Webinar Recordings
How to Deal with Updated and Changing Spinal Procedure Guidelines
Our speaker: Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CCS-P, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-ORAuditing, Coding, Documentation and Compliance Consulting Healthcare Consultant.
NCCI has been updated and is changing many of the guidelines related to spinal procedures, some agree with CPT guidelines and others don't.
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Our speaker: Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CCS-P, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-ORAuditing, Coding, Documentation and Compliance Consulting Healthcare Consultant.
NCCI has been updated and is changing many of the guidelines related to spinal procedures, some agree with CPT guidelines and others don't.
- Bundling issues from a CPT, CCI and spinal societies position as well as some payer/carrier policies
- Tips will be provided on documentation issues that can help avoid denials and/or help with appeals if need be
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Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Imaging
Before ordering any advanced imaging for a Medicare patient, the provider must consult a clinical support mechanism (DCSM) and report if the test meets "appropriate use criteria", or not. This webinar is intended to provide you with the information you need to be able to order MRIs, CTs, PET and Nuclear Medical Studies for Medicare patients.
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Before ordering any advanced imaging for a Medicare patient, the provider must consult a clinical support mechanism (DCSM) and report if the test meets "appropriate use criteria", or not. This webinar is intended to provide you with the information you need to be able to order MRIs, CTs, PET and Nuclear Medical Studies for Medicare patients.
- Beginning in 2020, an ordering provider of Part B advanced diagnostic imaging must consult AUC through a qualified Clinical Decision Support Mechanism (CDSM).
- The information must be provided to the furnishing professionals and facilities, because they must report AUC consultation information on their Medicare claims.
- After January 1, 2020, participation in the AUC program is mandatory however payments will not be impacted until January 1, 2021.
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How to deal with Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits
You are invited to participate in our next distance learning opportunity as we address the increasing impact of Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits. Over the past several months our organization has learned of more practices being negatively impacted by this issue. We are pleased to partner with DJO to present an update on this issue and steps you can take to address these challenging policies from Medicare.
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You are invited to participate in our next distance learning opportunity as we address the increasing impact of Same & Similar DME Denials and Audits. Over the past several months our organization has learned of more practices being negatively impacted by this issue. We are pleased to partner with DJO to present an update on this issue and steps you can take to address these challenging policies from Medicare.
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Webinar Replay: Overview of the VA Mission Act.
The VA Mission Act makes a number of changes to the treatment options and reimbursement process for Veterans seeking care outside of the VA system. Many of our members render care to Veterans through the VA Choice Program and will be interested in the reforms enacted in the new law.
Our speaker was Jordan Vivian, Manager of Government Relations from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, who provided an overview of the legislation and what it may mean for orthopaedic practices treating Veterans.
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The VA Mission Act makes a number of changes to the treatment options and reimbursement process for Veterans seeking care outside of the VA system. Many of our members render care to Veterans through the VA Choice Program and will be interested in the reforms enacted in the new law.
Our speaker was Jordan Vivian, Manager of Government Relations from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, who provided an overview of the legislation and what it may mean for orthopaedic practices treating Veterans.
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February 13, 2018
BPCI Advanced: The Framework and Opportunities for Physicians
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Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) Advanced is a new Medicare program that aims to improve quality outcomes while reducing cost. Physician group practices are eligible to participate with several orthopedic clinical episode options, including major joint replacement of the lower extremity, major joint replacement of the upper extremity, and spinal episodes.
Webinar Agenda: • Bundled payment overview • Eligible participants • Target Price • Risk sharing and cost savings • CMS program precedence issues • Clinical episodes • Quality Metrics |
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July 27, 2017
Starting PT: The Building Blocks of Success
Presenters: Tom Pennington, PT, CEO PRS and Kevin Bridges, DPT, Regional VP PRS | Physicians Rehab Solution (PRS)
Starting PT: The Building Blocks of Success
Presenters: Tom Pennington, PT, CEO PRS and Kevin Bridges, DPT, Regional VP PRS | Physicians Rehab Solution (PRS)
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Without question, there are significant clinical and financial benefits to initiating PT services in an orthopaedic practice. In fact, most progressive orthopaedic practices across the US have already added or are in the process of adding PT and/or OT to their list of service offerings.
When starting PT, however, it is vital to truly understand the key components that determine the difference between success and failure. The goal of this webinar is to assist orthopaedic executives/physicians in identifying, implementing, and managing the critical components of a successful Physical Therapy Program in order to avoid the common pitfalls.
Areas of focus will include
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Without question, there are significant clinical and financial benefits to initiating PT services in an orthopaedic practice. In fact, most progressive orthopaedic practices across the US have already added or are in the process of adding PT and/or OT to their list of service offerings.
When starting PT, however, it is vital to truly understand the key components that determine the difference between success and failure. The goal of this webinar is to assist orthopaedic executives/physicians in identifying, implementing, and managing the critical components of a successful Physical Therapy Program in order to avoid the common pitfalls.
Areas of focus will include
- Regulatory Compliance
- Recruitment/Training
- Productivity - Quality of Care Balance
- Revenue Cycle Management
January 26, 2017
STARTING AND MANAGING PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Presented by: Cary Edgar, JD, President, PT Management Support Systems
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Weighted Procedure Schedule
This webinar addresses what South Carolina orthopaedic groups need to know about starting and managing a successful PT practice. These questions and more are answered during this webinar.
STARTING AND MANAGING PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Presented by: Cary Edgar, JD, President, PT Management Support Systems
Webinar Recording
Webinar Slides
Weighted Procedure Schedule
This webinar addresses what South Carolina orthopaedic groups need to know about starting and managing a successful PT practice. These questions and more are answered during this webinar.
- What is the key factor separating successful and unsuccessful orthopaedic PT practices?
- Where can PT be located and how much space is needed?
- How much should be budgeted for equipment and what equipment should be purchased?
- How should therapy be managed?
- How to address the most common complaint of orthopaedic surgeons regarding in house PT?