Orthopaedic DME

HEALTHCARE Mar 16, 2017 60 minutes
01:00 PM EST 12:00 PM CST 11:00 AM MST 10:00 AM PST

Description:-

There are rules and guidelines of when you can and cannot bill for supplies used in the office as well as braces, crutches, and other devices that maybe supplied to the patient. This conference will focus on how to assign HCPCS codes to supplies that can be reported, and the references available to know when something cannot be reported. Current terminology for orthotics will be discussedWe will also look at what documentation you need in the patient's medical record when dispensing DME.

Areas Covered:-

  • Review the PDAC system for HCPCS code assignment and verification
  • Differences between Off the shelf and custom fitted orthotics
  • Proper coding for orthotic management and training
  • Drug coding
  • Managing the office inventory for better control of profits
  • Suggestions on making sure all DME are being billed.
  • Understanding of general coverage guidelines for commercial insurance plans

What tools and benefits will your session provide to the attendees?

Coding for DME and supplies is not easy and there is specific information needed in the medical record to substantiate medical necessity. This audio conference will assist attendees in receiving the proper reimbursement, while fulfilling the requirements necessary by sharing tools for coding.

Who should attend?

Physicians in Orthopaedics, Podiatrists, DME suppliers, coders, billers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists

Presenter BIO

Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPPM, CPC-I, COSC is the Sr. Director Coding Compliance and Education for Healthcare Information Services, a physician billing and consulting service in the Chicago area.

  • Lynn has over 30 years experience in all areas of the physician practice including Practice Administrator, Billing Manager, and Director of Operations.
  • Lynn's experience is primarily in the specialties of Orthopedics, Rheumatology, and Hematology/Oncology.
  • She has been a speaker for many conferences, including the AAPC National Conferences and Workshops, Community Colleges, audio conferences, and Local Chapters.
  • Lynn became a CPC in 1993, a Certified Instructor in 2002, and a Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder in 2009.
  • She is the founder of the first local Chapter of the AAPC in Chicago, which is now 16 years old, and a former member of the AAPC National Advisory Board as well as other Committees for the AAPC.
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