Pulmonology

Breathe Easy When Submitting Your Pulmonology Claims!

CPT® 2012 delivered a load of changes to the way you report thoracoscopy. In addition to including the term "VATS" (video-assisted thoracic surgery) to the thoracoscopy section descriptor, CPT® 2012 also introduced three new codes to represent diagnostic thoracoscopy while phasing out the older codes. Check out expert advice on how to report diagnostic thoracoscopies this year — and find out what’s in store for 2013.

Having expert advice about the hottest pulmonology topics like this means you can boost your coding accuracy, decrease denials, and safeguard your payments. That’s why you should keep yourself current with pulmonology audio conferences.
 

You’ll find such conference topics as:

  • CPT 2013 Pulmonology Update - Understanding of the new and proper coding for all the pulmonology procedures is necessary to earn the reimbursement dollars that you rightfully deserve. Without this knowledge of coding and new diagnoses and with the increase in the performance of these procedures there can be a substantial loss of entitled revenues.
  • 10 Ways to Improve Your Pulmonology/Critical Care Coding Right Now - Do you need to wait for a PFT report to assign the correct diagnosis? Could a template help your office capture more 99406s and 99407s? Join our coding expert for this 1-hour audioconference to examine the nuances of pulmonology and critical care coding and discover where you may be losing money.
  • PQRS for Pulmonary - Our expert presenter will provide reference sources, tips on understanding PQRS measures, and a common sense approach to boosting your bottom line.
  • And more!
Bottom line: You don't have time to weed through the never-ending onslaught of information about pulmonology coding and coverage, so let us do it for you. Check out these other benefits:
  • Answer your toughest pulmonology questions by listening to expert advice.
  • AAPC & AHIMA CEUs: You can earn CEUs every year for FREE by registering for coding/billing/compliance topics.
  • Stay up to date on the most timely, relevant, and accurate pulmonology coding guidance straight from the experts.
  • Keep your denials at bay through these real world examples.
  • Find your way out of coding tight spots thanks to official supporting documentation.
  • Save money on travel: Learn while sitting in your office/conference room/home. No need to travel to distant locations. You can listen to the experts live and participate in Q&A sessions to clear any confusion.
Upcoming Conferences
S.No. Date Topic Name Speaker Name Action
1 05 Jun,2013 Preparing for ICD-10 in the Pulmonary Office Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Read More
Pre-recorded Conferences
S.No. Date Topic Name Speaker Name Action
1 14 May,2013 Ensure Error-Free PFT Coding With These Tips Deborah Grider, CPC-EMS, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P Read More
2 27 Mar,2013 The Basics of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI) Steve Verno, CMBSI, CMSCS, CEMCS, CPM-MCS Read More
3 13 Dec,2012 2013 Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Coding Updates Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Read More
4 15 Nov,2012 Ethical Billing & Coding- Best Practices Elin Baklid-Kunz, MBA, CPC, CCS Read More
5 07 Nov,2012 Coding and Billing for Mid-Level Providers Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CENTC Read More
6 30 Oct,2012 HIPAA Security Rule Compliance: More Important Than Ever Jim Sheldon-Dean Read More
7 27 Sep,2012 Laptops, Portables, and HIPAA Breaches Jim Sheldon-Dean Read More
8 19 Sep,2012 Billing, Coding And Documentation Of Sleep Studies And Polysomnograms Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Read More
9 18 Sep,2012 Dental Appliances For Sleep Apnea Coded Rightly Marianne Harper Read More
10 06 Sep,2012 "Computer-Assisted Coding, ICD-10 and the Changing Role of the Medical Coder" Leo Schafer BS, MCSE Read More
11 22 Aug,2012 How to Work as a Contract Coder Sue Butler, CPC, CIMC Read More
12 14 Aug,2012 2012 Pulmonary Billing Procedures & Test Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Read More
13 08 Aug,2012 Coding Clinic Updates for 2012 Darlene Boschert, RHIA, CPC, CPC-H, CPC Read More
14 18 Jul,2012 Make Your Plan RADV-Audit Ready. Jennifer Godreau, CPC, CPMA, CPEDC Read More
15 21 Jun,2012 How to Capitalize on Unique Private Payer Rules: A Rose by Another Name is Not the Same Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CENTC Read More