On Demand: ASC Coding, Documentation, and Reimbursement-Webinar Recording

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses ambulatory surgery coding and reimbursement advice. They provide an overview of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and discuss the regulations and requirements for operating an ASC. They also explain the different payment indicators and modifiers that are used for ASC billing, as well as the specific codes and reporting requirements for different procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations, device implants, and peripheral interventions. The speaker emphasizes the importance of checking with local Medicare contractors and commercial payers for specific coverage and reimbursement policies. They also mention the resources available on the Medicare ASC manual and encourage viewers to review these resources for additional information. The speaker concludes by mentioning upcoming webcasts on coding for peripheral angiography and E&M complexity coding and documentation.

Keywords

ambulatory surgery coding

reimbursement advice

ASC regulations

payment indicators

cardiac catheterizations

device implants

peripheral interventions

Medicare contractors

webcasts