Coding for Medical Necessity Webinar
Medicare and private payers all recognize medical necessity as a deciding factor for claims payment and it is important that all practices know the rules. We will discuss:
- Applying the rules to your patient encounters
- Medical decision making and medical necessity
- Importance of diagnosis coding
- Coverage determination policies
- Using an electronic health record (EHR)
- How to respond to requests for records
- How to appeal if you disagree with decisions from outside reviewers