Pathology practices and histology/cytology laboratories give up thousands of dollars each year because of common billing and collection problems. But if you know how to tackle these tough problems, you can boost your collections and strengthen your bottom line. This national audio conference is specifically aimed at resolving the patient account billing and collection problems commonly encountered by pathologists and histology/cytology laboratories.
We will discuss such key issues as Medicare’s new “medically unlikely edits,” the pending change in the Advance Beneficiary Notice, and uninsured patient billing.
During this 90-minute program, you’ll:
Understand the role of the pathology report in determining and supporting patient charges Learn when ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes are critical to the effective collection of pathology charges versus a mere claim completion requirement Find out how to use modifiers to navigate the national correct coding initiative (NCCI), medically unlikely edits (MUE), and other coverage limitation minefields Understand when self-pay patient discounts and allowances can be given Gain insight into how the proposed new Advance Beneficiary Notice is likely to impact your practice You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions in our interactive Q&A portion of the program. Take this hassle-free approach to learn more about how to resolve pathology billing and collection problems. And you can invite your entire staff – for one low fee.
For more information, please call 800-401-5937, ext. 2. Continuing education credit is available.
FEATURED SPEAKER:
Dennis Padget,
MBA, CPA, FHFMA, author of Pathology Service Coding Handbook
Host & Moderator:
Kimberly Scott
Senior Editor, Washington G2 Reports
Washington G-2 Reports is approved as a provider of PACE contact hour credits for clinical laboratory professionals, including Florida or California licensees, by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS). This program qualifies for 1.5 CEU credit hours.
