To Modify or Not to Modify? That is the Question: The Proper Use of Modifiers - Michael G. Warshaw DPM , CPC

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To Modify or Not to Modify? That is the Question: The Proper Use of Modifiers : Michael G. Warshaw , DPM , CPC

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

At the end of this presentation, the attendee will be familiar with the requirements for each modifier and how to apply them to a particular situation to assure you are receiving appropriate payment for your services

At the end of this presentation, the attendee will understand that the proper documentation must be present within the medical record to support the use of each modifier on the date of service in question

At the end of this presentation the attendee will understand how the NCCI Edits affect the appropriate use of modifiers

At the end of this presentation, the attendee will understand which modifiers are applied to E/M services and which modifiers are applied to CPT/Procedure Codes

At the end of this presentation, the attendee will understand why the use of the JZ Modifier is so important for the application of CTPs

At the end of this presentation, the attendee will understand why the 25 Modifier and the 59 Modifier are the two most frequently audited issues in podiatry and why podiatrists often fail these audits

Components

This course provides for 1.85 CECH

Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 1.85 hours to complete.

The course was originally released in 2024

There is a post assessment quiz and a survey at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course

Part 1 - Course Staff

About the Speaker:

Michael G. Warshaw, DPM , CPC

Dr. Warshaw is a practicing podiatrist and a Certified Professional Coder with over 25 years of successful coding, management, and training experience for podiatric practices. He is a national lecturer concerning coding issues. Dr. Warshaw has participated 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 is the author of The Podiatry Coding Manual, a comprehensive coding manual specific for podiatry that is updated annually.

Fees

$72.00

Intended Audience : Medical Providers

Refund Policy

No refunds are available for online courses

Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education's Standards and Requirements for Approval of Providers of Continuing Education in Podiatric Medicine, any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests of faculty, planning committee, or any others who have influence over the content of this educational activity must be disclosed to program participants. Neither the speaker nor the planning committee have any commercial interests to disclose.

No commercial interest provided financial support for this educational activity.

CME Online is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. CME Online has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.85 continuing education contact hours.