Cardiology Reimbursement & Compliance Education
These interactive training programs are cost-effective, easy to schedule, and highly valued by physicians and billing teams. Each session provides timely guidelines to help ensure accurate service compensation while minimizing regulatory risks. Both on-site and remote options are available.
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Visit Documentation
Learn best practices for documenting and coding patient visits in office and hospital settings. Attendees will address common challenges and discover key phrases for compliance and accurate billing.Peripheral Vascular Angiography & Intervention
Master documentation for catheter placement, imaging, and intervention intent to optimize charge capture. Guidelines are presented in a clear, visual format.Cardiac Rhythm Management
Understand Medicare coverage rules, coding for pacemakers, defibrillators, and rhythm monitors, and reporting patient visits during the global period. Includes reimbursement strategies for remote monitoring and shared decision-making visits.Coronary Assessment & Intervention
Cover essential topics like echocardiography, stress testing, imaging scans, catheterization, and coronary interventions in an easy-to-follow format tailored for cardiology practices.
Expert Consultation
Jim Collins, CPC, CCC, is a seasoned consultant specializing in cardiology documentation, coding, and reimbursement. With over 30 years of experience, Jim provides tailored consulting services to help physicians, healthcare organizations, and medical device companies navigate complex reimbursement systems while ensuring compliance and maximizing revenue. His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management devices, interventional cardiology, and evaluation and management service documentation.
Jim’s consulting work focuses on:
Educating physicians and administrators on proper documentation and coding to secure accurate reimbursement and avoid regulatory risks.
Developing strategies for medical device companies to align reimbursement efforts with sales goals, including securing new CPT codes for innovative technologies and conducting effective physician education.
Providing chart audits, compliance reviews, and operational assessments to optimize charge capture and reduce risk.
Supporting physicians in Medicare and regulatory investigations with expert guidance on documentation and billing practices.
As the author of multiple cardiology coding certification exams and study guides, Jim has trained thousands of professionals nationwide. He is also a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and private events. His work with startups and established companies alike includes advancing reimbursement for cutting-edge technologies.
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