ROP1: Patient Visits - Physician Course
ROP1: Patient Visits - Physician Course
Duration: 5 hours
CEUs: AAPC - 3.5, AHIMA - 5
Sharpen your coding skills with our Radiation Oncology Visit Coding Online Course, tailored for professionals in physician practices and non-hospital treatment centers. This course provides a thorough 5-hour training on the nuances of assigning procedure codes for various types of visit services in radiation oncology. It covers a wide array of topics from evaluation and management (E/M) services during and after treatment to the specifics of consult billing and incident-to services. Engage with real-life scenarios through interactive exercises designed to solidify your understanding and enhance your practical coding abilities.
Course Highlights:
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Targeted Expertise Development: Focus on the unique challenges of coding for radiation oncology visit services in outpatient settings.
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Broad Topic Coverage: Comprehensive instruction on a variety of topics including E/M services, consultations, telephone and online services, and more.
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Practical Learning Approach: Exercises and case studies based on real-world coding situations provide hands-on experience to improve accuracy and confidence.
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Guided Learning Experience: Detailed discussions on coding guidelines, documentation requirements, modifier application, and how to effectively handle bundling issues.
What You'll Learn:
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In-Depth E/M Coding: Understand the specifics of coding for E/M services during the course of radiation treatment and for follow-up care.
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Consultation and Medicare Guidelines: Navigate the complexities of Medicare guidelines for consultations and how they apply to radiation oncology.
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Comprehensive Visit Coding: Gain knowledge on coding for office visits, inpatient services, and novel telehealth encounters.
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Advanced Coding Scenarios: Tackle complex coding issues such as counseling encounters, prolonged services, and incident-to services involving nonphysician practitioners.
Expected Completion Time: Designed to be thorough yet efficient, the course can be completed in about 5 hours, ideal for busy professionals seeking to enhance their expertise without a significant time commitment.
Ideal for:
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Medical coders and billing specialists in physician practices or non-hospital treatment centers focusing on radiation oncology.
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Healthcare professionals involved in the administration of radiation oncology services who need to ensure accurate billing and compliance.
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Medical coding educators and trainers seeking to provide comprehensive, specialized training to students or staff.
Advance your professional capabilities in radiation oncology coding with our Radiation Oncology Visit Coding Online Course, meticulously designed to equip you with the necessary skills to handle the complexities of visit coding in this specialized field.
About this course:
- What will I learn from this course? You will learn to accurately assign procedure codes for a wide range of visit services within radiation oncology, including detailed guidelines for E/M services, consultations, telehealth, and complex coding situations.
- What are the prerequisites for this course? Basic knowledge of medical coding principles is recommended; however, specific prior knowledge of radiation oncology coding is not required.
- How can completing this course benefit my coding career? Completing this course will improve your ability to accurately code for visit services in radiation oncology, enhancing your job performance and opportunities for career advancement in medical coding within specialized healthcare settings.
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