- Overview of endoscopy coding, including multiple endoscopy policy (upper endoscopy, lower endoscopy, ERCP, EMR)
- Top Modifiers Utilized in GI
- Coding for diagnostic studies
- Top E&M documentation issues
- Screening vs. Diagnostic colonoscopy
- Basic GI Anatomy and Physiology
- Coding for medical necessity – Choosing the most appropriate and specific ICD-10 codes based upon detailed provider documentation
- Choosing the most appropriate and specific ICD-10 codes based upon detailed provider documentation
- Correct coding of abnormal LFT’s, abnormal imaging, IBD complications and other GI Coding Issues
- General Principles of Medical Record Documentation
- Breaking down the Assessment & Plan portion of the visit
- How to document appropriately to support all diagnosis codes submitted
- Discuss issues with cloning/copying the assessment and plan
- Time billing guidelines
- Time in the office vs. time in the hospital
- Case studies for both the office and hospital
- Linking diagnosis codes on the claim in the appropriate order when reporting multiple procedures
- Improve Provider Documentation
- Did you know, your reimbursement is supported by correct diagnosis coding?
- Are you submitting non-specific diagnosis codes?Get Reimbursed for Your Services and Your Time
- Overview of ICD-10 CM Guidelines
- Document and code to support medical necessity
- Top ICD-10 CM “non-specific” diagnosis codes to avoid for GI
- Personal history vs. current condition
- Importance of Z codes in GI (factors influencing health status)
- ICD-11 CM Preview
And Much More
Auditing 101 for E&M Workshop “3 hours”
April 19, 2022
Workshop 22-102
Overview of 2021 E&M Guidelines in the Office
Office E&M Audit template with Clinical Examples
Time Documentation in the Office with Clinical Examples
Hospital Documentation Requirements: Initial and follow-up visits
Hospital E&M Audit Template with Clinical Examples
Incident-To and Split Shared Services
Benchmarking (Do the providers fall into the national average “bell curve” for E&M visits
Internal Auditing Tips
Top E&M Issues per the OIG and RACs
Practice Pearls
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Times: ( PT-9:00am to 12:00 noon ) ( MT-10:00am to 1:00pm )
( CT-11:00am to 2:00pm ) ( ET-12:00 noon to 3:00pm )
Top Compliance Mistakes for Physician Practices
Recorded Webinar #46
Approx. 1-hour Recording
* Learn How To Perform Appropriate Internal Audits For Your Practice
* Understand types of external audits that can be performed on your practice
* Understanding CCI Policy and Edits
* Preparing for an Audit: Risks
* Common issues that can potentially lead to audits
* Preparing for an Audit: EHR’s
* Review your HER
* Maintain an effective Coding Compliance Program
* Conduct Internal Audits
* Results of Internal Audit: Ways to improve
What Do Your Numbers Look Like?
Common Causes of Improper Payments
Improper Payment Rate Error Categories by Percentage of 2019 National
Improper Payments.
• 59.5% – Insufficient Documentation
• 18.7% – Medical Necessity
• 13.7% Incorrect Coding
• 2.1% – No Documentation
• 6.1% – Other
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording
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Documentation and Billing for the Advanced Practice Provider
Recorded Webinar #43
Approx. 1-hour Recording
The use of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) if utilized correctly, can enhance your bottom line and free your physician’s time to function to their fullest extent. It is crucial however, to abide by the rules governing incident-to and split-shared billing.
Failure to comply with these rules can lead to issues ranging from claims denials on pre- and/or post-payment review.
Is your practice knowledgeable on Advanced Practice Provider’s billing requirements?
* Are you struggling?
* Clear up the confusion
* Get the facts
* Learn the guidelines
* Avoid claim denials
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright Ask Mueller Consulting.
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14th Annual Gastroenterology Coding Reimbursement & Practice Management 2-Day Workshop
– Sold Out –
Join US Next Year
April 9 & 10, 2025
Hilton DoubleTree Suites
Hotel & Conference Center
Chicago – Downers Grove, IL
14th Annual
Gastroenterology Coding
Reimbursement
&
Practice Management
2-Day Workshop
“16 CEUs”
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for ’16’ continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor
April 9 & 10, 2024
“In Person or Virtual”
The AskMueller Consulting Workshop will be located at
-The Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport –
Presented by:
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC,
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-C
Arlene Morrow, CPC, CMM, CMSCS
Dr. Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CSFAC, CPC, CPODCS, COCS, CMSCS”
Christine Valdez, CPC, CPMA, CGIC
Tara Hughes, CGIC
“Special Discount Code”
Discount for 2023 Attendees:
$100.00 off (not combined with the Early Bird Special)
Discount will be taken off the regular price.
If you attended our 2023 AskMueller 2-Day workshop
you must call our office or email Don@askmuellerconsulting.com
to verify eligibility in order to receive the
discount code prior to placing your order
Full Brochure and Agenda 3-14-24
AskMueller will provide a full lunch each conference day
This course is specifically designed not only for coding specialists, but practice managers, physicians, advanced practitioners, and billing specialists. We have designed a comprehensive agenda including latest updates, overview of both basic and advanced endoscopy procedural billing, review of E&M services, screening colonoscopy overview, compliance issues, and plenty of time to get all your questions answered.
Round Table Sessions
&
Breakout Rooms
NOTE: All times are Central Time Zone
Workshop Time: CT- 8:00am to 4:15 pm each day.
Changes may occur until the start of the meeting.
We have booked an extra conference room for break out and round table sessions
The Embassy Suites offers an indoor pool, complimentary evening reception, and free made-to-order breakfast.
The hotel is approx. three miles from Nashville International Airport, take advantage of Embassy’s free 24-hour shuttle both ways.
The delights of Nashville and Opry Mills mall are within a 15-minute drive.
For additional information contact our office at
573-332-8348
or email to don@askmuellerconsulting.com
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS:
Written cancellations and refund requests must be received on or before March 1, 2024. Requests will not be honored after this date. Refunds, minus a $50 administrative fee per each registered item, will be mailed after the meeting.
Workshop is non-refundable after attending.
One Day “GI” Virtual Workshop
Webinar 24-101
New Codes & Regulations for GI Practices
E&M Services
Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy Review
Screening vs Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Advanced Endoscopy
ERCP Basics / Challenges
Navigating The Modifier Maze
Anesthesia Basics and Case Studies
Pathology
Ancillary Services
ICD-10 Update and Review
This workshop also includes our large “2024” Gastroenterology Workbook!
“This is our full Gastroenterology Workbook that sells for $95.00 on our website”
Presented by
AskMueller Consultants
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Christine Valdez CPC, CPMA, CGIC
Tara Hughes CGIC
One Day “ASC” GI Virtual Workshop
March 26, 2024
Webinar 24-104
5 – Hour Webinar
Times: (PT – 8:00am – 1:00pm) (MT- 9:00am – 2:00pm)
(CT- 10:00am – 3:00pm) (ET- 11:00am – 4:00pm)
Presented by
AskMueller Consultants
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Christine Valdez CPC, CPMA, CGIC
Tara Hughes CGIC
One Day Virtual “GI” Workshop
October 08, 2024
Webinar 24-103
5-Hours
Presented by
AskMueller Consultants
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Christine Valdez CPC, CPMA, CGIC
Tara Hughes CGIC
Summary of Proposed Changes In 2025
Date TBD
Webinar 24-15
1-Hours
Presented by:
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
&
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
Diagnosis Coding With Specificity
Recorded Webinar #39
Approx. 1 hour Recording
Document and code to support medical necessity
Top ICD-10 CM “non-specific” diagnosis codes to avoid for GI
Personal history vs. current condition
Importance of Z codes in GI (factors influencing health status)
ICD-11 CM Preview and Examples
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright Ask Mueller Consulting.
Please Note!
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Telehealth
Recorded Webinar #41
Approx. 1 hour & 45 mins
Billing Guidelines, Documentation Tips, and Clinical Examples For:
Virtual Check-Ins covered by Medicare
Telephone encounters covered by Commercial Payers
Telemedicine Services – CMS guidelines and policy
Transitional Care Management Services
Chronic Care Management
Other new non face-to-face services with clinical examples
Don’t lose revenue. Learn how to code / bill for telemedicine services
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright Ask Mueller Consulting.
Coding 101 For The New Coder / Biller
Recorded Webinar – #37
Approx. 2 Hour Recording
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright Ask Mueller Consulting.
Please Note!
Your paid receipt emailed to you will include a link to download a zip file of the recording and a pdf.
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Auditing E&M with New Guidelines CMS vs Commercial
Recorded Webinar – #32
Approx. 1 Hour Recording
Are the terms we know are about to change?
HPI, ROS, PFSH, Exam Elements
The new guidelines may require us to change the way we document.
MDM- how does it make a difference?
Patient’s overall Risk
Ordering and Reviewing tests, is it important to document?
Documentation of time, how important is it?
EMR/EHR, will this help?
WE MUST BE READY! Extreme Changes are coming soon!
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright Ask Mueller Consulting.
Coding for Medical Necessity – Get Reimbursed For Your Services And Your Time
Recorded Webinar – #31-1
Approx. 1 Hour Recording
Medical Necessity – Proper Documentation
It is a Requirement
Getting medical necessity wrong and it’s “Knowingly Incorrect” according to CMS—could possibly cause civil penalties up to $11,000 per medical necessity error.
Medical Necessity – Ranks as one of the top reasons for claim denials.
Improving documentation will support medical necessity
Presented by:
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright Ask Mueller Consulting.
ICD10 Update
Recorded Webinar 30-1
Approx. 1 Hour Recording
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright AskMueller Consulting.
Anesthesia Update
Recorded Webinar – 29-
Approx. 1 Hour Recording
Anesthesia Billing and Documentation Issues: MAC and Conscious (Moderate)
Sedation
Colonoscopy MAC Issues
Time Issue
Physical Status Modifiers
Documentation Requirements for MAC
MAC Anesthesia Record
Anesthesia Provider Performance
Anesthesia Modifiers
Anesthesia Payment
Presented by:
Kathleen Mueller, RN, CPC, CCS-P, QMC, QMGC, CCC, ICD-10 Proficient
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright AskMueller Consulting.
2019 Updates For Gastroenterology Changes & E/M Updates
Recorded Webinar – 20 –
Approx. 1 Hour Recording
Changes Loom on the Horizon, is your practice ready for the change?
Changes Loom on the Horizon, is your practice ready for the change?
Updates on the EM Changes
Revisions to the Global Surgery Package
Changes to CPT and HCPCS codes
CCI policy update
Update on modifier 25
Covering the new inter-professional consultation codes and patient electronic visits.
Presented by:
Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMGC, QMC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM
There are no CEUs available for this recording.
Each recording is copyright AskMueller Consulting.
