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Special Lecture | NAEC-AES Joint Session: Coding and Reimbursement Policies of Interest to Epileptologists and Epilepsy Centers

Saturday, December 4, 2021
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OVERVIEW:

This session covers major procedural services provided by epileptologists, including a review of the long-term EEG/VEEG monitoring CPT Codes that took effect on January 1, 2020.  

The speakers address: 

  1. Implementation issues and frequently asked questions related to the structure and utilization of the new codes 
  2. Guidance to physicians on coding for evaluation and management services provided in the EMU and outpatient clinic 
  3. The proposed Medicare relative values and payment rates for 2022 and proposed policies for telehealth and other physician services included in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2022 

Learning Objectives:

Following participation in this activity, participants will be able to: 

  • Review the coding structure and appropriate utilization of the new long-term EEG/VEEG monitoring codes and other neurophysiology codes and their impact on epilepsy care   
  • Recognize how best to code for evaluation and management services for hospital inpatients and outpatient clinic patients  
  • Identify Medicare payment and other policies related to telehealth and other physician services included in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Hospital for 2022 

Program:

Introduction | Nathan B. Fountain, MD, FAES 

Structure and Utilization of EEG/VEEG and Other Neurophysiology Codes | Nathan B. Fountain, MD, FAES and Gregory L. Barkley, MD  

Guidance on Optimizing Coding for Evaluation and Management Services in the EMU and Outpatient Clinic | Marc R. Nuwer, MD, FAES  

Update on Medicare Payment Rates and Policies Related to Physician Services and Telehealth Services for 2022 | Susan T. Herman, MD 

Panel Discussion | All Faculty 

Education Credit:

2.0 CME

Activity Type
Special Lecture
Credit
CME
Format
In person
On-demand
Career Stage
Early Career (typically 0-5 years from completion of training)
Mid-Career (typically 6-15 years from completion of training)
Senior (typically >15 years from completion of training)
Audience
Clinicians
Advanced Practice Providers
Fellows/Trainees
Technicians
Demographic
Clinical
First-time Attendees
Young Professionals