Audio Conference on CD or Audio on-Demand
Sponsored by JustCoding.com
presented on December 2, 2008
Do you have time to make sense of the hundreds of new CPT code changes for 2009? Our experts do.
This year the American Medical Association announced that CPT 2009 will include 294 new codes, 133 revised codes, and 92 deleted codes. If you are like most coding professionals, you don’t have time to dissect and understand them all.
Don't scramble to implement new codes at the end of the year.
This 120-minute audio conference focuses on the new, revised, and deleted CPT codes for 2009. Our expert speakers show you how the CPT coding system has been updated for 2009 so you can be ready to assign the appropriate codes for services provided. In addition, we provide the latest information from the American Medical Association's CPT Symposium on November 13 and 14, giving you an insider's look at the changes.
At the end of this audio conference, your staff will be able to:
- Identify which sections of the CPT manual saw the greatest number of revisions
- Demonstrate how and when to use the new CPT codes
- Explain the rationale for the changes for 2009
AGENDA
- Summary of CPT 2009 code changes, additions, and deletions
- Major CPT changes by section
- Rationale for the change
- Clinical information about the procedure codes
- Surgical description
- Q&A
BONUS TOOLS
Helpful “take-aways” provided within materials pack:
- Link to the Medicare Physician's Fee Schedule Final decision for 2009
- Link to the final rule for OPPS of the Federal Register
These materials are provided with PDF links.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CPC-I, is director of coding and HIM at HCPro, Inc. where she manages the instructors of the Certified Coder Boot Camps® which cover physician and outpatient hospital coding and inpatient hospital facility coding . Shannon actively serves as an instructor for both Certified Coder Boot Camps and is the original developer of the Inpatient version,. She works with hospitals, medical practices, and other healthcare providers on a wide range of coding-related issues with a particular focus on coding reviews and audits. She has extensive experience with coding for both physician and hospital services.
Jennifer Avery, CCS, CPC-I, CPC-H, is a senior regulatory specialist with HCPro, Inc. and serves as the lead instructor for the company's Certified Coder Boot Camp®--Original Version (covers physician and outpatient hospital coding) and is an instructor for the Certified Coder Boot Camp®--Inpatient Version (inpatient hospital facility coding). She works with practices by providing instruction on coding and auditing for specialty physicians.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This program has been approved for 2 continuing education units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Credits expire on 12/31/2008.
This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 2 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor. Credits expire on November 7, 2009
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
HIM and medical records directors, managers, coders and billers, chargemaster coordinators and other CDM staff; finance and compliance managers and staff; physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; physician office coders and medical practice managers; healthcare consultants; health plan and insurance personnel, CPAs, legal advisors, clinic managers, and registration managers.
PROGRAM MATERIALS
Program materials are provided with PDF links.
AUDIO ON-DEMAND
In addition to the regular purchase options for HCPro audio conferences, we are pleased to offer another option, an audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a CD or audio on-demand 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.
Save money when you purchase multiple copies! Ask your customer service representative about money-saving
discounts and bulk orders. Call toll free 800-650-6787 or e-mail
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