Navigating the 2022 OPPS Final Rule Changes

Each year the OPPS Final Rule changes are published, and healthcare professionals are tasked with navigating the myriad of complex changes. The 2022 OPPS Final Rule Changes include changes to the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) conversion factor, RVU updates, new Category III codes for Telehealth, new HCPCS codes for synthetic graft skin substitute products, changes to split/shared services guidelines, updates for evaluation and management services, updates for Physician Assistant billing to Medicare, updates regarding appropriate use criteria for diagnostic imaging, and so much more. The 2022 OPPS Final Rule also include significant updates to critical care coding and reporting. This webinar will drill down into these updates extensively and provide you with tangible information that can be put into action immediately.

Webinar Objectives

Outline the most important 2022 OPPS updates
Identify PFS conversion factor changes
Discuss the financial impact of the 2022 OPPS updates
Review evaluation and management (E/M) changes
Review National Coverage Determination updates
Discuss changes to patient cost-sharing for Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Discuss Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) updates for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
Discuss strategies for educating key stakeholders on these updates
Identify next steps for your organization to successfully navigate the 2022 OPPS updates

Webinar Agenda

Review the most important 2022 OPPS updates
Outline National Coverage Determination updates
Review evaluation and management (E/M) changes
Review changes to patient cost-sharing for Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Review the financial impact of the 2022 OPPS updates
Discuss strategies for educating key stakeholders on these updates

Webinar Highlights

Understand the key 2022 OPPS updates
Recall strategies for educating key stakeholders on these updates
Recognize evaluation and management (E/M) changes
Understand new Medicare billing rules for Physician Assistant billing
Recognize Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) updates for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging
Recall the financial impact of the 2022 OPPS updates

Who Should Attend

Professional Fee Coders, Auditors, Billers, Educators, Consultants, Revenue Cycle Management Professionals, Coding Management and Operational Leadership, Medical Providers of all specialties, Physician Advisers, Compliance Officers/Committees

Toni Elhoms

Toni Elhoms, CCS, CRC, CPC, AHIMA-Approved ICD10-CM/PCS Trainer is a nationally known speaker and recognized subject matter expert on medical coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle management. She is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Coding Experts, LLC. She holds multiple credentials with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). With over a decade of industry experience, she has led and supported hospital systems, universities, physician practices, payers, government agencies, and other entities on coding, billing, and compliance initiatives. She is a frequent contributor to various media outlets, speaker, and regular guest on industry podcasts. She created the Alpha Coding Podcast series to share her industry Pro-Tips. She also leads and mentors a network of revenue cycle management professionals across the country and serves as the President of the Orlando, FL AAPC Chapter.