The Most Common Coding Errors and How to Avoid Them

Overview:

There is a wealth of information outside of the CPT manual that is necessary for the coder to perform his or her job correctly.

Why Should You Attend:

These are conceptual an organizational points that every coder must have a firm grasp of additionally we will look at some of the most common coding examples and resources for further information.

Areas Covered in this Webinar:

• Presentation highlights
• Testing and training. 
• Organizational issues.
• Coding fundamentals.
• The interaction of coding and billing.
• Specific coding examples.

Learning Objectives:

This coding compliance plan webinar covers basic, intermediate and advanced errors often made by even experienced coders and billers. Topics include medical necessity, auditing tips, modifiers, incorrectly coded services, and information not in the CPT manual, injuries, ICD-9 linking, and medical terminology.

Jeff will illustrate, using specific examples, how simple mistakes and errors can have a big impact. His experience as a trainer, auditor and coder will provide an informative and unique approach to eliminating errors.

Who Will Benefit:

• Coders
• Coding manager
• Coding auditors 
• Compliance director
• Providers

Speaker Profile:

Jeff has two coding certifications: the Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certified professional coder for physician (outpatient) reimbursement and the AAPC certified professional coder for hospital (inpatient) reimbursement. Jeff has been a certified coder since 1999.

Jeff has the unique combination of twenty years of experience, Medical Coding Certifications (CPC & COC), training experience (medical coding and billing) a strong background in databases and Information Systems, and an MBA in Finance.

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