The operative report remains the first line of defense for the coding and reimbursement of a procedure or surgery. The best defense is a strong offense, so comprehensive operative report documentation can make the difference between an organization receiving timely payment or fighting with insurance companies for reimbursement they may or may not receive due to documentation deficiencies. Every operative report must include the following components: heading, history/indications for surgery, body of the report, and findings and follow-up required for the patient. In this webinar, we will take a deep dive into the intricacies of the operative report documentation, important strategies for successfully dissecting the operative report, applicable billing and coding rules, auditing protocols, and review practical examples.
Toni Elhoms is an internationally known speaker and recognized subject matter expert on medical coding, reimbursement, compliance, and revenue cycle management. She is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Coding Experts, LLC (ACE). She holds multiple credentials with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Ms. Elhoms’ expertise extends to both inpatient and outpatient coding, compliance, billing, and reimbursement. Ms. Elhoms serves as ACE’s Senior Consultant and conducts training and educational seminars across the country on a variety of topics including, but…