Events
Webinars
Telemedicine, Virtual Visits and Digital E/M Services: an Update
For 2020, CPT® and CMS have expanded on the non-face to face services physicians and nonphysician practitioners can provide. The recently passed ‘‘Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020” waived certain Medicare requirements for the provision of telemedicine. Join us as and learn what is available as we untangle this web of opportunities.
March 24 at 12:15pmEDT ~ Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7227297043071945485
March 26 at 3:15pmEDT ~ Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7227297043071945485
Presented by: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
Overview of Key Legislative and Regulatory Issues
On January 14, 2020, NORM’s consultants at Hart Health Strategies, Inc. will provide an overview of key legislative and regulatory issues facing rheumatology practices and patients. During this webinar, NORM members will hear about current legislative issues, such as drug pricing, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and Medicare reimbursement, as well as an update on the 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule and other key regulations. Subject matter experts will be on hand to take your questions following the presentation.
January 14, 2020 at 12:15pmEST Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2621882637201203468
AAPC – CRHC Webinars
January – June
Presented in partnership with NORM and Acevedo Consulting.
Thank you to Myriad (Crescendo Bioscience) for your support in the past.
2020 Rheumatology Medicare and Coding Update
During this informative session, you will learn about the 2020 CPT and Medicare changes for Rheumatology. Learn about the latest Medicare changes and CPT code revisions, deletions and additions that will affect you in 2020 and beyond.
January 21, 2020 at 12:15pmEST Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/108377065560791053
January 23, 2020 at 3:15pmEST Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1079806583817185037
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1.5 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
Appropriate Use Criteria (Advanced Imaging)
Before ordering any advanced imaging for a Medicare patient, the provider must consult a clinical support mechanism (DCSM) and report if the test meets “appropriate use criteria”, or not. This webinar is intended to provide you with the information you need to be able to order MRIs, CTs, PET and Nuclear Medical Studies for Medicare patients.
March 17, 2020 at 12:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5253523036748276235
March 19, 2020 at 3:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8193419217328757259
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
Documenting Medical Necessity
As the scope of services – diagnostic and therapeutic – have expanded for Rheumatologists, the importance of knowing the payers’ requirements grows so you can “keep the money.” This webinar is intended to help you know how to document the medical necessity of the services you provide.
April 14, 2020 12:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8637550446694488331
April 16, 2020 3:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8077782479923998475
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1.0 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Continue to “See” Your Patients Without Increasing Health Risks
• Learn the services and codes to bill for virtual visits
• Know when to use them and what’s required
• How to document an e-visit vs. telephone visit vs. telehealth
June 9, 2020 at 12:15pmEST ~ https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7466823453839814668
June 11 2020 at 3:15pmEST ~ https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5107517791237189388
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1.0 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Rheumatology Case Studies from an Auditors Perspective
In this webinar we will identify the most common issues that lead to coding discrepancies and different code assignment patterns among coders and providers.
June 16, 2020 12:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/767438629608809995
June 18, 2020 3:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7958555837054630923
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
AAPC – CRHC Webinars
July – December
Presented in partnership with NORM and Acevedo Consulting.
Thank you to Myriad (Crescendo Bioscience) for your support in the past.
ICD-10 Updates: FY 2021 & COVID-19
A dive into ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for FY 2021 (October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021), including changes, additions, and deletions that affect rheumatology practices & ICD-10 coding guidelines for COVID-19 related services.
• Learn how FY 2021 ICD-10 changes may impact your practice
• Learn about all the COVID-19 related ICD-10 codes
• Understand when and how to use COVID-19 related ICD-10 codes
September 15, 2020 at 12:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/165101974968490512
September 17, 2020 at 3:15pm ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2273747573740565264
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Presenter: Denice Caposella, CPC, Senior Consultant
Current Trends In Medicare Audits: Where Does Your Practice Stand?
It is often now said that it’s not a matter of “if” your practice will have an audit or investigation, but “when.” Would your staff know what to do and how to react if the OIG or a fraud investigator appeared at your front desk? This webinar will review why this might happen, your rights, and some common sense steps that should be taken should your practice have the dubious distinction of being chosen.
October 6, 2020 at 12:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3832971605848850189
October 8, 2020 at 3:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4280412365214479884
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
Interrupted Infusions, Infusion Reaction, Patient in Hospice – Are you Using the Correct Modifiers?
Most rheumatology coders are comfortable knowing when to use the anatomic modifiers and modifier -25, but are less so with some of the more uncommon situations. Your MAC may not want you to add -51 when billing multiple procedures, how do you avoid other payers from inappropriately reducing reimbursement when both -50 and -51 seem to be indicated on your claim? When a patient has an infusion reaction, know when to use modifier 52 and when 53 is the more appropriate choice. This webinar will review some of the more uncommon modifier scenarios and provide you with the logic and some tips to help you submit your claims correctly the first time.
In this webinar attendees will learn:
• Correct use of modifiers 53 and 52 for discontinued procedures
• Billing issues related to modifiers for bilateral and multiple procedures
• When to append HCPCS level II modifiers
• Compliance issues surrounding modifier usage when “allowed” by the CCI edits.
November 17, 2020 at 12:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/511484421601706768
November 19, 2020 at 3:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5088787611916903184
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
Upcoming 2021 E/M Changes
Effective January 1, 2021, how you choose the level of service for office visits is changing. This webinar will help you understand the importance of time and medical decision making as you say goodbye to history and exam elements from a coding perspective.
December 8, 2020 12:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3438061114012564748
December 10, 2020 3:15pmEST ~ Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4901644131489406476
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow
