Telemedicine: Coding, Billing and Compliance 2018

Topics

• Underlying technology and advancements
• How is telemedicine supposed to work?
• Why is the terminology so confusing?
• Current Medicare rules and regulations surrounding telemedicine services
• Who is involved in telemedicine?
• What is the difference between telemedicine and telehealth?
• How to code and bill for telemedicine services?
• Who is allowed to provide telemedicine services?
• How are telemedicine services paid under the Medicare program?
• The reimbursement process for telemedicine services under the Medicare program
• Is there anything special about RHCs (Rural Health Clinics)?
• What do hospitals, CAHs and clinics need to do in order to bill for telemedicine services?
• How do private third-party payers view telemedicine and telehealth services?
• Are there any compliance issues for telemedicine?
• Special requirements for physicians and practitioners
• How will the 21st Century Cures Act impact telemedicine and telehealth?
• Changes in credentialing for physicians providing telehealth services
• Clinical and billing privileges surrounding telemedicine
• Unusual requirements for different providers relative to telemedicine services
• Changes in coverage and types of services that can be provided through telemedicine
• Identify future changes for telemedicine particularly with Medicare

Who should Attend

• Hospital/CAH Coding Personnel
• Hospital/CAH Case Management and Utilization Review Personnel
• Nursing Staff
• Billing and Claims Transaction Personnel
• Charge master Coordinators
• Outpatient Service Area Personnel
• Compliance Personnel
• Financial Analysts
• Non-Physician Practitioners and Other Interested Personnel
• Physicians