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$200 / $320

Introduction

Review the purpose of coding and billing in the sleep center
Identify key terminology in coding and billing
Identify the roles of staff within the sleep center related to coding and billing
Discuss setbacks and road blocks that sleep center coders and billers encounter

Credits: 0.50

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Procedure Coding

Identify key terminology used in procedure coding
Identify procedure coding manuals used in the sleep center
Explain procedure coding guidelines and how to read procedure coding manuals
Review procedure coding for sleep medicine

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Diagnostic Coding

Identify key terminology used in diagnostic coding
Identify the diagnostic coding manuals used in the sleep center
Explain diagnostic coding guidelines and how to read diagnostic coding manuals
Review diagnostic coding for sleep medicine

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Evaluation and Management

Identify key terminology used in evaluation and management coding
Identify evaluation and management codes used in the sleep center
Describe the documentation guidelines for evaluation and management coding

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Public Insurers and Insurer Policies

Identify key terminology related to public insurance programs
Explain the history of Medicare and describe other government payers such as Medicaid, CHIP and TRICARE
Describe the role of CMS in policy and reimbursement and discuss Medicare policies
Describe the Medicare enrollment process

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Private Insurers and Insurer Policies

Identify key terminology related to private insurance programs
Explain concepts behind private insurance
Describe the different types of private insurance
Describe recent trends in private insurance for sleep medicine

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

The Insurance Claim

Identify key terminology related to insurance claims
Explain the information required for completion of an insurance claim
Review the process for claims submission
Explain appeals and rebilling processes

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Establishing Efficient Coding and Billing Processes

Identify sleep center staff members’ roles related to coding and billing
Map and analyze the movement of a claim through the sleep center
Describe best practices related to coding and billing processes

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Reimbursement

Identify key terminology used in discussions about reimbursement
Describe the current CMS process for establishing reimbursement
Review the role of the AMA RUC in developing reimbursement rates
Review reimbursement models for Medicare and private insurers

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Patient Billing and Education

Describe the patient’s role in the claims process
List the types of collections policies a sleep center should maintain
Identify appropriate mechanisms for tracking and following up with patients about outstanding bills

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

HIPAA, Fraud and Abuse

Identify key terminology used in discussions about HIPAA, fraud and abuse
Discuss the role of HIPPA in the sleep center
Describe key organizations involved in the monitoring of fraud and abuse
Identify fraud and abuse statues and laws that impact the sleep field

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

Developing a Compliance Program

Define compliance programs and describe the reason for implementing a compliance program in the sleep center
Outline the core components of a sleep center compliance program
List the steps for performing a baseline and annual sleep center audit

Credits: 0.75

Member / Non-Member:
$20 / $30

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