August 2023
Webinar on Coding for Morbid and Severe Obesity
Join us for a webinar on coding for morbid and severe obesity. We will offer it two times:
- Aug. 18, 2023, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. CDT. Register here.
- Sept. 15, 2023, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. CDT. Register here.
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The webinar is free to providers and coding professionals. Members of our Coding Compliance team will present coding information from the Official ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines, American Hospital Association Coding Clinic and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The webinar includes information on:
- Obesity classification levels based on body mass index
- ICD-10-CM guidelines and case studies
- Closing gaps in care for patients
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The material presented here and in the webinar is for informational/educational purposes only, is not intended to be medical advice or a definitive source for coding claims and is not a substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician or other health care provider. Health care providers are encouraged to exercise their own independent medical judgment based upon their evaluation of their patients’ conditions and all available information, and to submit claims using the most appropriate code(s) based upon the medical record documentation, coding guidelines and reference materials. References to other third-party sources or organizations are not a representation, warranty or endorsement of such resources or organizations. The fact that a service or treatment is described in this material, is not a guarantee that the service or treatment is a covered benefit and members should refer to their certificate of coverage for more details, including benefits, limitations and exclusions. Regardless of benefits, the final decision about any service or treatment is between the member and their health care provider.