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2023 Practice Summit : Michael Warshaw - Proper Use of Modifiers


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Proper Use of Modifiers

Learning Objectives: At the end of the educational program, the learner will be able to:

  • 1. At the end of this lecture, the attendee will understand what a significant separately identifiable E/M service is.
  • 2. At the end of this lecture, the attendee will understand that the 24 modifier is used only on an E/M code when you perform an Evaluation and Management Service during the postoperative, global period of an unrelated surgical procedure/CPT code.
  • 3. At the end of this lecture, the attendee will understand the four bullet punch list for the correct use of the 59 modifier.
  • Part 1 - Course Staff

    Michael Warshaw, DPM

    About the Speaker: Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CSFAC, CPC, CPODCS, COCS, CMSCS is a practicing podiatrist and a Certified Professional Coder with over 25 years of successful coding, management, and training experience for podiatric practices. His local and national views come from active participation as a practicing podiatrist, having the distinction of being a Certified Professional Coder, and years of serving as a national lecturer concerning coding issues. Dr. Warshaw's experience is unique and comprehensive. He has had the additional advantage of participating in all facets of the Medicare Appeals Process, including Redeterminations, Reconsiderations, and Administrative Law Judge Hearings, as well as the appeals processes of most commercial insurance companies and state Medicaid programs. Dr. Warshaw has also served as an expert witness in the actual court system, at both the federal and state levels. Dr. Warshaw is also the author of THE Podiatry Coding Manual, a comprehensive coding manual specific for podiatry that is updated on an annual basis. This unique prospective provides Dr. Warshaw with the ability to provide solutions to insurance and coding problems from 'real world' experience. Dr. Warshaw is committed to assist practices in learning to code appropriately, obtain the proper reimbursement, and to avoid the wrath of the carriers by coding and billing in an appropriate fashion.

    Fees

    Free for those that attended the live event

    Intended Audience : Medical Providers

    Refund Policy

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