Uncover all the new, revised, and deleted CPT codes for urology, the latest on documentation and modifier use, and ICD-10 coding changes.
DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) October 25, 2018
AudioEducator, a division of audio conference and corporate education leader ProEdTech, will host the live, 6-hour Virtual Boot Camp titled “2019 Urology Coding Updates” with coding guru Michael Ferragamo on November 29 – 30, 2018 (3 hours/day).
This information-packed urology coding boot camp will take an in-depth look at correct coding for urology services in 2019, and help attendees to catch up on the latest CPT®, ICD-10, and Medicare updates for urology. Attendees will learn how to bill for various robotic surgeries – including those for which a robotic code does not exist. They will also learn when modifiers should/should not be used, and receive useful tips on special E&M services in urology.
This urology coding boot camp will provide useful insights on the CPT®, ICD-10, and Medicare updates for urology in four 90-minute sessions per details below:
- Session 1: 2019 Urology and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Coding Update
Duration: 90 minutes
Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
CEU: 1.5 AAPC CEUs
In this session, Dr. Michael Ferragamo will walk attendees through all the new urology CPT® codes and ICD-10-CM codes, and show them how to incorporate the codes into correct billing and coding. Attendees will also learn how to code the Rezum procedure, and the PCNL procedure with new ancillary codes – as well as how to code for treatment of renal calculi within a duplicated urinary system.
- Session 2: Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery for the Urologist
Duration: 90 minutes
Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM EST to 4:30 PM EST
CEU: 1.5 AAPC CEUs
In this session, attendees will learn general coding concepts, along with specific tools, tips, and knowledge to properly code and bill for laparoscopic/robotic procedures. Ferragamo will demonstrate the use of specific urology CPT® codes for various clinical scenarios, explain what constitutes a robotic radical nephrectomy – and how to bill for it.
- Session 3: Common Modifier Use in Urology
Duration: 90 minutes
Date: Friday, November 30, 2018
Time: 09:00 AM EST to 10:30 AM EST
CEU: 1.5 AAPC CEUs
In this session, Dr. Michael Ferragamo teach attendees how to avoid the misuse of specific modifiers. He will explain the overall use of modifiers, provide tips on coding new and old modifiers (with clinical examples), and get attendees clear on when modifiers should and should not be used.
- Session 4: Coding for Special E&M Services in Urology
Duration: 90 minutes
Date: Friday, November 30, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
CEU: 1.5 AAPC CEUs
In this session, Dr. Michael Ferragamo will review the CPT® codes, and teach attendees (with the help of clinical scenarios) what codes to use for fully payable services – such as consultations, incident to visits, shared visits, emergency room visits, critical care, and observation services. Attendees will learn about shared visit rules, understand the difference between shared and incident to visits, learn how to submit NPP services and receive 100% global payments, and how to bill observation services, etc.
For more information and to register for this urology coding boot camp, visit: https://www.audioeducator.com/virtualbootcamp/coding-updates/urology-codes-updates
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