2023 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update (On-Demand)

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Video Summary

The video is about auditing best practices in the field of healthcare. It emphasizes the importance of conducting audits, both internally and externally, in order to be prepared for payer audits and requests for medical records. The speaker highlights the significance of having a compliance plan in place and ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to meet compliance requirements. The video covers topics such as GI-specific benchmarking, internal audit processes, types of payer audits, and how to respond to those audits. It also discusses the importance of documentation and coding accuracy, as well as the need for ongoing training and education for healthcare providers. The speaker provides guidance on how to develop a compliance plan, conduct internal audits, and respond to different types of audits. The video emphasizes the importance of communication, staying up to date on CMS policies and local Medicare contractors, and being aware of potential audit areas. It concludes by urging healthcare providers to contest audit results if they believe they are correct. No credits are given in the video.

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Kristin Vaughn, CPC, QMC, QMGC, CPMA, ICDCT-CM

Keywords

auditing best practices

healthcare

payer audits

compliance plan

documentation and coding accuracy

internal audits