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Current Coding Challenges in Hand Surgery: 2012 Webinar
Faculty: Mary LeGrand
Keyword(s)
coding, CPT, practice management
This is a recording of the June 18, 2012 webinar.
- Accurately report open, endoscopic or unlisted CPT codes.
- Determine proper use of modifiers and differentiate usage depending on the payor.
- Understand how to incorporate ASSH or AAOS Global Services Guide into your practice.
Description
Whether the procedure is done endoscopically or open - or requires accurate use of unlisted code - there is no doubt that hand surgery cases are challenging. In this session, surgeons will gain insight into how to improve their documentation. Your staff will find specific coding advice that results in improving appeal techniques.
Topics covered include:
- Hypothenar flaps
- E & M services with fracture care
- Injection coding
- Suspension interposition arthroplasty
- Hardware removal
- Modifiers 51, 59 and finger modifiers
Presenter: Mary LeGrand, RN, MA, CCS-P, CPC, KarenZupko & Associates has conducted the Coding & Reimbursement course at the ASSH Annual Meeting for over 10 years. She is a popular instructor for AAOS, AAO and ACS and has a strong clinical background as a Registered Nurse and Certified Coder.
Organized by the ASSH Business of Hand Surgery Committee.