Navigating the 2024 Pathology Billing and Coding Updates
Jul 17, 2024
60 Mins
Toni Elhoms
Pathology services play a major role in the diagnosis and management of many common medical conditions. Adhering to accurate coding and billing practices is crucial to secure rightful reimbursement for your organization while upholding compliance with healthcare regulatory standards. Pathology services from a billing and coding perspective fall into 4 main categories: Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Molecular Pathology, and Anatomic Pathology Consultations.
This session by industry expert Toni Elhoms, CCS, CRC, CPC, AHIMA-Approved ICD10-CM/PCS Trainer will delve deeper into the latest pathology coding and billing updates, providing insights into the proper utilization of the 2024 code set for pathology services. Toni will also examine the clinical documentation prerequisites for pathology services, exploring common scenarios to code and bill for, offering real-world perspectives to enhance understanding of pathology billing and coding regulations.
To empower healthcare providers and medical coders with the essential knowledge and skills to accurately code and bill for pathology services in 2024. This session will provide a detailed understanding of the latest updates in pathology coding, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, molecular pathology, and anatomic pathology consultations. Attendees will learn to navigate common challenges, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with clinical documentation requirements. By mastering these aspects, participants will enhance their ability to secure appropriate reimbursements, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the advancement of medical research and patient care.
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.
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