Is Your Radiology Revenue at Risk? Avoid These Documentation Pitfalls

Presented by Jennifer Bash

Recorded on Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Webinar Level: Intermediate 

This program is valid for 1 CHBME credit.

Description:
Because of high volumes in radiology, one bad habit or omission in documentation can have a big impact. Missing, incomplete, or nonspecific documentation can significantly reduce a practice's revenue. Certain exams and modalities have more specific requirements that must be included in reports. Other exams may require more thorough documentation for coverage. This session will explain the basics and best practices of radiology documentation, with special attention to the most commonly missed documentation requirements across radiology practices.

Webinar Objectives:
Course participants will be able to:

• Understand basic documentation requirements in a radiology report
• Identify radiology exams at risk for reduced reimbursement due to documentation
• Identify most common radiology exams at risk for non coverage due to medical necessity

Speaker Bio:
Jennifer Bash has been employed by ADVOCATE RCM since 2002. As Director of Coding Education, her primary focus is educating physicians and coders on radiology coding and documentation issues. In addition, she has been a regular national speaker on radiology and interventional radiology coding and documentation guidelines. Jennifer is a member of the RBMA, AAPC and AHIMA and serves on the RBMA Virtual Education committee as well as the Radiology Coding Certification Board Examination Committee. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management & Systems from The Ohio State University.