FREE Special Webinar - COVID-19: Telehealth/Telemedicine Coding
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020 @ 9-10AM HST / 12-1PM PDT (1 CEU)
NOTE: Materials in webinar was based on available guidelines as of April 10, 2020.
The impact of COVID-19 on our healthcare system has been dramatic and each HIM Coding professional and provider needs to know and understand the ins and outs of Telehealth/Telemedicine. Under special COVID-19 crisis waivers CMS has expanded Telehealth services. There are specific CPT and HCPCS codes as well as modifiers that need to be utilized. Documentation of these services have key requirements in order to meet compliance. STAR Medical Auditing Services and our presenters, Dr. Kelly V. Butler and Gloryanne Bryant, are proud to offer this one-hour webinar for FREE as part of our COVID-19 Crisis Support.
Learning Objectives
Learn the definitions and types of Telehealth/Telemedicine in today’s healthcare
Review published CMS and AMA coding guidance and advice for Telehealth/Telemedicine for encounters related to COVID-19
Enhance knowledge of Telehealth/Telemedicine for COVID-19 through encounter scenarios with CPT/HCPCS coding
Discuss documentation aspects for the coding of Telehealth
Improve CPT/HCPCS coding accuracy and compliance for Telehealth services
Featured Speakers
Dr. Kelly V. Butler, MD, CCS
CDI Specialist & Acting HIM Director at HHSC Kauai Region
Dr. Butler is a professional consultant with a broad-based background in medical administration and compliance practices. The rare and complementary combination of “M.D.” and “C.C.S.” has given Dr. Butler the unique ability to interface coding and documentation practices. He is a recipient of multiple awards from the Mayor of the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Public Health Department, and a commendation from the Senate of the State of California for work in HIV and AIDS Clinic.
Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS
AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Gloryanne has been a HIM Coding professional and leader for over 40 years, specializing in clinical coding, compliance, ethics and CDI. She has been a National Director of Coding Quality and Education for a large integrated healthcare delivery system and a Corporate Coding Compliance Senior Director for over 40 acute care hospitals, plus SNFs, Acute Rehab and Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Ms. Bryant was also a key national leader and advocate for ICD-10 Coding Education and Training from 2010 to mid-2016.
Webinar Materials
Watch Webinar On-Demand (Pw: pGswV2Hr)
Quiz - Take to test your own knowledge
CEU Certificate - Generally accepted by AHIMA