Description:-

There are changes for Orthopaedics in the 2018 ICD-10-CM that becomes effective on October 1, 2018, plus we also want to discuss the current trends practices may be dealing with relating to diagnosis coding and claims.

Conference Expectations:-

It is important that providers are aware of the ICD-10-CM codes that may be being added, revised, or deleted. Claims with inappropriate ICD-10-CM coding will be denied by insurance carriers, causing a delay in reimbursement. Also hear the latest in the industry about trends affecting coding policies and procedures related to ICD-10-CM coding for Orthopaedics.

Conference Focus for the Orthopaedic Practice:-

• 2018 changes to Chapters 12,13, and 19 of ICD-10-CM.
• 2018 deleted codes for ICD-10-CM
• Tips on helping your providers get to the appropriate level of specificity.
• Current common denials Orthopaedic practices are seeing, and how to avoid them.
• Documentation requirements for ICD-10-CM.

Who Should Attend?

Physicians, auditors, coders, billers, medical assistants, physicians assistants,nurse practitioners, scribes