Reimbursement for Athletic Trainers

by Albohm, Marjorie; Konin, Jeff G.; Campbell, Dan

• ISBN13: 9781556424083
• ISBN10: 1556424086
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-04
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

Reimbursement for Athletic Trainersis the first comprehensive publication tracing the history of the NATA reimbursement initiative and outlining the specific processes of obtaining reimbursement for athletic trainers.This innovative text is organized in a "how-to" approach to filing claims, appealing denials, and approaching payers. Reimbursement in all practice settings is explored. This up-to-date reference text also covers current trends in health care reimbursement as well as future directions for reimbursement.Models of successful athletic training reimbursement are provided to better aid the athletic training student as they learn about this necessary area of athletic training. Additional supplements to this state-of-the-art text are resources and references that are not available in other publications, chapter summaries that highlight key points, and a glossary.Issues related to reimbursement will affect the future of the certified athletic trainer, regardless of practice setting, makingReimbursement for Athletic Trainersan essential tool for the AT student preparing to enter the field. Topics covered inside: The National Athletic Trainers' Association Reimbursement Advisory Group Specific forms and reports used in claims filing Medicare, CPT Codes, UB Code Rulings Billing vignettes Fact sheet on athletic training and the National Athletic Trainers Association

Table of Contents

Dedication	v
Acknowledgments	ix
About the Authors	xi
Preface	xiii
Foreword	xv
Third-Party Reimbursement in American Health Care	1	(10)
Athletic Training and Third-Party Reimbursement	11	(8)
The National Athletic Trainers' Association Reimbursement Advisory Group	19	(18)
The Basics of Claims Filing	37	(18)
Reimbursement for Athletic Trainers by Practice Setting	55	(20)
Reimbursement Strategies	75	(8)
The Future	83	(6)
Appendix 1 National Athletic Trainers' Association Approach to Payer Guidelines	89	(6)
Appendix 2 Medicare, CPT Codes, and UB Code Rulings	95	(4)
Appendix 3 Fact Sheet on Athletic Training and the National Athletic Trainers' Association	99	(4)
Appendix 4 An Outcomes Assessment of Care Provided by Certified Athletic Trainers	103	(10)
Appendix 5 Request for Proposals-Athletic Training Outcomes Assessment Data	113	(6)
Appendix 6 Improve Your Bottom Line with Certified Athletic Trainers	119	(4)
Appendix 7 Letter of Support	123	(2)
Appendix 8 The National Athletic Trainers' Association: Certified Athletic Trainers---Unique Health Care Providers	125	(2)
Appendix 9 The State of Georgia, House Bill 93	127	(6)
Appendix 10 Billing Vignettes	133	(4)
Glossary	137	(6)
Index	143