2024 AUGS Coding Webinar Series Part I: New 2024 Urogynecologic CPT Codes and HCPCS Codes - Best Practices for Accurate Reimbursement-New 2024 Urogynecologic CPT Codes and HCPCS Codes - Best Practices for Accurate Reimbursement

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The webinar discussed new 2024 Urogynecologic CPT codes and HCPCS codes and provided insights on best practices for accurate reimbursement. The speaker, Mr. Mark Painter, covered various topics, including changes in Medicare conversion factor for 2024, telehealth coverage and documentation requirements, the G2211 code and its eligibility criteria, the Community Health Integration and Principal Illness Navigation program, and updates on CPT codes for urogynecologic procedures. He also addressed questions from attendees. Some key takeaways from the webinar are:<br /><br />1. Medicare has made changes to the conversion factor for 2024, and there may be further adjustments depending on congressional decisions.<br />2. Telehealth services are covered through the end of 2024, and there have been changes in coding and documentation requirements for telehealth visits.<br />3. The G2211 code can be used to bill for visit complexity inherent to E&M codes, but there are eligibility criteria based on the patient-physician relationship.<br />4. The Community Health Integration and Principal Illness Navigation program offers opportunities for urogynecology and is focused on addressing social determinants of health barriers.<br />5. New CPT codes have been introduced for urogynecologic procedures, including codes for sacral neuromodulation and remote multi-day uroflow measurements.<br />6. Category 3 codes should be used when a specific code exists, and proper documentation and understanding of coverage and reimbursement policies is important when using these codes.<br />7. Private payers may have different coverage and reimbursement policies for new codes, so it is important to verify with each payer.<br />8. The webinar also addressed specific questions related to codes for pelvic exams, post-op visits, bladder scans, and the use of modifiers.

Keywords

2024 Urogynecologic CPT codes

HCPCS codes

accurate reimbursement

Medicare conversion factor

telehealth coverage

G2211 code

eligibility criteria

urogynecologic procedures

social determinants of health

Category 3 codes