2016 CODING BOOT CAMPS Take your coding career to the next level UPCOMING DATES CERTIFIED CODER BOOT CAMP OUTPATIENT CERTIFIED CODER BOOT CAMP INPATIENT EVALUATION/MANAGEMENT BOOT CAMP PROFESSIONAL VERSION RICHMOND, VA JACKSONVILLE, FL SAVANNAH, GA January 25 29 February 22 26 March 10 11 LAS VEGAS, NV LAS VEGAS, NV SAN DIEGO, CA February 8 12 February 29 March 4 June 9 10 CHARLOTTE, NC BALTIMORE, MD PHILADELPHIA, PA March 7 11 April 25 29 September 22 23 For more information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com.
WHY HCPRO? Our Coding Boot Camps are not like other coding classes. Check out all the benefits we offer: RULES-BASED LEARNING Course materials are based only on recognized source authorities, such as the Official Guidelines for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, the AMA s CPT Assistant, and the AHA s Coding Clinic. CUSTOM-DESIGNED COURSE MATERIALS Proprietary materials and exercises are developed by instructors specifically for this immersion learning format. WE TEACH THEN TEST Coding is an activity that is not truly mastered without exercises that test comprehension. Students complete exercises for each module and review the answers with the instructors. We provide answer keys and rationale for all exercises so that coders can refer to the materials long after the Boot Camp is over. UNMATCHED KNOWLEDGE Our instructors have a unique combination of real-world coding experience and adult education experience. They know exactly what coders need to learn and how to present complex coding topics in an easy-to-understand manner. EARN VALUABLE CEs TO MAINTAIN YOUR CREDENTIALS Our courses offer CEs from several major national and state organizations. WELL-ESTABLISHED PROGRAM HCPro is the nation s first organization to offer Boot Camp training courses to healthcare coding professionals. We currently conduct more than 60 Certified Coder Boot Camps each year. On average, participants have rated HCPro Coding Boot Camps at 4.9 on a 5.0 scale. 2 REGISTER FOR ANY BOOT CAMP DATE BY JANUARY 31, 2016 AND SAVE $100 Use discount code BCSAVE100 when registering to receive discount.
BRING HCPRO S BOOT CAMPS TO YOUR FACILITY Bring our industry-leading instructors to your facility to teach one of our existing Boot Camps or a program customized specifically for your organization. In addition to best-in-class coding education, hosting an on-site class gives your staff: ACCESS. Our instructors are all yours, so you can ask them questions specific to your facility and apply concepts to your own coding program. CONSISTENCY. Bring staff together for consistent training and foster team-building and problem solving. CONNECT. Encourage collaboration by inviting staff from other departments to all or part of the Boot Camp. For more information about on-site classes, email sales@hcpro.com. CODING MEMBERSHIP Need comprehensive and custom training? Powered by HCPro s coding experts, Coding Membership gives your staff full access to our industry-leading coding training and resources. From hands-on Boot Camps to continuing education, Coding Membership provides everything you need to supply coders with knowledge, answer their tough questions, and keep their credentials current. Coding Membership includes: On-site Coding Boot Camps Coding Master classes (intermediate Coding Boot Camps) Expert on-call service JustCoding.com Platinum JustCoding.com online continuing education courses Up-to-Date Webinar Series Learn more about HCPro s Coding Membership email sales@hcpro.com. 3
CERTIFIED CODER BOOT CAMP ORIGINAL The premier CPC exam preparation course for coders OVERVIEW The demand for CPC-certified coders has never been higher. If you want to take your career to the next level with certification, the Certified Coder Boot Camp will fully prepare you for the AAPC s Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. The Certified Coder Boot Camp teaches the fundamentals of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding for professional services and hospital outpatient services. The first day covers ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, and the remaining four days are devoted to CPT and HCPCS II coding. THIS BOOT CAMP WILL HELP YOU: Apply conventions and instructional notes, including chapter and section-specific guidelines, to accurately assign codes in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II for outpatient/professional services Relate effects on reimbursement by appending appropriate CPT/HCPCS II modifiers to applicable procedure codes Assign appropriate CPT procedure codes to a variety of surgical procedures for many medical specialties Abstract an operative report in order to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes Improve coding accuracy to reduce denials and missed revenue Recall material in preparation for the AAPC s CPC exam RICHMOND, VA JAN 25 29 Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond - West End/Innsbrook 804-217-8000 LAS VEGAS, NV FEB 8 12 Hyatt Place Las Vegas 702-369-3366 CHARLOTTE, NC MARCH 7 11 Homewood Suites by Hilton Davidson 704-987-1818 DENVER, CO APRIL 25 29 Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center 303-804-0700 BOSTON, MA MAY 16 20 Homewood Suites by Hilton 978-670-7111 BALTIMORE, MD JUNE 6 10 Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills 410-998-3630 SALT LAKE CITY, UT JULY 25 29 COLUMBUS, OH AUG 8 12 NASHVILLE, TN SEP 19 23 Hyatt House Salt Lake City/ Downtown Homewood Suites Columbus Airport HYATT PLACE Nashville/ Brentwood 801-359-4020 614-428-8800 615-661-9477 CHICAGO, IL OCT 3 7 Hyatt Place Chicago/Schaumburg 847-330-1060 PHOENIX, AZ NOV 14 18 Homewood Suites by Hilton 623-882-3315 4 ORLANDO, FL DEC 5 9 Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal 407-351-0627
AGENDA Module 1: Introduction and Coding Fundamentals Module 2: Diagnosis Coding (ICD-10-CM) Module 3: Introduction to CPT; Evaluation and Management Services Module 4: Coding Anesthesia Services Module 5: Introduction to Surgery Coding and Coding Integumentary Procedures Module 6: Coding Musculoskeletal Procedures Module 7: Coding Respiratory Procedures Module 8: Coding Cardiovascular Procedures Module 9: Coding Digestive System Procedures Module 10: Coding Urinary/Genital System, Obstetrics, and Endocrine Procedures Module 11: Coding Nervous System Procedures Module 12: Coding Eye, Ocular, and Auditory Procedures Module 13: Coding Radiology Services Module 14: Coding Pathology and Laboratory Services Module 15: Coding Medicine Services Module 16: HCPCS II Coding WHO SHOULD ATTEND Coders and billers Patient accounting managers/staff Medical practice managers/staff Medical records/health information managers/staff Registration managers/staff Clinical managers and department heads Physicians, NPs, PAs, and other clinicians Compliance officers and auditors Finance and reimbursement managers/staff Healthcare consultants, CPAs, and lawyers Health plan and insurance company personnel Medicare carrier and intermediary personnel Case managers/cdi specialists Auditors/claims analysts/ compliance officers *Course agenda is subject to change. For complete agenda and continuing education credit information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. $1,599 BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE Classes run Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. HOTEL RESERVATIONS/DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES Make your hotel reservations immediately to guarantee the hotel rate and availability, and be sure to identify yourself as a participant of HCPro s Boot Camp to get the special discounted room rates. Most discounts expire four weeks prior to the Boot Camp start date. For more information on hotel room rates and discount deadlines, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. CE CREDITS This Boot Camp offers continuing education credits! Go to www.hcprobootcamps.com for more information. For more information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. 5
CERTIFIED CODER BOOT CAMP INPATIENT VERSION ICD-10 is here! Inpatient coding is even more complex. Let our expert instructors make it simple. OVERVIEW The Certified Coder Boot Camp Inpatient Version is an intensive coding education course that will make coders proficient in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for hospital inpatient facility services and MS-DRG assignment. The course goes beyond explaining basic DRG classification. Coders leave class ready to: Apply inpatient coding guidelines Accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and MS-DRGs Query physicians more effectively 6 THIS BOOT CAMP WILL HELP YOU: For coders: Skilled inpatient coders are in high demand as many hospitals are expanding their coding teams following ICD-10 implementation. Whether you re a novice or a veteran coder, the ICD-10 system is new to everyone so now is the perfect time to learn inpatient coding! The Certified Coder Boot Camp Inpatient Version not only teaches you everything you need to know to be an inpatient coder, but also provides several professional benefits: Enhance your career potential and growth employers are looking for coders with accurate inpatient coding skills Take on more complex medical coding cases Increase your professional credibility Become a valuable resource to your facility For employers: Coder training is an important investment for your organization. Having highly qualified, certified coders on staff can: Ensure correct medical coding based on reputable source authorities such as the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and the AHA s Coding Clinic Facilitate the physician query process to ensure appropriate DRG assignment Ensure appropriate reimbursement for services performed Increase employee confidence Increase productivity Maintain compliance
AGENDA Module 1: Introduction to ICD-10-CM/Conventions Module 2: Fundamentals of Diagnostic Coding for Inpatient Reporting Module 3: Present on Admission Indicators/Hospital- Acquired Conditions and Physician Queries Module 4: Introduction to ICD-10-PCS and Medical- Surgical Character Selection Module 5: Fundamentals of Procedure Coding for Inpatient Reporting Module 6: MS-DRG Assignment Module 7: ICD-10-CM/PCS Chapter-Specific Coding *Course agenda is subject to change. For complete agenda and continuing education credit information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE Classes run Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m., Friday: 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. $1,599 HOTEL RESERVATIONS/DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES Make your hotel reservations immediately to guarantee the hotel rate and availability, and be sure to identify yourself as a participant of HCPro s Boot Camp to get the special discounted room rates. Most discounts expire four weeks prior to the Boot Camp start date. For more information on hotel room rates and discount deadlines, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Coders Medical records/health information managers/staff Case managers Quality assurance professionals Clinical documentation specialists Clinical managers and department heads Physicians, NPs, PAs, and other clinicians Compliance officers and auditors Finance and reimbursement managers/staff Healthcare consultants, CPAs, and lawyers Health plan and insurance company personnel Medicare intermediary personnel JACKSONVILLE, FL FEB 22 26 Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville Butler Blvd. 904-854-6200 LAS VEGAS, NV FEB 29 MAR 4 Hyatt Place Las Vegas 702-369-3366 BALTIMORE, MD APRIL 25 29 Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills 410-998-3630 MINNEAPOLIS, MN MAY 9 13 SpringHill Suites Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport/Mall of America 952-854-0300 DENVER, CO JUNE 20 24 Hyatt Place Denver Airport 303-371-0700 RICHMOND, VA AUG 1 5 Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond - West End/Innsbrook 804-217-8000 BOSTON, MA SEP 12 16 Homewood Suites by Hilton 978-670-7111 DALLAS, TX OCT 24 28 CHARLOTTE, NC NOV 7 11 Hyatt Place Dallas-North/by the Galleria Homewood Suites by Hilton Davidson 972-716-2001 704-987-1818 LOS ANGELES, CA DEC 5 9 Hilton Garden Inn Redondo Beach 310-727-9999 For more information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. 7
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT BOOT CAMP PROFESSIONAL VERSION Become a pro at assigning, verifying, and auditing E/M codes. OVERVIEW The Evaluation and Management Boot Camp Professional Version provides detailed information on the intricacies of E/M coding and teaches you how to perform effective audits. This intensive two-day course goes beyond the basics and dives right into the many gray areas of E/M to make sense of conflicting information between CMS and local carriers. Armed with this information, you ll be able to: Tackle the subjectivity associated with the most commonly reported (and audited!) CPT codes E/M services Accurately interpret the rules Maximize E/M audits The Evaluation and Management Boot Camp Professional Version teaches coders, billers, auditors, and practice managers how to interpret documentation relative to national carrier guidelines, apply rules accurately, and ensure appropriate E/M category and level assignment. THIS BOOT CAMP WILL HELP YOU: Select the correct E/M codes based on the documentation provided Explain the documentation requirements for all E/M levels Append appropriate modifiers to E/M codes Apply teaching physician rules correctly Identify key areas to conduct a successful E/M audit Interpret national and local carrier guidelines Prepare for the Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC) exam SAVANNAH, GA MARCH 10 11 SAN DIEGO, CA JUNE 9 10 PHILADELPHIA, PA SEP 22 23 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Savannah Historic District Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station HYATT house Philadelphia/ Plymouth Meeting 912-629-5300 619-222-0500 610-313-9990 8
AGENDA Module 1: Introduction to Evaluation and Management Categories Module 2: Evaluation and Management Associated Modifiers Module 3: Nonphysician Practitioner (NPP) E/M Services Module 4: Assigning E/M Levels Based on Key Components Module 5: Teaching Physicians, Residents, and Students Module 6: E/M Audit Strategies Module 7: Certified E/M Coder (CEMC) Exam Prep Module 8: Medical Terminology and Anatomy Module 9: Documentation Guidelines *Course agenda is subject to change. For complete agenda and continuing education credit information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE Classes run Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. $1,099 WHO SHOULD ATTEND Coders and billers Patient accounting managers/staff Medical practice managers/staff Medical records/health information managers/staff Registration managers/staff Clinical managers and department heads Physicians, NPs, PAs, and other clinicians Compliance officers and auditors Finance and reimbursement managers/staff Healthcare consultants, CPAs, and lawyers Health plan and insurance company personnel Medicare carrier and intermediary personnel HOTEL RESERVATIONS/DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES Make your hotel reservations immediately to guarantee the hotel rate and availability, and be sure to identify yourself as a participant of HCPro s Boot Camp to get the special discounted room rates. Most discounts expire four weeks prior to the Boot Camp start date. For more information on hotel room rates and discount deadlines, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. CE CREDITS This Boot Camp offers continuing education credits! Go to www.hcprobootcamps.com for more information. For more information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. 9
CAN T TAKE TIME OUT OF WORK? Fit coding education into YOUR schedule! The Online Coding Boot Camps are available throughout the year. ATTEND ONLINE Our Online Coding Boot Camps provide the same content and instruction that you would experience at our live classroom-based Boot Camps, but you ll be taking the course from the convenience of your home or office. BENEFITS OF ONLINE CODING BOOT CAMPS INCLUDE: 60-DAY ACCESS TO VIDEO INSTRUCTION: View video sessions and complete all assignments including review of all answer keys. CUSTOM-DESIGNED COURSE MATERIALS: You ll receive your Boot Camp materials with presentations and practice exercises prior to the start of class. 24-HOUR ACCESS: Video instruction is available any time of day. You choose the time that works for you. You can also email questions to our instructors. We try to answer all questions either via email or phone within two business days. DATES (Students must register one week prior to the start of the Boot Camp to ensure access to materials.) Start dates for the Online Coding Boot Camps are as follows: Certified Coder Boot Camp Original Version MARCH 7 APRIL 4 MAY 2 Certified Coder Boot Camp ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS Online JANUARY 4 FEBRUARY 1 MARCH 7 Certified Coder Boot Camp Inpatient Master Class Certified Coder Boot Camp CPT Operative Report Master Class APRIL 4 MAY 2 JUNE 6 10 For more information, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com.
EXPERT TRAINERS SHANNON E. MCCALL RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CCDS Shannon E. McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CCDS, is the director of HIM and coding for HCPro. She oversees all of the Certified Coder Boot Camp programs. McCall developed the Certified Coder Boot Camp Inpatient Version, the Evaluation and Management Boot Camp, and the HCPro ICD-10 Basics Boot Camp ; most recently, she collaborated with her team to develop the Certified Coder Boot Camp ICD-10-CM/ PCS versions as well as the Master Class series. McCall works with hospitals, medical practices, and other healthcare providers on a wide range of coding-related custom education sessions. PEGGY S. BLUE MPH, CPC, CCS-P, CEMC Peggy S. Blue, MPH, CPC, CCS-P, CEMC, is the lead instructor for the Medicare Boot Camp Professional Services Version as well as an instructor for the Certified Coder Boot Camp (live and online) and the Evaluation and Management Boot Camp. She also is an instructor for all of the ICD-10-CM/PCSrelated educational courses (live and online). Prior to joining HCPro, Blue oversaw the development, implementation, dissemination, and reporting of information related to Medicare professional services training efforts for Highmark Medicare Services. JILLIAN HARRINGTON MHA, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, MHP Jillian Harrington, MHA, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, MHP, has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare profession. She is an approved instructor of the Professional Medical Coding Curriculum, awarded by the AAPC, and teaches coding for physician and hospital services, as well as healthcare administration. She has spoken frequently on healthcare compliance and health information management issues at regional and national professional conferences. TRISHA A. WILLS MD, CCS, CPC Trisha A. Wills, MD, CCS, CPC, serves as a regulatory specialist teaching the Certified Coder Boot Camp programs. She is an instructor for all ICD-10-related programs, including a strong focus on physician ICD-10- CM/PCS documentation education. She has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry encompassing clinical, coding, auditing, training, and compliance expertise. LISA RAE ROPER MHA, MS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I Lisa Rae Roper, MHA, MS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, has over 25 years of experience in business management, training program development, coding, and healthcare consulting. She owns an independent consulting firm where she focuses on projects in business management and training with universities, state and local health departments, specialty physician offices, hospital outpatient facilities, and surgical centers. She is a frequent speaker, author, and contributor with many nationally recognized organizations and publications. FOR MORE INFORMATION Name Telephone Title Email Address 11