Correct selection and coding of CPT® codes is critical for accurate reimbursement for evaluation and therapy services performed by speech-language pathologists (SLPs). This course is designed to provide SLPs with an understanding of the most commonly billed CPT® codes for speech-language pathology services. You will learn the difference between time-based (timed) and service-based (untimed) codes and when to use multiple CPT® codes and modifiers.
Correct selection and coding of CPT® codes is critical for accurate reimbursement for evaluation and therapy services performed by speech-language pathologists (SLPs). This course is designed to provide SLPs with an understanding of the most commonly billed CPT® codes for speech-language pathology services. You will learn the difference between time-based (timed) and service-based (untimed) codes and when to use multiple CPT® codes and modifiers.
Outline:
Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS)
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
National and Local Coverage Determinations
Section 4: CPT® Coding for Speech-Language Pathologists
Programs and Policies Impacting Payment
Cognitive-Communication Services
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Services
Communication Technology-Based Services
References
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a large contract therapy company, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Disclosure: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
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