Why This Webinar Matters?
Pre-operative “clearance” visits can feel routine — but they’re one of the most misunderstood billing scenarios in medical practice.
Most offices don’t realize that CMS and CPT have strict documentation and coding rules that determine whether these visits are billable. When those rules aren’t followed precisely, claims are denied, audits are triggered, and valuable revenue is lost.
This 60-minute session gives you step-by-step direction on how to document, code, and bill pre-op clearances compliantly — so every visit gets paid, and every audit is defensible.
What’s at Stake if You Miss This?
Incorrect billing of pre-op clearances is one of the quietest revenue leaks in outpatient practice.
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Denied claims: Mis-sequenced or unsupported diagnoses often trigger “not medically necessary” denials.
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Audit exposure: Improper documentation can appear as miscoding or upcoding — a compliance risk.
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Lost productivity: Staff spend hours appealing or correcting claims.
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Even a 10% denial rate could mean $7,500–$15,000/year in lost revenue per provider.
Don’t let avoidable denials and audits drain your bottom line.
Webinar Objectives
By attending this training, you will:
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Understand CPT and CMS rules for pre-operative clearance visits.
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Learn how to select the correct E/M code based on documentation.
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Master diagnosis sequencing — which ICD-10 codes to use and in what order.
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Align front-desk, provider, and billing workflows for full compliance.
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Know exactly what to include on a compliant claim form to avoid denials.
Webinar Agenda
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Patient Intake & Front-Desk Role – identifying the reason for the visit in compliant terms
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Provider Documentation – what CMS expects in E/M elements and medical necessity
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Diagnosis Coding – choosing and ordering ICD-10 codes for pre-op clearances
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Billing & Claim Submission – structuring a compliant claim form
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Live Q&A Session – bring your toughest pre-op billing questions
Webinar Highlights
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ICD-10-CM Guidelines for pre-operative visits
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Correct order of diagnosis reporting
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CMS requirements for documentation and E/M level selection
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Completing a compliant claim form
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Live Q&A with expert insight
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Bonus: All attendees receive downloadable ICD-10-CM Pre-Op Clearance Guidelines and presentation handouts.
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for:
Coders, Billers, Auditors, Office Managers, Administrators, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Compliance Officers involved in surgical clearances or pre-operative workflows.
If your team handles pre-op evaluations, you can’t afford to miss this training.
POTENTIAL REVENUE / COMPLIANCE LOSS IF NOT ATTENDED
If a practice misses this training, here’s what they risk (you can quantify these in promotions to drive urgency):
| Area | Impact if Not Attended |
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| Claim Denials | Many pre-op visits get denied for “not medically necessary” or “global to surgery” — often due to coding order errors. Even a 10– 15% denial rate could mean thousands in lost revenue annually. |
| Audit Exposure | Incorrect documentation may appear as upcoding or misrepresentation of purpose of visit. Post-payment audits can lead to refund demands, penalties, or payer flags. |
| Cash Flow Delay | Staff spend extra time rebilling, appealing, or fixing claim order errors — tying up resources and delaying payments. |
| Provider Reputation & Compliance Risk | Repeated billing errors can trigger payer scrutiny or prepayment reviews. |
| Hidden Staff Inefficiency | Without proper workflow knowledge, the front desk and clinical teams create redundant documentation and billing steps — costing both time and money. |
Reserve Your Seat Today
Seats are limited — secure your access now and ensure your pre-op visits are both compliant and fully reimbursable.
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