Q & A Session for Providers?

[Christy]

Hi all,

I do acupuncture billing in an area saturated with acupuncturists. I am not looking to take on new clients right now, as I am pretty full.

I often get calls from acupuncturists looking to "pick my brain/ ask a 'quick' question"  i.e. looking for free advice. They all do their own billing and not looking to hire me.

I am thinking of holding a Q&A billing seminar for about 5-10 acupuncturists in my area and charging them (of course!)

Are there any legal ramifications to this? I.E. - someone submits a fraudulent claim and says "well Christy said I could do this, etc."

Is there a disclaimer I should have them sign?

any other experience/ advice?

much appreciated!!!

[Michele]

I would not be able to advise you on any local legal ramifications, however I would think a disclaimer would be a good idea.  I have not personally done anything like that so I really cannot be of much help.  Sorry!

[Christy]

thank you, Michele!

[Sriram_Sub]

Yes. A Disclaimer will be a good idea. I would also think of substantiating your advices to the attendants with pieces of documents / articles that you found from authenticated sources such as CMS web resources, AAPC website, LCD guidelines, CCI Edits, any journals / newsletters that you have subscribed for, etc.

Telling them like "I tried billing like this or that and so the claims got paid" may not be a good idea. That might come back on you. JMHO

[Christy]

great advice, Siriam!  thank you