Boston Scientific invites you to participate in a discussion pertinent to documenting and coding your services. The topics summarized below are especially pertinent because of current regulatory initiatives and the transition to value based reimbursement. Please talk with your Boston Scientific representative about scheduling details.
Cardiac Rhythm Management Device Monitoring (30 minutes)
Minimum frequency guidelines for device follow-up, the urgency of initiating remote monitoring, the appropriate charge-capture approach, CPT and ICD-10 coding for device related services, billing for bi-ventricular optimization, and the implications of having device monitoring services conducted by employed technicians, device company representatives, and outside companies. Cardiac Rhythm Management Device Implants (30 minutes)
An explanation of Medicare’s coverage guidelines for pacemakers, defibrillators, and left ventricular leads. Discussion points will include coding for device implants, left ventricular lead specific issues, appropriate use of modifiers (KX, SC, and Q0), correct coding initiative edits, proper billing within the global period of device surgery, explanation of device related wait periods, and applicable ICD-10 diagnosis codes. .. |
Coronary Angiography & Interventions
This program covers everything from ultrasound guided access to closure device placement. It provides physicians with a structured summary of the various diagnostic and interventional codes used for coronary procedures, illustrates how they should be reported together, and highlights areas in which additional revenue frequently falls through the cracks. The zero-day global period that applies to coronary procedures will be summarized and the appropriate way to report exceptions to the global period will be explained. Jim will also explain how to bill for services that are frequently denied like IVUS as a stand-alone procedure, diagnostic catheterization on the day of an intervention, and multiple coronary interventions on the same day. Electrophysiology Procedures (30 minutes)
Explore the applicable coding and documentation guidelines for electrophysiology procedures. Common stumbling points are reviewed along with best-practice guidance to facilitate appropriate charge capture and regulatory compliance when billing for EP studies and ablations. Patient Visits (30 minutes)
Evaluation & Management services are the most frequently reported services for virtually all cardiologists. The guidelines that establish how these services should be coded are not intuitive. This program will help physicians and mid-level providers master documentation and coding of patient visits (E&M Services), understand how decisions for procedures impact coding of patient visits, and learn best-practice approaches to documenting common activities. This program is applicable to physicians in each sub-specialty of cardiology and to those who refer patients to them. This is the best topic for meetings that will be attended by referring physicians and those that include cardiologists from multiple subspecialties. |
Your Presenter: Jim Collins, CPC, CCC
In addition to being an independent consultant for fifteen years, Jim was a Cardiology Coder at Novant Health (Winston Salem, NC), the Coding Supervisor at Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga Springs, NY), a Compliance Analyst at The Care Group (Indianapolis, IN), and the Compliance Officer of Mid Carolina Cardiology (Charlotte, NC).
Jim has trained thousands of physicians, coders, and administrators how to document and code accurately. Jim has been a professional speaker for medical device companies and specialty societies for over 15 years. He proficiently facilitates productive conversations on the topics of documentation, coding, and medical necessity/coverage. Presentations frequently trigger change in physician and coder behaviors that reduce regulatory exposure, improve the accuracy of charge capture, and eliminate administrative burden. Jim helps to facilitate higher quality, lower cost care.
Jim wrote the study guide and certification exam for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) specialty coding certification called “Certified Cardiology Coder.” He also developed significant portions of the certification exam for the Board of Advanced Medical Coding specialty coding certification titled, "Advanced Coding Specialist in Cardiology."
Jim was the Consulting Editor of Cardiology Coding Alert for over a decade. Several of his articles have been published in EP Lab Digest, Cath Lab Digest, and Cardiology Coding Alert. He has also contributed to articles in The Wall Street Journal and Cardiology Coder’s Pink Sheet. Jim also publishes a blog with articles that impact the field of cardiology.
Jim is a key opinion leader in the fields of documentation, coding, reimbursement, coverage, and value-based compensation for cardiology care.
Jim has trained thousands of physicians, coders, and administrators how to document and code accurately. Jim has been a professional speaker for medical device companies and specialty societies for over 15 years. He proficiently facilitates productive conversations on the topics of documentation, coding, and medical necessity/coverage. Presentations frequently trigger change in physician and coder behaviors that reduce regulatory exposure, improve the accuracy of charge capture, and eliminate administrative burden. Jim helps to facilitate higher quality, lower cost care.
Jim wrote the study guide and certification exam for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) specialty coding certification called “Certified Cardiology Coder.” He also developed significant portions of the certification exam for the Board of Advanced Medical Coding specialty coding certification titled, "Advanced Coding Specialist in Cardiology."
Jim was the Consulting Editor of Cardiology Coding Alert for over a decade. Several of his articles have been published in EP Lab Digest, Cath Lab Digest, and Cardiology Coding Alert. He has also contributed to articles in The Wall Street Journal and Cardiology Coder’s Pink Sheet. Jim also publishes a blog with articles that impact the field of cardiology.
Jim is a key opinion leader in the fields of documentation, coding, reimbursement, coverage, and value-based compensation for cardiology care.