2008 Orthopedic Coding CPT Update (Audio Conference)

AUDIOCONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ARCHIVE

Sponsored by JustCoding.com

presented on January 31, 2008

Handle the significant coding changes for orthopedic procedures in 2008!

For the first time in years, the American Medical Association and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) have made significant changes and revisions to E/M coding. But it can be difficult for busy HIM professionals to find time to make sense of these important changes.

Ensure appropriate reimbursement when you and your staff learn how to implement the 2008 orthopedic coding changes. During this 90-minute audioconference, 2008 Orthopedic Coding CPT Update, our expert speakers explain the new coding changes, tell you how they will impact your facility, and provide helpful case studies. You will learn how to code accurately for 2008 and learn about major revisions and modifier changes that could affect your bottom line. Plus, with this knowledge, you'll be able to implement several of the new CPT procedures that orthopedic practices have been anticipating.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE AGENDA

• Major orthopedic/spine CPT procedure code changes in 2008 New codes
• Revisions
• Deletions
• New evaluation and management (E/M) codes & revisions 
• New 2008 orthopedic diagnosis codes
• Modifier changes
• Operative notes: Case examples
• A question and answer session follows the program

Note: Participants listening to this audioconference should already have a basic understanding of orthopedic coding, terminology, and anatomy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the program you and your staff will be able to:

• Code more accurately for 2008 and not miss reimbursement opportunities due to lack of understanding of changes
• Speak more confidently to providers about new E/M coding revisions
• Implement new CPT procedures that orthopedic and neurosurgical practices have anticipated
• Illustrate how new codes will impact your practice/facility

EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 1.5 Continuing Education Units.

Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor.

BONUS TOOLS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS PACKET

In addition to the expert advice presented during this audioconference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials plus

• Modifier template
• Sample operative notes
  

These materials are provided prior with PDF links.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Sharon Bolarakis, CPC, is a coding and compliance consultant for EthosPartners Healthcare Management Group. She performs evaluation and management and surgical note audits for providers and offers feedback on the compliance and reimbursement areas. In addition to auditing, Bolarakis works closely with EthosPartners Revenue Enhancement Unit with appeals and documentation concerns, as well as, the EthosPartners Practice Management Department where she provides education for providers, and business office staff. She has written a book Auditing Evaluation and Management Coding, published by HCPro and has written various articles for HCPro's JustCoding.com. She is professionally active with the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Stephanie G. Ellis, R.N., CPC, has been the president of Ellis Medical Consulting, Inc. since 1992. Ellis has worked with most specialties, assisting Ambulatory Surgery Centers, physician practices, acute care hospitals, surgical hospitals, IDTFs, and outpatient clinics around the country in her consulting work. Ellis is an accomplished speaker and gives seminars around the country on such topics as ASC Coding and Billing Issues, E & M Coding and Documentation, Fraud and Abuse Issues, Nurse Practitioner/PA Billing, Medicare Denials, Specialty Coding, and Compliance Plans. Ellis is on the Advisory Board of OR Manager magazine and writes numerous articles on compliance, coding and billing issues for national magazines on a regular basis. Ms. Ellis is an active member in MGMA, AAPC, FASA, AAASC and is on the Board of the TN State ASC Assoc.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN

Physician Practice and ASC coders and billers, office managers, practice administrators, physicians, compliance officers in the practice setting, auditors, practitioners, compliance managers

Purchase a CD or audio archive of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.

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