Session Information
AABB Audioconference Series 2008
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Coding and Reimbursement
Track
:
GENERAL
Program Code:
084573
Date:
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Theresa Wiegmann, JD, Director, Public Policy, AABB
MODERATOR
(S):
Caryl Auslander, BA, Public Policy Specialist, AABB
Theresa Wiegmann, JD, Director, Public Policy, AABB
SPEAKER
:
William B. Lockwood, PhD, MD, Director, Transfusion Services & Tissue/Bone Bank, University of Louisville Hospital
Description
Payment for blood and related services is subject to a complex array of difficult-to understand coding and billing policies, but the AABB Billing Guide for Transfusion and Cellular Therapies offers clear and concise explanations. In this session, attendees will be walked through the latest version of this Guide. New coding and billing rules for blood products, hematopoietic stem cells and related services will be explained. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about transfusion medicine billing issues.
- Discuss transfusion services and cellular therapy billing and reimbursement issues affecting hospitals today.
- Learn helpful ways to keep up with constantly evolving coding and reimbursement changes.
- Understand new coding and billing rules, Medicare guidelines and instructions related to transfusion medicine services.
| CE Category | CE Value |
|---|---|
| California Clinical Laboratory Personnel | 1.5 |
| California Nurse | 1.8 |
| Florida Laboratory Personnel | 1.8 |
| General Attendee | 1.5 |
| Physician | 1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.
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