Billing and Coding - Simplified

Billing & Coding Confusion: The Top 10 Most Confusing Concepts Simplified

Audiology and hearing aid services billing and coding can be confusing. When was the last time you reviewed your billing and coding practices. Billing is so important to the overall health of the practice. This workshop highlights the top ten most common confusing billing concepts in audiology and hearing aid service billing and coding. Participants will learn about the code requirements and what drives who can bill for services. Understanding the billing and who can bill for the services will in turn maximize revenue and resources. This workshop will also cover the use of the AB modifier. In addition, we will review the appropriate use of Medicare’s Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) and waivers from a compliance standpoint.

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Navigate the Audiology & Hearing Aid Services landscape: Gain a solid understanding of basic Audiology coding and billing rules.

2. Demystify common billing myths in Audiology and Hearing Aid Services: Familiarize yourself with frequently performed Audiology procedures and hearing aid services, including who can perform and bill for the services rendered.

3. Determine the appropriate use of the AB modifier.

4. Implement compliant waivers.

5. Facilitate proper use of an ABN.

6. Optimize billing and coding to improve revenue.