Audiologists
are responsible for accurate reporting of diagnoses, procedures, devices, and
services they provide by selecting appropriate codes for claim submissions.
Accurate coding ensures that health care services and devices are properly documented,
minimizing claim denials and supporting effective reimbursement processes. This
course provides a comprehensive introduction to coding and billing and how to
navigate the complexities of accurate coding.
Learning
Outcomes
You will
be able to:
- Identify CPT and ICD-10 codes
used in the U.S. to report diagnosis and
procedures
- Follow the common rules
and guidelines for accurate coding and
billing
- Problem-solve common
coding and payment challenges that
audiologists face
- Identify accurate coding
and payment resources
Presenter
Information
Leisha
Eiten, AuD, CCC-A, received her MA in audiology from the University of Iowa and
her AuD from ATSU through the Arizona School of Health Sciences. Leisha
currently serves as the Director of Audiology Services at Boys Town National
Research Hospital. She is a member of ASHA’s Health Care Economics
Committee (HCEC) and is ASHA’s audiology advisor to the American
Medical Association’s Relative Value Update Committee - Health Care
Professionals Advisory Committee (AMA RUC-HCPAC).
Disclosures:
- Financial compensation from ASHA
for this presentation
- ASHA member
- Member of ASHA's HCEC
- AMA RUC-HCPAC
co-chair
Assessment
Type
Self-assessment—Think
about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your
new knowledge.
To earn
continuing education credit, you must complete and submit the learning
assessment by the end date below.
Program
History and CE Information
Content origination date: February 14, 2025
End date: February 28, 2030
This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Related area).
