2023 Gastroenterology Reimbursement and Coding Update (Virtual)

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video discusses auditing best practices and emphasizes the importance of auditing in ensuring compliance. It highlights the need for organizations to have a compliance plan and to be prepared for audits from payers. The video covers topics such as GI-specific benchmarking, internal audit processes, and responding to different types of audits. It emphasizes the importance of accurate coding and documentation, and provides guidance on how to avoid common errors that can lead to audits. The video also discusses various types of audits, including those conducted by the Office of Inspector General, recovery audit contractors, and individual payer reviews. It advises on how to respond to audits, including the need to take them seriously and provide all requested information. The video recommends consulting with a healthcare attorney and not accepting audit findings at face value. It concludes by urging organizations to contest audit results if they believe they are correct. (Note: No credits are mentioned in the video transcript.)

Asset Subtitle

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

Keywords

auditing best practices

compliance plan

payer audits

accurate coding

types of audits

responding to audits