MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Ms. Suzanne Butch, MA, MLS(ASCP)SBB, CM, Administrative Manager - Blood Bank, University of Michigan Hospitals
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. The AABB Billing Guide for Transfusion and Cellular Therapies offers clear and concise explanations. In this program, attendees will be walked through the latest version of this guide. New coding and billing rules for blood products and related services will be explained. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about transfusion medicine billing issues.
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Determine helpful ways to keep up with constantly evolving coding and reimbursement changes.
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Discuss transfusion services billing and reimbursement issues affecting hospitals today.
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Review new coding and billing rules, Medicare guidelines and instructions related to transfusion medicine services.
CE Category | CE Value |
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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.