Virtual Didactic - Billing 101 presented by Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD-Billing 101 Led by Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Monica Verduzco Gutierrez discusses the basics of billing and coding for healthcare providers. She emphasizes the importance of proper documentation and reviews the criteria for billing at different levels of service. Dr. Gutierrez provides examples of how billing codes are used and how they correspond to the complexity of medical decision-making. She also explains how to accurately document review of systems, organ systems, and past family and social history. Dr. Gutierrez addresses the potential financial impact of proper documentation and the differences in reimbursement rates based on different insurance payers. She also highlights recent changes in the rules for billing based on time and medical decision-making. Dr. Gutierrez concludes by discussing the implications of adequate documentation for legal liability and patient care. The lecture provides healthcare providers with practical tips and guidelines for accurate billing and coding practices.

Keywords

billing and coding

healthcare providers

proper documentation

levels of service

billing codes

medical decision-making

review of systems

reimbursement rates

insurance payers