Virtual Healthcare Conference: Paving the Way for 2022 Changes

With rave reviews of our past "Listen Up!" virtual events, and the constant change within our industry, we thought we'd put together an all-new event, just for you. Watch this on-demand recording, for an in-depth review of what industry changes you can expect in 2022 and how to best prepare. Topics we discuss include:

CMS Proposed Rules
ICD-10 Changes & Auditing Challenges
Split/Shared E/M Services
Pricing Transparency
OPPS and ASC Payments
Impact of Telehealth on Workflow & Revenue
Health Plan Audit Tools
And More!

Session 1: Are You Prepared For the 2022 CMS Proposed Rules?

Stephani E Scott, RHIT, CPC

It's no surprise that with the rapid changes in how healthcare is being delivered, the government has laid out more massive changes in its 2022 proposed rules. Having a proactive approach and understanding of what changes are expected will allow you and your team to confidently plan for the future. In this session, you will learn the CMS proposed rules for:

Split/Shared EM Services
Critical Care Services
Teaching Physician
Pricing Transparency
OPPS and ASC Payments
And more!

Session 2: How Has Telehealth Impacted Your Revenue Cycle?

Jessica Whitney, CPC, CPMA

Prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency in March 2020, telehealth services were covered by CMS and commercial payers under limited circumstances. But the declaration of the PHE ushered in a new era for telehealth services, quickly making it one of the most common healthcare delivery methods in the United States. Payers and healthcare providers scrambled to adapt to the change. In the 2022 proposed rule, CMS is advocating to make some of the telehealth changes permanent. The OIG will be evaluating the use of Medicare telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic with an expected report issue date in 2022. Additionally, various payers have started to implement pre-payment reviews for telehealth services. The quick implementation of telehealth services left practices and providers struggling to adjust their billing practices, resulting in an impact on their revenue cycle. In this presentation we will:

Identify the Current State of Telehealth, and What to Expect Moving Forward
Evaluate the Impact of Telehealth Services on Your Workflow and Revenue Cycles
Understand Tools to Help Mitigate Payer Audits and Denials

Session 3: What You Can Expect in 2022 and Beyond

Laura Brink, RHIT, CRC

Auditing for compliance with procedural coding is just one piece of the puzzle for your organization. With the rise of value-based programs, inaccurate coding and insufficient documentation could mean you're leaving money on the table. It's also important to understand the impact that accurate diagnostic documentation and coding has on selecting the appropriate E/M level. With the 2022 ICD-10 codes and guidelines ready to be activated for encounters beginning in October 2021, there is no time to delay getting your team prepared. Which is why in this session we will cover:

Overview of 2022 ICD-10 Changes
Top ICD-10 Auditing Challenges
Impacts of the Valued Based Payment Model
Physician Query Processes (and Not Just for Inpatient Services)

Presented by

Stephani Scott

CPC, RHIT / Vice President of Audit Services / AAPC /

Stephani Scott has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry working closely with physicians and staff in Health Information Management. She has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, long-term care, large multispecialty physician practice, and EHR software design and development. Scott was a part owner of a consulting company for many years providing services in best practices for physician practice management services including coding and documentation audits, compliance, and revenue cycle management. She has extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient auditing and coding compliance. Throughout her career, Scott has enjoyed teaching E/M coding, compliance, and EMR utilization to many physicians and staff locally and nationally.

Jessica Whitney

CPC / CPMA Audit Manager

Jessica began her career in healthcare over 20 years ago at Blue Cross of Idaho working in both provider relations and claims. After several years she transitioned to practice management and has managed in both small, privately owned as well as large multi-specialty hospital-owned practices. She has spent over 20 years refining her expertise in practice management with a strong focus in revenue cycle management for practices of all sizes. Jessica also has in-depth knowledge of the credentialing and contracting process as well as experience in reimbursement analysis. Jessica is a national speaker and author. In her current role as Director of Operations with AAPC Services she works with a variety of clients helping them improve their revenue cycle processes.

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Virtual Conference Series: Paving the Way for 2022 Changes

Presented by

Stephani Scott

CPC, RHIT / Vice President of Audit Services / AAPC /

Jessica Whitney

CPC / CPMA Audit Manager

Laura Brink

RHIT, CRC / Senior Auditor

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