Package Description

Coding for Orthopedic Services in FQHCs and RHCs 

Agenda

• Once attendees have completed this portion of the program, they will be able to:
• Understand how E&M guidelines impact Orthopedic code selection
• Realize how to report common procedures such as injections (joint, trigger point, etc.), wound repair, fracture care, and imaging services
• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes for orthopedic services with confidence.
• Locate and apply the Official ICD-10-CM Reporting Guidelines to ICD-10-CM code assignment.
• Understand the importance of laterality in terms of clinical documentation and diagnostic code selection.
• Recognize the most common ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS II codes impacting orthopedics.
• Understand when CPT/HCPCS II modifiers should be applied, and which modifiers may impact payment.
• Understand the global surgical package concepts in RHCs and FQHCs, specifically section 40.4 of Chapter 13 of the Medicare Benefits Policy Manual