Mastering Medical Coding & Billing: A Comprehensive 5-Webinar Series

Coding & Billing Toolkit: CPT, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Telemedicine, and Denial Solutions

Session 1 - CPT Coding in 2025: New Codes, Telemedicine Updates, and More!

Pre-recorded | Duration: 60 Mins | Speaker: Jill M. Young

Each year, the American Medical Association (AMA) releases new Category I CPT codes for the upcoming year.  These codes are formally presented to the coding industry at a Symposium meeting in November. Lectures are given by industry experts in their respective specialty at this meeting for both the clinical and billing implications of the new or revised codes. For 2025 there are 420 different changes to the codes.  This includes 270 new codes and 112 deletions.  There are also 38 code revisions.

As we have seen in past, many temporary Category III codes are being created.  These are the codes that have no assigned RVU value and are considered temporary.  Providers and coders need to review a list of these unique new codes each year to familiarize themselves with their existence so they can assign them as needed.

All this valuable information and more is presented by industry expert Jill Young CEMA, CPC, CEDC, CIMC, who attends the meeting to hear firsthand the information and put it into a succinct, fast paced lecture to provide you and you practice all the information it needs to be prepared for 2025Webinar Highlights

Webinar Highlights

• Updated Vaccine & Genetic Screening Codes - Enhanced codes for pneumococcal disease, avian influenza, hereditary cancers, and pharmacogenomics.
• General Surgery Revisions - Adjustments for skin grafts and tumor removal.
• What is the fate of telephone-only calls from the E&M section in 2025?
• New Telemedicine Codes - Includes 17 new options for audio-only and video visits.
• What new codes will be found for allografts and other surgical procedures?
• What changes to the arthroplasty codes will be found for 2025?
• What changes in the guidelines for surgical codes have been made for 2025?

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Session 2 - Navigating the 2025 Telehealth Updates

Pre-recorded | Duration: 60 Mins | Speaker: Lynn M. Anderanin

Telehealth completely changed in 2020 when the Public Health Emergency was put into effect.  Now in 2024, many of those temporary changes are expiring and the telehealth business has exploded.  These methods of communication between provider and patient are loved by many, and the convenience of telehealth in healthcare has become a common occurrence.  This webinar by industry expert Lynn M Anderanin, CPC, CPPM, CPMA, CPC-I, COSC will be reviewing the current parts of telehealth that are being considered permanent in the 2025 Physicians Fee Schedule Final Rule and the new evaluation and management services that are new codes for CPT in 2025 related to telehealth. Attending the webinar, you will find out what the do’s and don’ts of telehealth that are here to stay, as well as implementing these new codes and regulations into your practice.

Webinar Highlights

• The CMS Telehealth List and how to use it
• Medicare’s rules for 2025
• G codes for Medicare telehealth
• CPT addition of 17 codes to the E/M section for Telehealth
• Education for office staff
• Implementation on your software programs

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Session 3 - Mastering Denial Management: Turning Revenue Cycle Challenges into Opportunities

Pre-recorded | Duration: 60 Mins | Speaker: Lynn M. Anderanin

In recent years, claim denials have become a significant pain point within the revenue cycle management process. Denials often arise from errors, miscommunications, or misunderstandings between healthcare providers and insurance companies. These denials can lead to substantial financial losses if not addressed promptly and effectively. Many practices struggle to allocate time and resources to tackle denials due to other pressing tasks. The complexity and frequency of denials can make them a frustrating and overwhelming aspect of managing a practice's revenue cycle.

This webinar by industry expert, Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPPM, CPMA, CPC-I, COSC provides a comprehensive approach to denial management, offering practical strategies to ensure your practice doesn't lose revenue due to unresolved or incorrectly processed claims. By implementing a structured denial management process, including tracking, reviewing, and appealing denials when appropriate, you can transform what seems like a burden into an integral part of your revenue cycle. The session will provide actionable insights on how to better utilize your practice management system, automate processes, and delegate responsibilities among your staff to ensure every denial is addressed efficiently.

Webinar Highlights

• Learn how to read and utilize Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
• Use insurance carriers' forms and processes for reconsiderations and appeals
• Track denials to stay ahead of policy changes and prevent future denials
• Assign specific denial management tasks to qualified staff members
• Implement a process to ensure all valid claims are paid, reducing lost revenue

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Session 4 - 2025 CPT Updates for Pain Management

Pre-recorded | Duration: 60 Mins | Speaker: Toni Elhoms

It's time to gear up for the annual CPT coding update season! Pain Management coding and billing rules can be confusing and tedious to understand. Pain management specialists play a major role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions. Accurate coding and billing practices are crucial to ensure your organization secures appropriate reimbursement and stays compliant with healthcare regulations. This webinar by industry expert Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CEMA, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer will take a deeper dive into the 2025 pain management coding and billing updates, discuss the proper application of the 2025 code set for pain management, clinical documentation requirements for pain management services, and common pain management clinical documentation scenarios to code and bill for to gain real-world insights and context for the pain management billing and coding rules.

Webinar Highlights

• Discuss the key 2025 pain management billing and coding updates
• Outline the 2025 pain management specific clinical documentation requirements
• Discuss common challenges with pain management billing and coding in 2025
• Identify solutions to common challenges for pain management billing and coding
• Share best practice tips for pain management billing and coding in 2025

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Session 5 - Physical & Occupational Therapy Coding: 2025 Updates and Guidelines!

Pre-recorded | Duration: 60 Mins | Speaker: Lynn M. Anderanin

Join Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CPPM, COSC, for an in-depth review of the pivotal updates in the 2025 CMS Fee Schedule Final Rule affecting physical and occupational therapy services. This session will explore the revised annual therapy thresholds, the AMA Relative Value Unit (RVU) Committee's ongoing review of therapy codes to address potential misvaluation and important considerations for varying insurance policies on therapy service times. Additionally, attendees will gain critical insights into the updated supervision requirements for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs), with specific guidance for therapists operating in private practice settings.

Webinar Highlights

• New Updates to the rules around certification
• Knowing when the modifier KX is necessary
• Avoid denials due to changes
• Confirm the different methods of counting time
• New supervision rules Assistants
• Areas in which discussion was had, but no change was made for 2025

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Who Should Attend

• Physicians
• Advanced Nurses
• Administrators
• Directors
• Physician’s Assistant
• Compliance Professionals
• Managers and Administrators
• Case Managers
• Collection and Reimbursement Staff
• Claims Processors
• Medical Coding Specialists
• Medical Billing Specialists
• Medical Auditing Specialists
• Private Practice Physicians
• Managed Care Professionals
• Operations Leadership
• Office Managers 
• Chief Medical Officer