2024 Coding & Billing Updates For Orthopedic & Pain Management, Wound Care & Debridement and Foot & Ankle

2024 Coding & Billing Updates For Orthopedic (Session 1)

Pre-recorded Webinar

Presenter - Stephanie Thomas

2024 brings some updates to the specialty of Orthopedics for coding and some new approved procedures for ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Centers). The AMA also further expands on the new guidelines for Evaluation and Management guidelines and updates the descriptions for these codes again for 2024. It’s important for providers and their staff to stay up to date with the changes and updates as they come so your documentation is accurate, and coding is on point.

Our speaker will bring you all the pertinent information of the changes and updates for 2024 for CPT and ICD10 as well as important information coming from specific payers on Orthopedic topics. This will prove to be one of the most informative webinars of the year, don’t miss it!

Webinar Objectives

• New and updates CPT codes for 2024-learn what changes have occurred and what new information you need to be successful
• ICD 10 updates-make sure your diagnosis codes are accurate
• Payer updates for Orthopedics-Policies and denial topics covered
• Evaluation and Management tips for Orthopedics-new updates and documentation tips galore
• Tips for self auditing
• Q&A session-bring your hard questions

Webinar Agenda

• CPT and ICD10 coding updates
• Payer updates
• Denial trends and tips for success
• E&M for Orthopedics
• Auditing
• Q&A-Bring your tough questions

Webinar Highlights

• Updates for 2024
• Denial trends for Orthopedics, how to avoid and handle
• Payer updates
• Auditing
• Q&A session-sure to bring a lot of great information

2024 Coding & Billing Updates For Pain Management (Session 2)

Pre-recorded Webinar

Presenter - Stephanie Thomas

Pain management coding is being scrutinized more than ever and denial rates continue to rise in 2024. What is your practice doing to protect yourself?

Our speaker brings years of experience with Pain Management hand on experience working all across the country, with government and commercial payers and has seen it all. This session will be sure to bring knowledge and guidance unlike any other offered to date.

From new and upcoming changes, funny business from payers to internal processes Stephanie will cover several areas to help you and your billing staff create a space of compliance, understanding, and best of all increased revenue.

Join us for this 60 minute webinar, which will include a Q&A session that you can bring your hard case questions, and “Ask the Expert”, the more detail and difficult the better. This will prove to be the most valuable information, because as we know if one of us is seeing a problem, a lot of us probably are too!

Webinar Objectives

• Pain Management new changes for 2024-ICD10 and ICD
• Common denials and areas of concern-solutions given
• Pre-authorization pitfalls-5 TOP Tips for SUCCESS
• Accounts Receivable-it works if you work it
• Teamwork makes the dreamwork
• Q&A session

Webinar Agenda

• New updates for 2024-Pain Management specific
• Real world examples of denials and common areas of concern in pain practices
• Pre-authorization covered-changes for 2024
• Accounts receivable tips for working effectively and efficiently
• Teamwork-Tips for effective teamwork and reports to run to track
• Q&A-Bring your tough questions and cases

Webinar Highlights

• Changes for CPT and ICD 10 for 2024
• Pain management Preauthorization changes 2024
• Common denials 2024 Pain Management
• A/R tips for decreasing over 90 days and increasing revenue
• Internal processes for success
• Q&A session

Wound Care and Debridement 2024 (Session 3)

Pre-recorded Webinar

Presenter - Lynn M. Anderanin

This webinar is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of medical coding for wound care and debridement services. In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, accurate and efficient coding is paramount, not only for ensuring proper reimbursement but also for maintaining compliance and facilitating optimal patient care.

This webinar serves as a beacon of guidance for medical coders, billers, HIM professionals, CDI specialists, healthcare administrators, and providers alike, offering a deep dive into the intricacies of coding for wound care and debridement procedures. Whether you're a seasoned coding expert seeking to sharpen your skills or a healthcare administrator striving to optimize revenue cycle management, this program is tailored to meet your needs. Throughout the session, attendees will embark on a comprehensive journey through the nuances of medical coding specific to wound care and debridement services.

Our expert speaker will demystify the coding guidelines, regulations, and documentation requirements essential for accurately capturing the complexity of wound management and tissue removal procedures.

Webinar Objectives

• Clarification of Coding Guidelines: This session will provide clarity on the appropriate use of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for wound care and debridement services. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of coding rules, modifiers, and bundling edits to ensure accurate code selection.
• Documentation Best Practices: Participants will learn effective documentation strategies for capturing the essential elements of wound assessment, treatment, and progress notes. Practical tips and examples will be shared to enhance documentation accuracy, specificity, and compliance with coding requirements
• Risk Mitigation Strategies: The webinar will highlight proactive measures to mitigate compliance risks associated with wound care coding. Insights into regulatory updates, audit triggers, and compliance pitfalls will be provided, empowering attendees to implement robust coding and documentation practices within their organizations.

Webinar Agenda

Overview of the importance of accurate medical coding in wound care and debridement services.

• Explanation of the session objectives and agenda.

Understanding Wound Care Coding  

• Overview of the common types of wound care procedures and their associated CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Identification of pain areas related to coding complexity and differentiation between various wound care procedures.
• Discussion of coding guidelines, modifiers, and bundling edits affecting wound care coding accuracy.

Documentation Essentials for Wound Care  

• Explanation of the essential elements of documentation required to support wound care procedures.
• Identification of pain areas in documentation, including incomplete or insufficient information and lack of specificity.
• Practical tips and examples for improving documentation accuracy and completeness.

Coding Challenges and Solutions  

• Exploration of coding challenges commonly encountered in wound care and debridement services.
• Analysis of real-world coding scenarios to identify pain areas and potential solutions.
• Strategies for addressing coding discrepancies, including code selection, bundling issues, and modifier usage.

Compliance Considerations and Risk Mitigation  

• Overview of regulatory requirements and compliance risks associated with wound care coding.
• Discussion of audit triggers, common compliance pitfalls, and consequences of non-compliance.
• Implementation of risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with coding and documentation standards.

Q&A Session and Closing Remarks

Webinar Highlights

• The key differences between various types of wound care procedures, including debridement, wound assessment, and wound closure, and how to accurately code each procedure.
• Strategies for overcoming coding challenges related to wound size, depth, and complexity, ensuring appropriate code selection and reimbursement.
• Best practices for documenting wound assessment, treatment modalities, and patient progress to support accurate coding and billing.
• How to navigate coding guidelines, modifiers, and bundling edits specific to wound care and debridement services, minimizing coding errors and denials.
• Techniques for improving coding specificity and granularity to reflect the complexity of wound care procedures performed.
• Compliance considerations and regulatory requirements governing wound care coding, including updates on recent changes and implications for reimbursement.
• Practical tips for identifying and resolving coding discrepancies, including issues related to medical necessity, documentation deficiencies, and coding audits.
• The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, coders, and administrators in optimizing coding accuracy and revenue cycle management for wound care services.
• Resources and tools for continued learning and professional development in the field of wound care coding, including industry publications, training programs, and professional associations.

2024 Coding for Foot and Ankle with Updates (Session 4)

Pre-recorded Webinar

Presenter - Lynn M. Anderanin

This comprehensive webinar is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and skills necessary to excel in medical coding for foot and ankle procedures. In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, accurate and up-to-date coding is essential for ensuring proper reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and optimal patient care.  This webinar serves as a beacon of guidance for a wide range of healthcare professionals, including podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, medical coders, billers, HIM professionals, insurance carrier professionals, and more. Whether you're a seasoned coding expert seeking to stay abreast of the latest updates or a healthcare administrator striving to optimize revenue cycle management, this program is tailored to meet your needs.

Throughout the session, attendees will embark on a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of medical coding for foot and ankle procedures, with a special focus on the updates introduced in 2024. Our expert speaker will demystify the coding guidelines, regulations, and documentation requirements specific to foot and ankle surgeries, ensuring attendees are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this specialized area of coding with confidence.

Webinar Objectives

• Coding Complexity: Foot and ankle procedures encompass a wide range of surgeries and treatments, each with its own set of coding challenges. Healthcare professionals often struggle with accurately assigning codes due to the complexity of these procedures, leading to coding errors and potential revenue loss.
• Documentation Deficiencies: Inadequate documentation of foot and ankle procedures can result in coding inaccuracies and claim denials. Healthcare providers may fail to capture essential details, such as procedure specifics, surgical techniques, and post-operative care, hindering accurate code assignment and reimbursement.
• Clarification of Coding Guidelines: This session will provide clarity on the coding guidelines and updates specific to foot and ankle procedures, including new codes introduced in 2024. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of coding rules, modifiers, and documentation requirements to ensure accurate code assignment.
• Documentation Improvement Strategies: Practical strategies for enhancing documentation accuracy and completeness will be shared, enabling healthcare providers to capture the essential elements of foot and ankle procedures effectively. Tips for documenting surgical techniques, post-operative care, and patient outcomes will be discussed to support accurate coding and billing.

Webinar Agenda

Overview of the importance of accurate medical coding in foot and ankle procedures. Explanation of the session objectives and agenda.

Understanding Coding Complexity:

• Overview of the coding challenges specific to foot and ankle procedures, including surgical techniques, anatomical variations, and procedure-specific codes.
• Identification of pain areas related to coding accuracy, including common errors and misconceptions.
• Discussion of coding guidelines, modifiers, and documentation requirements to address coding complexity.

Documentation Essentials

• Explanation of the essential elements of documentation required to support foot and ankle procedures.
• Identification of pain areas in documentation, such as incomplete or insufficient information, lack of specificity, and failure to capture post-operative care.
• Practical tips and examples for improving documentation accuracy and completeness to support accurate coding and billing.

Compliance Considerations

• Overview of regulatory requirements and compliance risks associated with foot and ankle coding.
• Discussion of audit triggers, common compliance pitfalls, and consequences of non-compliance.
• Implementation of risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with coding and documentation standards, including proactive measures for addressing compliance pain areas.

Updates for 2024

• Review of the latest CPT updates related to foot and ankle procedures introduced in 2024.
• Explanation of new codes, revisions, and deletions impacting coding practices.
• Discussion of coding implications and documentation requirements for newly introduced codes to address coding pain areas effectively.

Q&A Session and Closing Remarks

Webinar Highlights

• Latest CPT Updates: Attendees will learn about the new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes introduced in 2024 related to foot and ankle procedures, including revisions and deletions, and understand how these updates impact coding practices.
• Coding Challenges: Discussion on common coding challenges specific to foot and ankle procedures, such as distinguishing between similar procedures, selecting the appropriate modifiers, and coding for complications or revisions.
• Documentation Requirements: Attendees will learn about the essential elements of documentation necessary to support accurate coding for foot and ankle procedures, including pre-operative evaluation, intra-operative details, and post-operative care documentation.
• Modifier Usage: Guidance on the correct usage of modifiers, such as modifiers -59, -LT, and -RT, in foot and ankle coding to indicate distinct procedural services, bilateral procedures, or anatomical site specificity.
• Documentation Improvement: Practical tips and strategies for improving documentation accuracy and completeness to support appropriate coding and billing for foot and ankle procedures, including templates, checklists, and physician education initiatives.
• Compliance Considerations: Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance risks associated with foot and ankle coding, including documentation audits, payer scrutiny, and consequences of non-compliance with coding and documentation standards.

Who Should Attend

Medical coders and billers, HIM professionals, clinical documentation improvement specialists, administrators and managers, providers, claims adjudicators, utilization review specialists, medical policy analysts, fraud and abuse investigators, Billers, coders, Practice managers, Billing managers, Billing Directors, team leads, Pre-authorizations specialists, front desk staff, scheduling, medical assistants, support staff of any type will gain valuable information from this webinar, medical staff including but not limited to: front desk, scheduling, pre authorization, billers, Management, Administrators, third party billing company staff, medical assistants, Podiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, orthopedic nurses and assistants, claims adjudicators, utilization review specialists, medical policy analysts, fraud and abuse investigators, provider relations representatives