Inpatient Neonatal And Pediatric Critical Care
Description
In this course, coders will delve into the intricate world of critical care services for neonatal and pediatric patients. Gain a deep understanding of the precise definitions, documentation requirements, and accurate code assignments for critically ill or injured patients aged from birth to 5 years old. Explore topics such as shared visit services, reporting scenarios, and the organizational impact of neonatal and pediatric critical care units staffed with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) under MD oversight.
Included Lessons:
- What Is Inpatient Neonatal And Pediatric Critical Care Services
- Definitions
- CPT Codes Reported
- Reporting Scenarios
- Shared Visit Services
- Documentation And Billing Guidelines
- Pediatric/Neonatal Services Include (But Are Not Limited To)
- Pediatric/Neonatal Services Not Included (And Are Separately Billable)
- Organizational Impact
CEUs available for the following credentials:
AAPC
COC, CPC, CPC-P, CDEO, CEMC, CFPC, CPB, CPCO, CPEDC, CPMA, CPPM
AHIMA
CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS
Key Takeaways
- Understanding of Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care: Students will have a solid grasp of what constitutes inpatient neonatal and pediatric critical care services, including age criteria and code differentiations.
- Accurate Code Assignment: Participants will be able to accurately assign CPT codes for neonatal and pediatric critical care services, distinguishing them from other related codes.
- Documentation Proficiency: Coders will learn how to properly document critical care services, ensuring that medical necessity is clearly demonstrated, especially regarding vital organ system failure.
- Shared Visit Services: Students will understand the nuances of shared visit services and when they can be appropriately billed, including scenarios involving Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and physicians in the same medical specialty/group.
- Billing Guidelines: Coders will be well-versed in billing guidelines specific to neonatal and pediatric critical care, such as the limitation of one provider billing per calendar day and the appropriate use of time-based critical care codes.
- Knowledge of Procedures: Participants will learn about the various procedures and services associated with neonatal and pediatric critical care, including vascular access, airway management, monitoring, and more.
- Differentiating Billable Services: Coders will be able to differentiate between services that are included in the critical care codes and those that are separately billable, such as chest tube placement or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Organizational Impact: Students will understand the organizational impact of neonatal and pediatric critical care units, particularly in relation to the role of APPs with MD oversight and the implications for compliant billing and reimbursement.
Benefits of Taking this Course
- Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Knowledge
- Strong Documentation Skills
- Expertise in Critical Care Procedures
- Awareness of Organizational Impact
- Increased Coding Confidence
FAQs
What is the age range for neonatal and pediatric critical care services?
How does the course address the organizational impact of neonatal and pediatric critical care units with APPs and MD oversight?
The course provides insights into compliant billing practices and the collaboration between APPs and physicians in these units.
Why would it be important for medical coders to take this course?
Medical coders should take this course to gain specialized knowledge, ensure accurate coding, and comply with regulations in neonatal and pediatric critical care, enhancing career prospects and patient care.
About our Medical Coding Courses
Disclaimer: This course is not available for individual sale. Purchase the Profee/E&M Training Plan below and get access to 37 total courses.
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