SCCM Resource Library-Billing and Documentation Update 2020

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Video Summary

In this webcast, titled "Billing and Documentation Update 2020," the speaker, Deborah Greider, discusses various aspects of critical care billing and documentation. She begins by introducing the topic and providing some housekeeping information. She then talks about the importance of medical necessity and how it relates to critical care billing. She explains what is included in critical care and provides examples of what justifies medical necessity. Greider also discusses the coding for critical care, including the time-based codes and the documentation requirements. She covers topics such as concurrent care, global services, and the use of modifiers in billing and documentation. The speaker also discusses the use of telemedicine for critical care services and the temporary changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic. She mentions the extension of telehealth services through December 31, 2021, and highlights some of the codes that can be used for telemedicine services. Greider briefly touches on E&M services for office or other outpatient settings and mentions the changes in 2021. She explains that the history and exam components are no longer counted towards the level of service, and instead, medical decision-making or total time can be used to determine the level of service. The speaker concludes by addressing some common questions and reminding the audience to seek additional education on the new E&M guidelines if needed.

Asset Subtitle

Administration, 2020

Asset Caption

A primer in documentation and billing for critical care services. This will touch upon key recommendations for appropriate billing and supportive documentation billing for all critical care providers including physicians, advanced care providers (both NPs and PAs).This webinar will also various aspects of documentation and billing during the COVID-19 pandemic including tele-health.

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Content Type Webcast

Knowledge Area Administration

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Learning Pathway Billing and Documentation

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Economics

Year 2020

Keywords

Billing and Documentation Update 2020

Deborah Greider

critical care billing

medical necessity

coding for critical care

time-based codes

documentation requirements

telemedicine for critical care services

telehealth services

new E&M guidelines

Billing and Documentation

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