Navigating Exam Payment Resources-Navigating Exam Payment Resources recording

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The webinar, hosted by Angelita Oluwu and presented by Korin Grzelak, focused on navigating exam payment resources for forensic nursing. Supported by a grant from the Office on Violence Against Women, the session aimed to deepen understanding of resources available for medical forensic exam payment and the purpose of the exam payment grant. Participants were informed about receiving contact hours for educational activity and given reminders about filling out post-webinar evaluations to obtain certificates of attendance.<br /><br />Grzelak outlined the safetya.org website, a hub for resources related to sexual assault forensic exams, offering guidance in coding and billing medical forensic exams. She explained the recently revised 2023 Fact Sheets on medical coding, emphasizing ICD-10 and CPT codes essential for billing procedures.<br /><br />Interactive resources, such as state-by-state resource maps and webcasts, were introduced to assist in accessing local jurisdiction billing processes. The webinar addressed common questions about state-specific billing practices, underscoring the importance of collaborating with billing departments to ensure accurate patient billing.<br /><br />Participants were encouraged to explore these resources, fostering improved capabilities in handling forensic exam payments. The session concluded with information on obtaining continuing education credits and future webinars.

Keywords

forensic nursing

exam payment resources

Angelita Oluwu

Korin Grzelak

safetya.org

medical coding

ICD-10

CPT codes

continuing education