Chronic Respiratory Failure: Coding, Reimbursement and Compliance

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This webinar will visit the correct coding for Respiratory Failure and the clinical parameters required to support the diagnosis. An in-depth review of pathophysiology and diagnostic parameters used to support this complex diagnosis will be presented. Identifying the Acute, Chronic and Acute on Chronic criteria for diagnosis assignment will be covered. Adult and pediatric clinical parameters will be discussed. Acute respiratory failure is most often a symptom of a larger problem. When is it appropriate to code this as the Principal Diagnosis? We will discuss the difference between hypoxic versus hypercapnic respiratory failure and the laboratory data used to establish the diagnosis. Lastly there will be a discussion on when and how to query appropriately for this diagnosis.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system
• Identify the clinical parameters auditors look for to support or refute the diagnosis
• Learn the difference between Hypoxic and Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
• Learn how to quickly identify diagnostic criteria needed to support the diagnosis
• Gain an understanding of the treatments used for Acute Respiratory Failure
• Learn to distinguish between Acute, Chronic and Acute on Chronic Respiratory Failure
• Learn how to appropriately sequence respiratory failure
• Identify best practices for queries needed to make the diagnosis of Respiratory Failure

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Anatomy of the Respiratory System
• Physiology of the Respiratory System
• Pathophysiology of the Respiratory system
• CXR, Chest CT, CTA, ABG, VBG, VQ Scan Alphabet soup of diagnostic criteria
• Hypoxia versus hypercapnia
• Treatments to look for to support the diagnosis
• Acute, Chronic and Acute on Chronic Respiratory Failure what’s the difference?
• Acute Respiratory Failure Principal versus Secondary Diagnosis
• When and how to Query for Respiratory Failure
• Live Q&A Session

Suggested Attendees:

• Healthcare Executives and Administrators
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Inpatient Coders
• ED Coders
• Hospitalist Coders
• Intensivist Coders
• Billers
• Medical Officers
• Practice Managers
• Revenue Cycle Team
• Inpatient and Outpatient Hospitals

Presenter Biography:

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Additional Information:

After Registration: You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share with all participants at your location.

System Requirement:

• Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS
• Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly

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Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162
Email: care@skillacquire.com

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