When

Thursday August 28, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Add to Calendar 
 

Where

This is an online event. 
 

 
 

Contact

Doug Palmer, BS, CCS-P

Medical Billing and Coding Instructor

American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group
Tel: 800-407-1886, extension 805
Email: doug.palmer@ahdpg.com

 

Doug is an instructor for our medical billing and medical coding programs. Doug has over 25 years of Health Information Management experience in a wide variety of settings. Environments range from solo medical practitioner practices to some of the largest healthcare systems in the country.

He has a unique blend of experience that encompasses all of the Revenue Cycle including Front End Registration, Charge Capture and Chargemaster, Claims, Reimbursement, Coding, Compliance, workflow management and process improvement as well as education to include Provider education.

Doug uses a highly engaged personal approach to assure that learning objectives are met to the highest standard for the learning party. Doug has a passion for education and advancing knowledge in the industry.
 

Coding for Cardiothoracic Surgery 

Cardiothoracic Surgery is a highly specialized area of practice of medicine. As with all medical services, the correct assignment of both Diagnosis and Procedure codes is essential for accurate reimbursement and reporting of these services and to avoid compliance risks.

AHDPG is proud to present Coding for Cardiothoracic Surgery, a live webinar presentation, that will provide clear and complete guidance to mastering the coding of these services. 

Course competencies include:

  • An overview of Cardiothoracic Surgery in contrast to the practice of Cardiology
  • Detailed descriptions of Cardiothoracic Surgery procedures
  • Key terms defined
  • Add On and Separate procedures
  • Packaged Services (Bundled)
  • Understanding the Cardiothoracic Surgery Operative Report
  • Related Services such as Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Co-Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon, Surgical Team, and Stages Procedures

This presentation is designed to expand the understanding of those that are responsible for coding Cardiothoracic Surgery procedures as well as to provide a foundation to those that wish to broaden their coding resume for new opportunities. This webinar will provide comprehensive coding instruction as well as valuable resources for coding assistance in this specialty. 

In addition to practical coding scenarios within the presentation, self-assessment exercises will be provided. In addition, there will be a Question and Answer period to assure complete understanding of the material covered in this webinar. 

Join us for this exceptional learning experience and further your coding skills for the highest level of professional success. 

420 Boston Turnpike, Suite 107
Shrewsbury, MA 01545