Overview:

Pathology services are fundamental to the diagnosis and clinical management of numerous medical conditions. Ensuring precise coding and billing practices is essential for securing appropriate reimbursement while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare regulations. From a billing and coding standpoint, pathology services are organized into four primary categories: Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Molecular Pathology, and Anatomic Pathology Consultations.

In this session, industry expert Toni Elhoms, CCS, CRC, CPC, AHIMA-Approved ICD10-CM/PCS Trainer, will provide an in-depth exploration of the most recent pathology coding and billing updates. Participants will gain crucial insights into the proper application of the 2024 code set for pathology services. The webinar will also examine clinical documentation requirements, analyze common coding scenarios, and present real-world case studies to deepen understanding of pathology billing and coding regulations.

Webinar Objectives

This session aims to equip healthcare providers and medical coding professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately code and bill for pathology services in 2024. Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of current coding updates across surgical pathology, cytopathology, molecular pathology, and anatomic pathology consultations. Attendees will learn to address common challenges, implement effective practices, and ensure adherence to clinical documentation standards. Through this mastery, participants will enhance reimbursement accuracy, support quality initiatives, and contribute to advancements in patient care and medical research.

Webinar Agenda

• Review major pathology billing and coding updates for 2024

• Reference essential clinical documentation requirements for pathology services

• Understand common challenges in pathology billing and coding

• Identify solutions to frequent pathology billing and coding obstacles

• Recall best practice recommendations for pathology billing and coding compliance

Webinar Highlights

• Examination of key 2024 pathology billing and coding updates

• Analysis of 2024 surgical pathology coding changes

• Overview of 2024 cytopathology coding modifications

• Review of 2024 molecular pathology coding updates

• Discussion of 2024 anatomic pathology coding revisions

• Outline of pathology-specific clinical documentation requirements

• Identification of common pathology billing and coding challenges

• Solutions for addressing frequent coding and billing issues

• Best practice recommendations for pathology billing and coding efficiency

Who Should Attend

• Medical Coding Specialists

• Medical Billing Specialists

• Medical Auditing Specialists

• Private Practice Physicians

• Managed Care Professionals

• Operations Leadership

• Practice Administrators

• Office Managers

• Compliance Officers/Committees

• Chief Medical Officer

• Revenue Cycle Management Staff

• Pathology Department Personnel