In this course, you are provided with a comprehensive understanding of locum tenens and how it impacts medical coding and billing practices. Locum tenens play a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of healthcare services when regular physicians are absent or unavailable. This course will delve into the intricacies of locum tenens, including their roles, responsibilities, and documentation requirements.
Included Lessons:
What Is A Locum Tenens?
What You Should Know
Documentation Requirements
When Locum Tenens Should Be Utilized
Payment Under Fee-for-Time Compensation Arrangements
Organizational Impact
CEUs available for the following credentials:
AAPC
COC, CPC, CPC-P, CDEI, CDEO, CPB, CPMS, CPPM
AHIMA
CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS
Key Takeaways
Understanding Locum Tenens: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what locum tenens means in the healthcare context, including its definition and significance.
Documentation Mastery: Learn the essential documentation requirements for accurate medical coding and billing practices when dealing with locum tenens arrangements.
Timing Matters: Recognize the situations and scenarios where the use of locum tenens should be considered, ensuring the seamless delivery of healthcare services.
Payment Models: Explore the various payment models, particularly the fee-for-time compensation arrangements, and understand how they impact medical coding and reimbursement.
Organizational Impact: Understand how locum tenens arrangements affect healthcare organizations, including financial considerations, compliance, and risk management
Benefits of Taking this Course
Master Knowledge of Locum Tenens
Apply Real-World Coding Scenarios
Understand Locum Tenens Use and Impacts
Navigate Use of Locum Tenens
Accurately Document Locum Tenens Services
Ensure Compliance with Latest Guidelines
FAQs
What is locum tenens?
Locum tenens refers to temporary physician substitutes. Learning about locum tenens is essential for healthcare professionals to ensure proper coding and billing when regular physicians are absent, ensuring the continuity of care and financial stability of healthcare organizations.
Why should I learn about locum tenens?
Learning about locum tenens is essential because it allows you to navigate medical coding and billing effectively when regular physicians are temporarily absent, ensuring smooth healthcare operations.
What specific aspects of locum tenens will I learn in this course?
In this course, you will gain insights into locum tenens definitions, documentation requirements, utilization scenarios, payment arrangements, and its impact on healthcare organizations.
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