Presented by Tamara Syverson, BSRT(T), CHONC
Executive Director of Oncology Client Services
Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies

The stereotactic technique has quickly become a standard of care for many cancer centers; however, it is not unusual to find this commonly utilized treatment modality difficult to authorize even when dosing and fractionation expectations have been met.  This session will focus on additional published clinical coverage criteria required to be met in order to receive authorization or reimbursement.  Being knowledgeable of these criteria and confirming the information is documented prior to authorization may lessen delays in treatment and additional time and effort by you and your peers.  Tips and tricks for quality documentation to support these criteria will be discussed, as well as appropriate coding and documentation for courses when the published stereotactic criteria are not met.     

Learner Outcomes:

1. Recognize the key dose and fractionation criteria required for the SRS and SBRT techniques
2. Discuss the clinical coverage criteria published for the stereotactic techniques per treatment area or diagnosis
3. Identify best practice options for documentation of the clinical coverage criteria

Educational Level: Intermediate

Presenter:
Tamara Syverson, BSRT(T), CHONC, is the Executive Director of Oncology Client Services for Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies.  In her current position, Tamara manages oncology consultants and provides comprehensive consulting services to medical and radiation oncology practices nationwide, including large-scale projects involving electronic medical record conversions, operational assessments, billing and documentation reviews, and compliance education.

NOTE: If you earned CE Credits for this session during the 2024 AAMD Specialized Techniques Virtual Symposium, you will not be eligible to earn CE Credits for it again.

ARRT CQR Credit Distribution
Radiation Therapy 2017:
Patient Care
Patient and Medical Record Management = 1.0

Radiation Therapy 2022       
Patient Care
Patient and Medical Record Management = 1.0