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Observation Services: Billing and Compliance Update
Webinar
March 23, 2010
Time: 8:30 - 10 am CENTRAL TIME
Register for this event online:
March 23, 2010 ($225 per line)
Program Description
During this webinar, the following questions will be addressed:
- Just what is Observation?
- How do we differentiate inpatient from outpatient?
- Confused about whether Observation is a status or location?
- What needs to be documented for Observation Services?
- What really is the definition of Condition Code 44?
- Why do hospitals have difficulty with Observation?
- Where does Observation fit into the RAC Audits?
- How can we audit Observation Services
- How do we code/bill injections/infusions for Observation?
- How does nursing staff influence Observation status to ensure proper payment?
- Do we need to have an Observation log?
- How does the ED fit into Observation?
- How should we handle post-operative surgery?
Who Should Participate
CEO, COO, CFO, CNO, CMO, All Coding, Billing and Claims Transaction Staff, Chargemaster Coordinators, Financial Analysts, Compliance Officer, Outpatient Nursing Staff, Medical/Surgical Nursing Staff, Nurse Managers, ED Nursing Staff, Utilization Review Personnel, and Quality Assurance Personnel
Faculty
Duane Abbey, PhD, CFP, Abbey & Abbey Consultants, Inc.
Duane Abbey is a management consultant and president of Abbey & Abbey Consultants. For over 20 years, Abbey has provided health care consulting services to hospitals, physicians, and medical clinics. The focus of his consulting has been in the areas of compliance, payment, and delivery systems. In addition to his consulting, Abbey is an invited presenter for hospital associations, medical societies, and other groups. He also has published both articles and books on health care topics. Abbey earned his graduate degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Iowa State University.
The views expressed by the speaker do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions or the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Registration Information
Fee
$225.00 for one phone line per site
Please register only one name per connection.
Additional phone lines will be billed at $225.00 each.
How the Webinar Will Work
Dial-in instructions, on-line login instructions and any other reference materials will be emailed to each registrant approximately three days prior to the conference. If you do not receive them by this date, please email llittel@wha.org.
It is the responsibility of the registrant to access presentation materials prior to the day of the event. If your e-mail address changes, you do not receive an e-mail with instructions from WHA, or if you are unable to open presentation materials, please contact Lisa Littel at WHA two days prior to the event to allow time to address the issue.
Substitution, Transfer and Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing up to five business days prior to an event will be given a full refund less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than five business days prior and day-of-program no-shows. Substitutions are accepted.
Register for this event online:
March 23, 2010 ($225 per line)
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