Successfully Navigating the Illinois Workers' Compensation System
Webcast
1 Credit ...OVERVIEW
Successfully Navigating the Illinois Workers' Compensation System is organized by Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS).
Course opens: 09/20/2020
Course expires: 12/31/2023
Description:
This program will explain how physicians bill for services provided to Illinois injured workers and will help physician offices navigate the unique challenges of getting paid through the Illinois workers' compensation system.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
• Describe how the Illinois Workers’ compensation system works and pays healthcare providers for services treating injured workers;
• Explain how the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Medical Fee Schedule works and how physicians bill for services;
• Identify common billing & payment issues faced by healthcare providers when treating injured workers;
• Describe key benefits of utilizing electronic billing for workers’ compensation claims and the importance of completing all necessary claim element requirements.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
CME information
The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this internet activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianHealthcare ProfessionalsNursesSPECIALITIES
Medical Education
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