Lesions

Overview:

This audio is designed to cover the CPT guidelines for lesion excision. Necessary documentation of the provider, which is critical to receive and retain proper reimbursement for services, will be discussed. We will take a look at the types of closures that can be performed, and which ones are separately billable.

You Will Learn:

• to understand the proper way to measure a lesion for reporting
• To understand what can be billed with a lesion excision
• To understand some key points to look for in choosing the proper closure code

This webinar is designed to cover the CPT guidelines for lesion excision. Necessary documentation of the provider, which is critical to receive and retain proper reimbursement for services, will be discussed. We will take a look at the types of closures that can be performed, and which ones are separately billable.

CEU approved for all CPCs and the following specialties: CPCD, CFPC, CGSC, CIMC, CPEDC, CPRC

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About The Presenter

Susan Ward, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CEMC, CPCD, CPRC

Susan has 20 years of coding and billing experience. She currently works for a reconstructive plastic surgeon in Phoenix. She is an approved PMCC instructor, AAPC workshop presenter, past president of her local AAPC chapter, and was a member of the 2007-2009 AAPC National Advisory Board.

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