AUA Coding Seminar Webcast (2016): Understanding Modifiers

Value, and New Modifiers

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this Webcast, participants should be able to:

  • List the changes to the Medicare Program
  • Cite changes to CPT and ICD-10-CM codes
  • Code complex urological issues and multiple procedures
  • Determine coding for the appropriate level of evaluation and management services
  • Formulate practical applications of the coding information presented and put to use in the everyday practice
  • Discuss the relationship between encounter documentation and code selection
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Non-Physician Participation
Course opens: 
03/19/2016
Course expires: 
03/19/2019
Rating: 
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NameCompanyRoleFinancial
Jonathan Rubenstein, M.D.ActavisMeeting Participant or Lecturer  Yes
Edna Maldonado, CPCNothing to Disclose  
Susan Crews, CPCNothing to Disclose  

Accreditation: The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Credit Designation: The American Urological Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
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Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Non-Physician Participation
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In order to be awarded credit and a certificate learners must:

  1. Must complete all the required course objects
  2. Must receive a 80% on the post test