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Sherry Marchand – Coding and Billing for Mental Health Services 2018 Code Updates
CPT/HCPCS PROCEDURE CODES
- New charts by program of most common used CPT/HCPCS level II codes
- Codes for Diagnostic assessments
- Codes and Guidelines for Psychotherapy
- Codes and Guidelines for Psychotherapy using E/M
- Codes and Guidelines for Psychotherapy for Krise
- How to code medication management and use of evaluation and Management codes
- Code and Guidelines for Interactive complexity
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Health and behavior assessment/intervention services
- How to code and Document psychological testing
- How and When to code evaluate and Management Services
- History, exam, and Medical decision making vs. Billing based on Time
- How to code RN/LPN services
DIAGNOSTIC CODING
- 2018 Code changes and Online tools for preparation for ICD-10-CM
- DSM-5 Structure
- DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Initial evaluations and treatment plans
FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND MEDICARE’S BILLING RULES
- Get free online tools for Federal access and payer rules
- Changes to the Affordable Care Act that affect mental health
- The False Claims Settlement Practice Act has doubled the fines
COMPLIANCE with CODING and DOCUMENTATION STANDARDS
- Take systematic steps for Implementation of a new DSM-5 for Diagnostic criteria for medical necessity
- CMS MAC, RAC, ZIP, and Guidelines for the CERT program
- OIG audit focus on behavioral health services
- Insurance companies and Audits are the key focus for psychiatric, psychological, and Evaluation and Services in management (E/M).
- Medicare’s “incident to” Guidelines
- Definition of “incident to” Services
- Supervision requirements
- Documentation of initial assessments and treatment plans
- Psychotherapy documentation components and Notes on progress
- Common problems with documentation
UNDERSTANDING REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS
- Coding for Maximum reimbursement depending on the payer type
- Here are some links to major payer sites: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. and Other payers
- Payment methods, PPS and fee schedules
Types of providers and scope of covered services
- Psychiatrists
- Physician Assistants
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Psychotherapists
- Certified Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Outpatient clinic and Hospital
- Consultation definition and Use it in a responsible manner
- Inpatient hospital
- Partial hospital program
- Nursing facility
- Discharge day management
PROCESSING OF CLAIMS
- CMS1500
- UB-04
- Modifiers
THE APPEAL SYSTEM
- Steps to appeal
- Understanding the reasons for denials
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Coding and Billing Strategies for The Optimal Reimbursement
Comprehending the requirements for Procedure code and The reimbursement process has been further complicated by policy changes for All psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers, counselors, therapists, and therapists. and clinical nurse specialists.
This recording will teach you how to code the most important elements and Billing for Mental health services and Consolidate All Combined with the code rules in place, the new requirements and A comprehensive course that teaches proven billing techniques, delivered by an expert speaker and a veteran reimbursement analyst and Coding and Specialist in billing. The areas of psychiatry for Evaluation and Management Services and Health, medication management, and psychotherapy services and Assessments of behavioral characteristics and psychological and The topic of neuropsychological testing is covered. and Outpatient services. Get the latest information and Correct coding techniques and documentation tips and Complete definitions are required to ensure prompt response and Best payment for Future insurance claims
Here’s What You Will Get In Sherry Marchand – Coding and Billing for Mental Health Services 2018 Code Updates
Course Features
- Lectures 1
- Quizzes 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
