Back pain is a condition that is frequently treated, whether it is something that comes up over time or is caused by an injury.  There are several forms of treatment for this pain, and steps are taken to try to avoid surgical intervention.  This webinar will look at the most common forms of non-invasive treatment, and the coding involved in involved for optimum reimbursement, focusing on pain management through injections.

Learning Objectives:-

• Office visit documentation guidelines have changed for 2021
• Physical therapy is one of the first forms of treatment for back pain
• The coding for the services to treat back pain can be difficult
• Pain Management physicians rely on proper coding for maximum reimbursement
• ICD-10-CM coding is critical to identify areas of the spine and support medical necessity
• Diagnostic testing confirms patient’s clinical problems
• Prior authorization is frequently required

Areas Covered in the Session:-

• ICD-10-CM coding for back pain and related conditions
• 2021 E/M guidelines for office visits
• The diagnostic tests that confirm a patient’s condition and how to code them
• Physical therapy coding- the basic services
• Determining the criteria necessary for coverage determination
• Proving medical necessity for insurance coverage
• Learning and understanding NCD’s and LCD’s
• Reviewing commercial insurance policies related to pain management policies
• Keeping up to date with the latest prior authorization requirements
• Proper coding for trigger point injections
• Learn to determine the differences between epidurals, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency
• Reporting of guidance with pain management
• Live Q&A Session

Who Should Attend:-

• Physicians
• Physical Assistant
• Billers
• Coders
• Medical assistants
• Claims adjuster
• Claims processor
• Auditor
• Manager/administrator
• NP, APN, CNS
• Executive and Administration
• Compliance officers
• Charge Capture
• Appeals
• Medical Records Staff
• A/R Staff