Orthopaedics: The Ins and Outs of Sports Medicine
AAPC CEU accredited. Please view accreditation tab for more information
This 1-hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of the most common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Sports Medicine, comparison of the most common Open vs. Arthroscopic CPT codes for Sports Medicine, and coding scenarios for correct reporting of Arthroscopic procedures. This course will also outline the various coding guidelines for Sports Medicine with CPT, AAOS and Medicare as well as a review of knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology.
Course Description:
This course will review knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology as well as the most common injury and musculoskeletal ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Sports Medicine. Surgical coding concepts for Arthroscopy coding for Knee, Shoulder and Hip procedures will also be discussed. Participants will gain an understanding of the differences in coding guidelines applicable in Sports Medicine with CPT, AAOS and Medicare. Participants will also work through hands-on case examples for knee, shoulder, and hip arthroscopy.
Course Learning Objectives:
• Review of knee, shoulder, hip anatomy and terminology
• Navigate and apply AAOS Global Service Data (GSD) and Medicare NCCI guidelines and CPT guidelines
• Review of chondroplasty, loose/foreign body, and synovectomy reporting
• Review of common ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Hip, Knee and Shoulder
Fracture Care: Step by Step
AAPC CEU accredited. Please view accreditation tab for more information.
This one and a half hour course is designed for both seasoned and new Orthopedic coders and will encompass a review of updated definitions and guidelines for closed, open, and percutaneous fracture care treatment, itemized vs. global reporting for non-manipulative treatment of fractures, global surgical package guidelines for fractures, NCCI guidelines and fractures, updated AAOS guidance for hardware removal and negative pressure wound therapy, and debridement and active wound care management guidelines.
Course Description:
This course will review CPT 2022 Musculoskeletal Guideline revisions, Fracture care in the ER, Urgent Care and office setting and billing methodologies, updated AAOS guidance for negative pressure wound therapy and hardware removal, debridement, and active wound care management. Participants will also have an opportunity to work through hands-on case exercises for itemized vs. global reporting for non-manipulative treatment and other fracture care coding scenarios.
Course Learning Objectives:
• Review of fracture care guidelines and billing methodologies
• Fracture treatment shared by NPP’s and physicians
• Updated CPT guidelines for External Fixation
• Updated AAOS guidance for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Hardware removal
• Debridement and Active Wound Care Management
Arthroplasty from A to Z
AAPC CEU accredited. Please view accreditation tab for more information.
Course Description:
This course will review the important changes for Joint Arthroplasty (Hip, Knee, and Shoulder) and drug delivery device updates, revision arthroplasty vs. replacement coding guidelines and hands-on case exercises for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Discover when to bill revision vs. replacement and how modifiers direct the narrative
- Updates to hip revision billing
- New drug delivery device usage in joint infections
- Hands on case exercises for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements
Presenters
Marissa Clemmer
CPC, CCS, CPMA, CPB, CANPC, CPEDC
Marissa has over 24 years of experience in the healthcare industry in all areas of revenue cycle management with focus on prospective and retrospective auditing, compliance, and education. She has extensive experience in multi-specialty evaluation/management (E&M), surgical coding and auditing with a focus on educating physicians and mid-level providers on correct coding and documentation for compliant billing to maximize reimbursement.
Jen Bell
MSOLE, CPC, CPMA, CHC, CASCC
Jennifer Bell (Jen) has over 30 years of experience in all areas of the revenue cycle with a focus on prospective and retrospective auditing, coding abstraction, and telehealth billing compliance. She has delivered both coding and auditing services and education for a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Jen’s extensive knowledge and skills in successful appeals and payment recovery processes involving major payors generates positive returns for clients.
Please email education@karenzupko.com if you have questions.
