2009 Coding and Payment Guide for Laboratory Services Training Class

2009 Coding and Payment Guide for Laboratory Services Training Seminar

• Ingenix Edge - Contents of the Former Laboratory Cross Coder Provided on CD. Simplify and speed code selection with essential links from CPT® to ICD-9-CM and HCPCS Level II codes provided on CD
  
• Ingenix Edge - Laboratory Services-specific ICD-9-CM, HCPCS Level II and CPT?? Code Sets. Save time by reviewing code sets for only laboratory services.
  
• Ingenix Edge - Medicare Pub. 100 Guidelines. Review Medicare information linked to HCPCS Level II and CPT?? codes for laboratory and pathology to prepare cleaner claims before submission
  
• CPT?? Codes with Lay Descriptions. Avoid confusion about the procedure being performed with clear, easy-to-understand explanations of CPT?? codes, as well as explanations for many ICD-9-CM codes for physical therapy
  
• Claims Processing and Reimbursement References. Review instructional information on how to complete various claims forms before submission to minimize claim denials
  
• ICD-9-CM Index with Icons Indicating Special Circumstances for Particular Codes. Prevent claim denials often caused by incorrect code selection with icons that help you identify the most appropriate ICD-9-CM code
  
• Medicare Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits Delivered Quarterly Via Email. Stay up to date through quarterly email alerts with the latest CCI edits related to physical therapy so you can reduce the number of denied claims due to improper bundling of codes