HCCIntelligence™ Webinar Recording: 2021 Coding: Impacts for Home-Based Providers and Practices

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The webinar titled "2021 Coding Impact for Home-Based Providers and Practices" discussed coding changes and opportunities for home-based providers. Some key points include:<br /><br />- The webinar discussed the changes in documentation and coding guidelines for the office setting, but clarified that these changes do not apply to home-based providers who use home and domiciliary CPT codes.<br />- The webinar also addressed the potential pay cut for house call providers due to reimbursement changes. However, it was mentioned that the pay reduction is not as significant as initially feared, with an average reduction of 2%.<br />- The presenters highlighted opportunities for providers to increase reimbursement, such as transitional care management (TCM) services, which can be billed in addition to home and domiciliary visits.<br />- Other opportunities mentioned include billing for cognitive assessment and care planning for patients with dementia, annual wellness visits, and chronic care management (CCM) services.<br />- The presenters also discussed the growing use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) and provided information on how these services can be billable and reimbursed.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar provided insights and strategies for home-based providers to mitigate potential revenue losses and maximize reimbursement through various coding opportunities.

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remote patient monitoring

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