Concerned about leaving money on the table? This one-hour session will expound upon the role of the chargemaster (CDM) and its relationship to charge capture compliance, define common reimbursement methodologies in the facility setting, set the stage for charge capture audits—what they should ultimately entail, how they can be effectively utilized to prevent revenue leakage, who should be involved, why they are necessary—and much more.
In addition, attendees will learn how to implement a team approach in the process, as well as become familiar with pertinent issues to ensure compliant charge capture across a sampling of hospital ancillary departments.
Tips, templates, online resources and many other key takeaways will be shared so that attendees can be better equipped to leverage the information provided in this webinar for success.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the role of the chargemaster (CDM) in charge capture compliance
- Identify charge capture strategies for typical outpatient facility services
- Recognize common reimbursement methodologies
- Navigate common revenue integrity tools and system resources
- Locate relevant information online
- Speak to the roles of pertinent staff in the process
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Take away tips for maintaining the CDM and for promoting compliance in the facility setting
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Highlights of the Chargemaster (CDM) and Its Relationship to Charge Capture
- Synopsis of Charge Capture Strategies for Common Ancillary Services
- Overview of Common Reimbursement Methodologies
- Summary of Common Tools and Resources
- Links to Relevant Online Detail
- Review of Key Players and Importance of a Team Approach
- Recap of Tips for Promoting Charge Capture Compliance in the Facility Setting
- Live Q&A Session
Suggested Attendees:
- PFS/Revenue Cycle
- CDM
- Reimbursement
- Revenue Integrity
- HIM/Coding
- Finance
- Compliance
- Internal auditors and charge capture auditors
- Patient access and registration teams
- Department managers and directors (ancillary services, radiology, lab, therapy, pharmacy)
- Case management and utilization review staff
- Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists
- Hospital operations leadership
- Consultants and advisors working with hospitals on revenue integrity
- IT and EHR/charging system analysts who support CDM and charge capture
- Educators and trainers in revenue cycle or compliance
Presenter Biography:
Sarah L. Goodman, MBA, CHCAF, COC, CHRI, CCP, FCS, is president/CEO and principal consultant for SLG, Inc., in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a nationally known speaker and author on the chargemaster, outpatient facility coding, and billing compliance, and has more than 35 years’ experience in the healthcare industry. Ms. Goodman has been actively involved in and held leadership roles in a number of professional organizations on the local, state, and national levels.
