April 2024 ICD-10-CM Coding Updates
brief lunchtime program April 24

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Beginning in 2021, the ICD-10-CM codes began to update biannually with April changes augmenting those Oct 1 code changes. Don’t miss Karen’s review of new April code changes, guidelines, and regulations critical for compliance and revenue preservation. 

Dates:               April 10 and April 24, 2024

Time:                12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:        Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event.

• 1 hrs CEUs

**This series of in-service courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FINANCE April 25
Michael Cash  MHSA, FACMPE

SVMIC Sr. Medical Practice Consultant

This presentation reviews accounts receivable management, income statement assessment, physician productivity and benchmarking to manage the practice.

Date:              April 25 

Time:               12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.     

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

One Hour on Modifier 25 in 2024

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Appropriate use of a 25 modifier has been causing confusion and presenting coding compliance issues since its inception. Use of this modifier is being heavily audited and payers are beginning to require providers to submit documentation much more frequently than in the past.

Join us for a detailed discussion of proper use. This session is very appropriate for clinicians as well as for coders. 

Date:               Wednesday, May 8      OR           May 22

Time:                12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:        Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event.

• 1 hrs CEUs

**This series of in-service courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

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Coding for ObGyn 2024 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA 

Proper coding and documentation are required to bring about maximum reimbursement as well as to report quality care and maintain accurate medical records for the welfare of the patient.

Diagnostic and procedure coding for Ob/Gyn will be addressed in this class. Please bring have coding manuals to follow along.

Feel free to submit specific questions in advance, so that Karen may fully address them. (please redact any PHI before submission)

Date:               Friday, May 10, 2024

Time:                9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Location:         Online only. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one day prior.   

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass 901-261-7796
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3 Hours on Modifiers and Place of Service in 2024

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Proper use of modifiers and correct place of service all affect reimbursement for services. Understanding how and when to use modifiers is imperative to relate this additional information not included in procedure codes. Place of service codes will also be discussed with some attention to recent telehealth changes. Join expert Karen Scott for this three hour review of new information as well as coding guidelines reinforcing coding knowledge to properly report services.

Bring your CPT4 manual for class exercises.

Date:               Friday, May 10, 2024

Time:               1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:         Online webinar only. Link will be emailed one day prior

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass
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***** 3 hrs CEU clock hours available *****