The U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG), the government’s watchdog agency for fraud and abuse, has recently begun investigating improper billing for trauma team activations. What do trauma program leaders need to know about these investigations — and how can they make sure they are fully compliant with CMS payment rules for trauma care?
This new webinar with trauma center management expert Angie Chisolm takes a close look at the investigations and what they mean for trauma center leadership teams. She shares what she knows about the OIG audits, breaks down the key issues, and provides targeted recommendations for audit-proofing your trauma activation and trauma billing processes.
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On-Demand Replay: OIG Trauma Payment Audits — What to Know and How to Prepare
PPT Presentation: OIG Trauma Payment Audits – What to Know and How to Prepare
During this one-hour webinar, Angie Chisolm covers:
- 4 issues that OIG investigators are targeting
- Basic trauma center revenue and billing codes
- Trauma team upgrades and downgrades (full explanation with multiple examples)
- 3 questions to ask when auditing trauma upgrades
- A close look at “prehospital notification” in trauma activation
- How to use UB 68x correctly
- The role of trauma PI in managing the challenge of payment compliance
This webinar is designed for trauma program managers, trauma medical directors, PI coordinators, hospital revenue cycle directors, hospital compliance professionals and anyone who has a stake in maintaining a compliant and financially sustainable trauma program.
