Covering nonvascular catheter-based drainage procedures, this session will discuss the differences and nuances in code choices for thoracentesis, paracentesis, fluid-collections, indwelling catheters, needle-based procedures and sclerosing with guidance on when each code option is appropriate to use, what’s bundled and what’s inclusive and when multiple codes may be reported.
$307.00
$307.00
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Providing instruction in coding for nonvascular catheter-based drainage procedures, this webcast will provide guidance for thoracentesis, paracentesis, fluid-collections, indwelling catheters, needle-based procedures, and sclerosing. With in-depth descriptions of the procedures themselves, the corresponding code choices and how those code choices may change based on how the procedure was performed, reinforced with examples, case studies and anatomic diagrams, you will walk away confident when coding for catheter-based drainage procedures
Note: Before participating in this session, we recommend that you attend our Basics of Interventional Radiology Coding webcast, which covers general IR coding essentials.
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Chelisa brings over 20 years’ experience in coding professional and outpatient facility services for evaluation and management (E&M), interventional radiology, diagnostic radiology, emergency room, ambulatory surgery center, outpatient treatment, and ancillary services including E&M and ICD-10-CM coding. She has taught AAPC education workshops on a variety of coding topics and has provided coding education for various physicians and providers; in addition, Chelisa holds certifications as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Certified Professional Coder- Instructor (CPC-I), Certified Professional Coder- Payer (CPC-P), and Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) from the AAPC (formerly American Academy of Professional Coders). She also has extensive experience with ICD-10-CM and HCC coding/auditing. She currently works as a Technical Trainer for recovery of outpatient and special projects.
Chelisa’s past experience includes working for professional coding and consulting organizations, large healthcare corporations, and hospitals. She has given educational presentations on various coding and compliance topics at the local, regional, and national level to audiences of coding professionals, medical billers, health care managers and providers. Her considerable knowledge of official coding guidelines for both inpatient and outpatient physician/facility settings across diverse medical specialties including interventional radiology, diagnostic radiology, hospitalists (including Intensivists), various surgical specialties, and evaluation and management coding makes her an invaluable member of the training team.
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