processes generate positive returns for clients.

    Find out more about Jen Bell, MSOLE, CPC, CPMA, CHC.

    Marissa Clemmer, CPC, CCS, CPMA, CPB, CANPC, CPEDC

    Consultant and Speaker

    KZA

    Areas of Expertise:

    -Auditing for Coding and Documentation
    -CPT and ICD-10 Coding Abstraction
    -Orthopedic Documentation to support CPT coding
    -Revenue Cycle

    Marissa has over 24 years of experience in the healthcare industry in all areas of revenue cycle management with focus on prospective and retrospective auditing, compliance, and education. She has extensive experience in multi-specialty evaluation/management (E&M), surgical coding and auditing with a focus on educating physicians and mid-level providers on correct coding and documentation for compliant billing to maximize reimbursement.

    Learn more about Marissa Clemmer, CPC, CCS, CPMA, CPB, CANPC, CPEDC.

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 06/30/24

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1 CEU. On Demand product requires successful completion of a post-test for Core A, CEMC, CENTC and CPMA for continuing education units.

    Note: CEU's are valid until 06/30/2024. Please be sure to claim credits before the expiration date. 

  • Includes Credits

    This one and a half hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of updated definitions and guidelines for closed, open, and percutaneous fracture care treatment, itemized vs. global reporting for non-manipulative treatment of fractures, global surgical package guidelines for fractures, NCCI guidelines and fractures, updated AAOS guidance for hardware removal and negative pressure wound therapy, and debridement and active wound care management guidelines.

    $199

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.5 CEUs. Note: CEU's expire 6/30/2024.

    This one and a half hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of updated definitions and guidelines for closed, open, and percutaneous fracture care treatment, itemized vs. global reporting for non-manipulative treatment of fractures, global surgical package guidelines for fractures, NCCI guidelines and fractures, updated AAOS guidance for hardware removal and negative pressure wound therapy, and debridement and active wound care management guidelines.

    Course Description:
    This course will review CPT 2022 Musculoskeletal Guideline revisions, Fracture care in the ER, Urgent Care and office setting and billing methodologies, updated AAOS guidance for negative pressure wound therapy and hardware removal, debridement, and active wound care management.  Participants will also have an opportunity to work through hands-on case exercises for itemized vs. global reporting for non-manipulative treatment and other fracture care coding scenarios.

    Course Learning Objectives:
    • Review of fracture care guidelines and billing methodologies
    • Fracture treatment shared by NPP’s and physicians
    • Updated CPT guidelines for External Fixation
    • Updated AAOS guidance for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Hardware removal
    • Debridement and Active Wound Care Management 

    Reminder: You have 30 days to complete the course from the day you open and access the course. 

    Jen Bell, MSOLE, CPC, CPMA, CHC

    Consultant and Speaker

    KZA

    Jennifer Bell (Jen) has over 30 years of experience in all areas of the revenue cycle with a focus on documentation auditing and coding abstraction, with a special interest in telehealth billing compliance and reimbursement. She has delivered coding and auditing services in addition to provider education for a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Jen’s extensive knowledge and skills in successful appeals and payment recovery processes generate positive returns for clients.

    Find out more about Jen Bell, MSOLE, CPC, CPMA, CHC.

    AAPC Accreditation -- Expires 06/30/24

    This program meets AAPC guidelines for 1.5 CEUs. On Demand product requires successful completion of a post-test for Core A, CEMC, CENTC and CPMA for continuing education units.

    Note: CEU's are valid until 06/30/2024. Please be sure to claim credits before the expiration date. 

  • $199 | We will examine the CPT guidelines about using modifier 25 as well as what Medicare says

    Using Modifier 25 in Otolaryngology: Rewards and Ramifications 

    Total Runtime: 1 hour and 36 minutes

    Appending modifier 25 (Significant, Separately Identifiable Evaluation and Management Service by the Same Physician or Other Qualified Health Care Professional on the Same Day of the Procedure or Other Service) to an Evaluation and Management (E/M) code, when also billing a minor procedure on the same day, typically results in payment for both services – the reward.  But is it correct?

    Payors, including the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), have been auditing the proper use of modifier 25 and recouping millions of dollars from otolaryngologists – the ramification.  A common misconception is that the E/M code and procedure code are always billed together.  That’s just not true.  There are times when it is not appropriate to also report the E/M code but bill only the procedure.

    We will examine the CPT guidelines about using modifier 25 as well as what Medicare says.  Several scenarios frequently encountered in otolaryngology practices will be reviewed.  You will have a better understanding of how to correctly use modifier 25 when performed with the common ENT minor procedures including:

    • Nasal endoscopy
    • Flexible laryngoscopy
    • Endoscopic sinus debridement
    • Excision of skin lesion, and
    • Cerumen removal

    **Note: CEU credits expire on 4/30/24 for this course. 

    Course Access and Expiration

    You will have access to this package for 30 days from the day you purchase it.

    You will have 30 days to complete the course(s) within the package. 

    The 30 days for a course starts the day you activate that course within the package.

    Should you have questions, please contact us at education@karenzupko.com  

    This course includes a digital workbook. This workbook is copyrighted and not to be shared with anyone other than the registrant for this course.

    No physical workbook is available for this course. 

    If you have any questions please email education@karenzupko.com 

    What are some of the benefits of registering with KZA On-Demand?

    • View at YOUR convenience—the course is online and authored by experts in the field
    • Receive a printed, comprehensive workbook. Our workbooks are considered the gold standard in reference material
    • Accredited for CME and CEUs
    • You have 30-day access to the individual course(s)

    Registering Multiple Attendees 

    1. Create, or have each attendee create, a user account here
      1. If one person is creating all of the accounts you will need to log out each time to create the next account.
    2. Log in with the account that you wish to pay through and add desired products to your cart. 
    3. Once you have selected all the desired products, go to your cart. 
      1. You will initially be registered for each product. You can edit this after you have added the additional attendees using the "remove" button.
    4. To add the additional attendees select the green button in your cart titled “Add a Registration for Another User.”
    5. Enter the email address for the additional attendee.  If they have an account their name will populate and you can select “Add Product for This User.”
    6. The attendee's name will appear in the registrant column under your own. 
    7. Repeat this for each additional attendee.
    8. Proceed, filling out the additional information for each attendee and completing payment.

    If you have any issues with completing your registration please email us at education@karenzupko.com or call 312 642-8310