CPT Coding: Basic Principles and Practice

Speaker: Peter Hollmann, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island This session will help the attendee become aware of some potential coding options that are especially relevant to geriatricians. Specific topics that will be addressed include: how coding relates to compliance programs and documentation guidelines, understanding physician and member appeal rights (knowing when to appeal a claims denial, what is a provider appeal vs. a beneficiary appeal) and the role of the Carrier Medical Director.