Event Description:

This course will review how Medicare reimburses for many screening services for cardiovascular disease. There are lab tests, counseling services for tobacco use and intensive behavior therapy for cardiovascular disease and obesity. Learn the Medicare rules and regulations concerning these services including coverage requirements, frequency and appropriate providers. Links will be provided to Medicare resources in addition to responding to questions.

Speaker:

Ellen Berra, Wisconsin Physician Services (IA MAC):

Ellen Berra, CPC, has over 35 wonderful years working in the Medicare Program. Ellen has been in most of the Medicare departments over the years. Customer Service and Education have been her focus. She co-chairs two Provider Outreach & Education Advisory Groups (POE AG) who provide suggestions, feedback, support, and dissemination for our educational activities. Ellen is part of several MAC collaboration groups. Ellen passed her Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. Looking at things from a different perspective was eye opening.

Audience:

Practice or clinic managers, billers, coders, insurance specialists, audit specialist, revenue cycle coordinators, documentation specialist, lifestyle coaches, chronic care coordinators, diabetes program coordinators, care coordinators, patient navigators, population health coordinators, registered dietitians, education coordinators, clinicians, and nurses.

*After the event, you can request presentation slides and other resources by emailing QIConnect@telligen.com.