Co-Surgeon and Assistant: What's the difference?

$149

Co-Surgeon and Assistant: What's the difference?

Vascular

Total Runtime: 60 minutes

There are distinct and important differences between co-surgeon and assistant surgeon, both from a coding and a reimbursement perspective. Confusion regarding these roles and resultant improper billing has been noted by Medicare and led to a report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommending payor scrutiny of their use. This webinar provides a detailed explanation of payor rules and documentation imperatives, as well as clinical scenarios in vascular surgery.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the difference between co-surgery and assistant surgery.
  
• List the key documentation necessities.
• Understand the reimbursement differences of co vs assistant surgeon.

Agenda:

• Payor Rules: Medicare
• Payor Rules: Private payers
• Reimbursement for co vs assistant surgeon
• Does every open or endovascular procedure allow co-surgeon or assistant surgeon?
• How do you document “no qualified resident available” and who qualifies as a replacement?
• Documentation imperatives
  • For co-surgeon
  • For assistant surgeon
  • When are two notes needed?
• Clinical scenarios

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