The primary focus of this session is EMTALA and secondarily, issues associated with coding, billing and reimbursement particularly under the Medicare program.

This presentation will focus on helping the participant to understand the difference in coding, billing and reimbursement for the Emergency Department (ED), how ED documentation should be developed and how to stay in compliance. Dr. Abbey will answer questions regarding the difficulties of EMALTA, including the survey process, and what hospital requirements consist of under EMTALA, including special ED situations.