Coding and Reimbursement Update, 2004 Perspectives: Part II
Program Code: 215-A
Sunday, October 24, 2004
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

SPEAKERS
William B. Lockwood, PhD, MD, University of Louisville Hospital
John Carlsen, MHA, Covance Market Access Services Inc.
Suzanne Butch, MA, MLS(ASCP)SBB, CM, University of Michigan Hospitals
Tom Snyder, MA, Parexel

DESCRIPTION
This session is Part II of a two-part morning educational event featuring Coding and Reimbursement Updates for 2004. Understanding the "language" of reimbursement may be difficult, but it is essential for cost-effective management of the blood bank. The session begins with a presentation of practical advice on how to approach government and managed care entities to achieve positive reimbursement outcomes. A roundtable question-and-answer session follows, during which the audience can have their coding and reimbursement questions answered by experts.

OBJECTIVES

• Describe correct coding requirements for transfusion medicine services
• Identify unique provider billing issues for blood products
• Explain how to approach your Fiscal Intermediary about reimbursement issues in transfusion medicine
• Communicate effectively with managed care organizations about billing and reimbursement for transfusion medicine services
• Answer commonly asked questions regarding coding and billing for transfusion services

AUDIENCE
Physicians, Technologists, Managers/Supervisors, CEOs/CFOs

PROGRAM LEVEL
Advanced