Description:-

The treatment of stone disease of the urinary tract is an every day event for most urological practices. Recent changes in diagnoses with the new ICD-10 code set, new treatment clinical scenarios, and changes in billing policies for both Medicare and commercial carriers make coding for these services confusing to many new and experienced coders.

This audio-conference will provide the attendees with the new rules and understanding of these rules to allow them to properly and accurately code and avoid mistakes that may lead to audits and subsequent loss of revenue.

Tools and benefits one will receive after attending this presentation:-

This include coding tips and references to actual clinical cases and scenarios to enhance education and learning the coding for these stone services so as to receive correct reimbursements.

Coding Points that will be presented and discussed for clarity of understanding:-

• A review of the new ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes to be used for stone disease in the urinary tract,
• How and when one may bill for an office visit after a treatment for stone disease,
• Review of the coding rules for treatment of multiple stones within the urinary tract,
• Coding for ureteroscopic treatment of bilateral stones during one encounter,
• How to code for percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, PCNL, to receive optimal reimbursements,
• How to use the various modifiers when coding for the treatment of ipsilateral multiple stones,
• Coding for treatment of small, large , or multiple bladder stones,
• Proper coding for placement, removal, and removal and replacement of stents or ureteral catheters,
• How to code for "second look" procedures when treating stone disease of the urinary tract,
• Coding for treatment of stones in duplicated urinary systems, and much more... 

Who Should Attend:-

Urologists, Non Physician Providers, Coders, billers, and all persons involved in the coding and posting of payments for the treatment of urinary stone disease.