Comprehend the NEW changes coming to Evaluation & Management for 2021 and how these changes will impact your practice;
Be familiar with the changes to MIPS, MACRA and know what to expect moving forward in 2020;
Differentiate the types of bundled payment programs and APMs that may come into play in your practice in the future;
Improve cash flow by reducing denials, resubmissions, and rejected claims;
Identify problems which cause denied/delayed claims and how to prevent these issues from occurring;
Correlate correct coding with practice reimbursement to ensure that every procedure receives the highest allowable level of reimbursement;
Recognize the relationship between proper diagnostic (ICD-10) and procedural coding (CPT) and how to link them to avoid denials;
Learn the elements required for complete and accurate documentation for E&M coding, and medical and surgical procedural notes;
Know the accurate use of modifiers, the relationship between modifiers and their impact on reimbursement;
Effectively and accurately code injection and neurologic testing procedures;
Utilize payer reimbursement policies and guidelines to avoid claim denials and obtain proper authorization;
Incorporate the teachings of this course into their practice.