Wednesday,
January 25, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
11:30 a.m.

Telehealth Where We Are Now

Do you perform telehealth services and plan to bill Medicare during the public health emergency? This webinar will provide the latest updates to the Medicare telehealth services benefit specifically related to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. We will explore how to enroll in Medicare and review the telemedicine services which include telehealth, virtual check-in, E-Visits, and telephone services. We will review recent data analysis of billing patterns identified improper coding, insufficient documentation, and invalid enrollment for a variety of telehealth service providers.

1.5

Thursday,
January 26, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
11:00 a.m.

Understanding the January 2023 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Updates

This course is designed to provide and overview of the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). We will review the updates and changes that were implemented with the 2023 OPPS. Participants will gain understanding and familiarize themselves with the information as outlined in the OPPS and IOCE Final Rule (FR). We will provide answers to the most frequently asked questions and provide tips and resources that can be used throughout the year to remain updated with each quarterly release.

1.0

Thursday,
January 26, 2023

Start:
11:00 a.m.

End:
12:30 p.m.

Introduction to the Updated 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Score Sheet

This session will model many of the 2023 American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology® (CPT®) Editorial Panel requirements as we emphasize utilizing the interactive score sheet available on the Novitas website to assist providers in navigating these new changes.

1.5

Tuesday,
January 31, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
11:30 a.m.

Local Coverage Determination (LCD) Additions and Revisions

This course will review new Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and updates to existing LCDs. An overview will be provided of the new Local Coverage Articles, revisions, draft LCDs posted for comments, and retired LCDs. Topics that will be reviewed include correct coding of Esketamine, biomarkers for oncology, molecular pathology and genetic testing, ground ambulance, assays for vitamins and metabolic function, cardiac event detection monitoring and much more.

1.5

Tuesday,
February 7, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
11:30 a.m.

Anesthesia Billing and Documentation Guidance

This event will provide an overview of anesthesia coverage, billing and purposeful documentation guidelines. We will review various billing scenarios, anesthesia modifiers, medical direction of concurrent cases requirements, calculation of time units, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) and recently identified improper payment and documentation errors.

1.5

Tuesday,
February 14, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
12:00 p.m.

Understanding Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Requirements

This webinar will review Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) coverage and medical necessity criteria including documentation requirements. We will discuss IRF billing and explore various IRF-related medical reviews, audits, and frequent errors. We will provide valuable resources and review IRF-related billing scenarios.

2.0

Wednesday,
February 15, 2023

Start:
11:00 a.m.

End:
12:30 p.m.

CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule - Evaluation and Management (E/M) Visits

Effective January 1, 2023, CMS adopts most of the AMA CPT Editorial Panel revised coding and updated guidelines for rest of the E/M visit code families (except critical care services) including inpatient and observation visits, emergency department (ED) visits, nursing facility visits, domiciliary or rest home visits, home visits, and cognitive impairment assessment, similar to the CY 2021 PFS final rule for office/outpatient E/M visit coding and documentation.

1.5

Monday,
February 20, 2023

Start:
12:30 p.m.

End:
2:00 p.m.

#StayConnected: Mastering the Basics of the Provider Enrollment Process

Stay connected by attending the Provider Enrollment Workshop Series. New to Medicare? This presentation will review the basic information needed to enroll with Medicare. We will examine the different submission methods you can utilize to submit your Provider Enrollment applications. The presentation will conclude by highlighting the revalidation process that is required for all providers/suppliers who are enrolled with Medicare.

1.5

Tuesday,
February 21, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
11:30 a.m.

#StayConnected: Understanding the Provider Enrollment Applications

Stay connected by attending the Provider Enrollment Workshop Series. Deciding what provider enrollment application is required can be difficult. Join this presentation to review the different provider enrollment applications and when each application is required. We will also highlight important information needed for the applications.

1.5

Tuesday,
February 21, 2023

Start:
12:30 p.m.

End:
2:00 p.m.

#StayConnected: Introducing the Provider Enrollment Gateway

Stay connected by attending the Provider Enrollment Workshop Series. Submit your paper application electronically utilizing the Provider Enrollment Gateway. The Provider Enrollment Gateway saves time and money by allowing paper applications to be submitted online. During this presentation, we will examine how to upload an application or development response, request a copy of enrollment correspondence, and check the status of a previously uploaded application.

1.5

Wednesday,
February 22, 2023

Start:
11:00 a.m.

End:
12:30 p.m.

Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2023 Changes: Home and Residence Services

Our webinar will focus on the new home or residence services E/M code family and provide a summary of the 2023 changes by reviewing the 2023 AMA CPT revisions, changes to time and medical decision making components, review of CPT code sets and additional guidance. We will conclude with reviewing the coding of prolonged services and provide the resources available to assist in further understanding of these revised guidelines.

1.5

Wednesday,
February 22, 2023

Start:
1:00 p.m.

End:
2:30 p.m.

#StayConnected: Preventing Common Provider Enrollment Development Reasons

Stay connected by attending the Provider Enrollment Workshop Series. A development letter details additional or revised information that needs submitted before an application receives approval. This presentation will review the most common provider enrollment application development reasons and how to complete these correctly, so development is not needed.

1.5

Thursday,
February 23, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
11:30 a.m.

Podiatry Services: Debridement of Nails

This course will review coding and billing guidelines, coverage limitations, and purposeful documentation requirements regarding debridement of nail(s) services. We will examine common errors and billing concerns identified by the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program and recent medical review activities and outline resources and best practices to avoid these findings.

1.5

Thursday,
February 23, 2023

Start:
11:00 a.m.

End:
1:00 p.m.

Understanding Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

This event is designed for Part A facilities and Part B providers who provide Physical, Occupational and Speech Language therapy services. We will discuss the basic coverage and documentation guidelines, therapy caps, correct unit reporting, and modifier utilization.

2.0

Tuesday,
February 28, 2023

Start:
10:00 a.m.

End:
11:30 a.m.

Monitoring Your Patient's Mental and Behavioral Health Through Preventive Screening

Mental and Behavioral health wellness services and screenings provide a critical and necessary opportunity to prevent or detect illness and disease in its early stages. This webinar will provide an informative overview of Medicare covered preventive services, including alcohol misuse screening and counseling, tobacco use cessation counseling, depression screening, intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity, cognitive assessment and substance abuse disorder, We will explore available resources and reference materials for providers and beneficiaries.

1.5

Tuesday,
February 28, 2023

Start:
11:00 a.m.

End:
12:00 p.m.

Credit Balance Reporting and Submission Errors

This course will highlight what the credit balance report is and provide instructions in completing the report correctly. We will review credit balance report requirements and important report due dates to ensure your facility meets all reporting requirements. To help reduce errors, we will review common submission errors when completing the credit balance certification and detail pages and review resolutions. Attendees will also receive answers to the most frequently asked questions plus review important tips and resources to assist in completing the report.

1.0