COVID-19 Testing Coding and Billing Updates for 2022: Get Paid Fast

Description:

COVID Testing rules and codes are changing frequently which making tough to accurately coding for COVID testing. New codes seem to come out every month or quarter. You must know and master different codes and variables to apply correctly to get paid you clam fast. Symptomatic vs. asymptomatic patients, proximity to someone positive, new vs. established patients, telemedicine, etc. are different conditions and variables. This session will help you to defense from getting audited and huge penalties due to over-coding for COVID Testing.

Expert Kate Gilman, CPC, CPCO will tell you dos and don’ts of coding COVID testing in different cases and situation so you can get paid for every claim. She’ll help you cut through the code and rule confusion making accurately coding for COVID testing easier and more precise.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what are different codes for new and established patients
• Learn how to code for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients
• Understand rules and guidelines for telehealth visit for new COVID Symptoms patients
• Know can you still be paid if your medical assistant administers the test
• Understand Over-coding conditions

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Codes for new vs. established patients
• Coding an encounter that begins with a telehealth assessment
• Use of Codes 99000 and 99001
• Swab collection codes during an in-person E/M visit
• Code 87811- when you should and should not use
• Symptomatic and Asymptomatic codes
• Reimbursement from Medicare for telehealth visits for new patients with COVID symptoms
• Codes for tests referred to off-site facilities if the patient was first seen in your office
• Code a patient’s initial telehealth visit who is referred for COVID-19 testing
• Live Q&A Session

Suggested Attendees:

• Medical providers, who are involved in the payment process of their practice
• Physicians
• Practice Managers
• Billing Managers
• C-level Executives
• Office Managers
• Medical Billers
• Medical Coders
• Office staff and Billing Managers
• Medical Billing Companies
• Providers’ Office Staff
• Hospital Revenue Cycle Staff

About the Presenter:

Kate Gilman has almost two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. She is an expert coder, compliance officer, and trains healthcare providers all over the country. Kate utilizes her expertise to uncover ways to improve billing and coding inefficiencies, training staff, and ensuring compliance while achieving maximum results and revenues for her clients.

Kate’s successes include small and large practices, ranging from primary care to specialists and surgeons. She is known for helping providers feel confident in their coding and peace of mind with their compliance practices. Kate’s acute attention to detail, deep understanding of coding and billing, and proactive approach make her an indispensable asset to all her clients.

After Registration: You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.

System Requirement Operating System: Windows any version preferably above Windows Vista & Mac any version above OS X 10.6

Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS

Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly

Can’t Listen Live? No problem. You can get access to an On-Demand webinar. Use it as a training tool at your convenience.

For more information you can reach out to the below contact: Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162 Email: support@skillacquireupdate.com