Advanced Practice Providers

AAPC

COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CCC, CCPC, CCVTC, CDEI, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CENTC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, CIMC, COBGC, COPC, COSC, CPB, CPCD, CPCO, CPEDC, CPMA, CPMS, CPPM, CPRC, CRC, CRHC, CSFAC, CUC

AHIMA

CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS

Coding for APPs can differ from physicians in aspects such as "incident-to" billing, usage of specific modifiers, and adherence to various payer policies regarding APP services. Understanding the nuances, such as which services can be directly billed by APPs and which need to be billed under a supervising physician, is crucial to accurate and compliant coding.

Common challenges in APP coding may include accurately applying modifiers, navigating "incident-to" billing, and ensuring all documentation supports the billed services. The course provides in-depth insights into these challenges through practical examples, case studies, and offers strategies to effectively navigate through them, ensuring compliant and optimized billing.

Yes, the course will tackle current coding guidelines and provide strategies for staying updated with future changes in coding and billing related to APPs. Continuous adaptation to evolving guidelines and policies is crucial in maintaining accurate and compliant coding practices, and the course will offer tools and resources to aid in this ongoing learning process.