Is Modifier 59 the Answer?
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On Demand Webinar
What you will Learn
Join us for this timely webinar in Modifier 59 and its continued abuse.
It is important to stay up-to-date on the latest coding guidelines and regulations related to modifier 59.
1 CEU AAPC or AHIMA
On Demand until 3/31/24
- Documentation that supports modifier 59
- How to use NCCI and PTP edits effectively
- When is it inappropriate?
- Abuse that has led to OIG audits
- Distinct procedure payment methodology
- Operating System: Windows any version preferably above Windows Vista & Mac any version above OS X 10.6
- Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
- Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly
- Office Managers
- Clinic Managers
- Hospital Director
- Medical Software Developers
- Coders
- Billers
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Medical Assistants
- Coding and Billing Trainee
About the instructor
Jennifer McNamara
CCS,CPC,CPC-I,CPMA,CRC,CGSC,COPC,AAPC Approved Instructor
I serve as the Director of Education and Coding for Oncospark. I brings impact and results with 20+ years of proven healthcare revenue cycle experience and effective instruction through Spark Advisory Network for 1000+ students. I have embraced the changes in the billing and coding space by embracing the movement to value-based care and software deployment across specialties. I am committed to teaching others the intricate world of billing and coding and the future of the space.
I hold the following credentials CCS,CPC,CRC,CPMA,CGSC,COPC,CPCI and serve as the Consulting Editor for the AAPC Codify Podiatry Newsletter
I started my Career in 2000 and have worked in many specialized areas of Coding including Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Podiatry and many more. My coding team provides Auditing, Consulting, RCM services, Credentialing and Compliance through our team of experts.
I am the host of the podcast “Healthcare Crossroads ” discussing connections in HealthcareData, ComplianceandPatientCare. It is available on many podcast stations.
I have served as Education Officer for the Joplin MO AAPC Chapter previously and has written articles for AAPC Healthcare Business Monthly. I am a National public speaker and have been a past speaker at AAPC Healthcon as well as many specialty conferences and events both Virtually and In-person including Decision Health for Orthopedics.
