It’s more important than ever to keep current about new and existing CPT codes. Revenue and RVU optimization depend on good documentation and coding accuracy by both surgeons and billing staff.  The 2023 ACS surgical procedure coding course sifts through all that is new and important in general surgery coding and packs it into an intensive, fast paced day. This year’s agenda covers all you need to know to code and document accurately and efficiently in 2023 and beyond.

Important for 2023 – new abdominal hernia codes which have been totally revamped. The same codes will now apply for both laparoscopic and open abdominal hernia repairs—and most importantly—codes will be based on the total size of the hernia. This will require changes to how you document the hernia repair and assign the most accurate code. Insufficient documentation may result in reporting the wrong code and potential revenue loss!

In addition to correct coding for abdominal hernia repair, the course will also provide in depth and clinically relevant instruction on coding for endoscopy, colorectal, breast, appendix, gall bladder, liver, intraabdominal tumor, and endocrine procedures.

Real-life cases and discussions that link clinical procedures to the selection of CPT codes make this course ideal for surgeons and coding staff. Forget boring slides and a mind-numbing list of CPT codes. This course is rich with clinical scenarios and a comprehensive workbook that will become your first response coding resource

You’ll learn why documentation is as essential as the code selected, and how to capture all potential revenue by improving your notes. You’ll also learn how to correctly use surgical modifiers so that you optimize payment. You’ll leave armed with ideas and techniques for setting up systems that reduce denials and increase successful appeals.

Also new for this year, the course will delve into what you need to know about RVU compensation, what it is and how to make sure the RVUs you produce are accurately captured.  We hear every day from surgeons that their RVUs don’t reflect the work being done. This course will provide guidance on how to resolve reporting issues.

After this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the new 2023 CPT codes for general surgery
• Select correct codes for common general surgery procedures
• Recognize when to append modifiers to a procedure code
• Recognize the impact of modifiers on global periods and reimbursement
• Identify areas for improvement in surgical documentation
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Pending. 

AAPC Accreditation

This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 6.5 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

The American College of Surgeons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed above, a maximum of 1 credit meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.

All cancellations and transfer requests must be received in writing. Refunds are subject to a $50 administrative fee per registrant and will be made according to the following schedule: Cancellations received 10 days or more prior to the course receive a full refund less the administrative fee per registrant; cancellations received 0-9 days prior to the course do not receive a refund. If you must cancel your course registration with fewer than 10 days’ notice, KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. will transfer your registration fees to another workshop of your choice within the same calendar year, less the following: (1) the $50 administrative fee per registrant, (2) the cost of the workbook(s) per registrant, and (3) the meeting venue food and beverage charges per registrant, including all service charges and taxes. All monies are forfeit if you “no-show” to a course without prior written notice. KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. assumes no responsibility for costs associated with airline ticketing, price changes, or cancellations. As such, we recommend the purchase of travel insurance when making your plans.