Coding, Measuring, Claims Processing, and More ... - Wounds

7/12/2011Objectives of Today’s Program To briefly review the 2011 coding, payment, and coveragechanges affecting Medicare reimbursement for surgical andmedical debridement To understand why some surgical and medical debridementclaims were denied during the first quarter even though the newand revised codes were properly used To discuss how ―size‖ should be calculated for coding purposes3© 2011 Healthpoint Biotherapeutics HS1092-0511DisclaimerInformation on reimbursement in the U.S. is provided as a courtesy. Due to therapidly changing nature of the law and Medicare payment policy,and reliance on information provided by outside sources, the informationprovided herein does not constitute a guarantee or warranty thatreimbursement will be received or that the codes identified herein are or willremain applicable.This information is provided “AS IS” and without any other warranty orguarantee, expressed or implied, as to completeness or accuracy, or otherwise.This information has been compiled based on data gathered from manyprimary and secondary sources, including the American Medical Association,and certain Medicare contractors.4© 2011 Healthpoint Biotherapeutics HS1092-05112