Yes, There Are Frequently Audited Codes
Course Description
The presentation will be a review of some of the most frequently audited billing
codes - the what, why, and how.
PICA is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. PICA has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Learn what are the current “red flagged” billing codes.
- Understand why those codes are audited (or at least closely looked at).
- Consider how to deal with denials before and after audits.
Intended Audience
Podiatric Physicians
Time to Complete Activity
1.0 hours
Cost
No charge
Commercial Interest
No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education
activity.
Faculty
Harry Goldsmith, DPM
Dr. Goldsmith is the CEO of Codingline, a foot and ankle coding, reimbursement and practice management Internet-based information company. Dr. Goldsmith is a consultant to the APMA's Health Policy & Practice Department, as well as director of Coding Resource Management, LLC, a coding, reimbursement, compliance consulting service for foot/ankle specialists and third party payers. He writes a monthly column for Podiatry Management magazine and lectures nationwide on coding and reimbursement topics.
Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education’s Standards,
Requirements and Guidelines for Approval of Sponsors of Continuing Education in
Podiatric Medicine any relevant financial relationships of a faculty member with
commercial interest must be disclosed to program participants. Dr. Goldsmith
does not have any to disclose.
Program Title:
Yes, There are Frequently Audited Codes
Date Recorded:
2/15/2017
Date Activity terminates:
2/15/2020 (3 years after recorded date)
Note: Participants may only receive contact hours once per course.
PICA Copyright 2/15/2017
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