Perfecting Pp your practice 2014 CoDING/PRACTICE MANAGEMENT WoRkSHoP friday and Saturday, July 18-19, 2014 Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, CA
12 Continuing Education Contact Hours Perfecting your practice 2014 CoDING/PRACTICE MANAGEMENT WoRkSHoP Pp friday and Saturday, July 18-19, 2014 Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, CA Physicians and their staff must be aware of the most current coding, billing and compliance practices in order to maximize reimbursement in a compliant and efficient way for services provided to their patients. In addition, this year medical practices will be confronted by the transition to ICD-10 and Stage 2 of Meaningful Use Attestation. The ACFAS Practice Management Seminar the most comprehensive of its kind will give you a thorough overview of the essential concepts and skills required to manage and meet these challenges. This interactive and comprehensive practice management course addresses pertinent practice management issues including: Coding for Evaluation and Management and Surgical Procedures Meaningful Use Attestation Transitioning to ICD-10 Providing and Getting Reimbursed for Durable Medical Equipment Using Modifiers Effectively Appealing Insurance Denials Protecting Yourself from Malpractice Claims Register today to attend the 2014 Perfecting Your Practice Workshop and have these and many more vital medical questions answered. objectives This day and a half workshop features the latest information on new trends affecting podiatric surgical/medical practices. Upon completion of this course, participants should gain strategies to: Use and document evaluation & management and surgical codes; Interpret the various modifiers commonly used in podiatry and the documentation necessary to support their use Obtain and attest to Meaningful Use requirements Provide and bill for durable medical equipment Appeal insurance denials Transition to ICD-10 Avoid malpractice claims The insights you will gain at this workshop will give your practice a competitive edge! Who Should Attend? The course is designed for physicians, coders, billers, collectors, and other office staff who have experience in fundamental coding and office management.
friday, July 18 SATuRDAy, July 19 7:30-8:00 am Registration and Breakfast 8:00-8:15 am Welcome and opening Remarks Jerome S. Noll, DPM, FACFAS 8:15 9:15 am Surgical and office Policies for the Podiatrist 9:15 10:15 am Protecting yourself from Malpractice Claims James R. Parrett, JD 10:15 10:30 am 10:30 12:00 pm E & M Coding 12:00 1:00 pm lunch 1:00 2:00 pm Modifiers 2:00 3:00 pm Coding for Surgical Podiatric Procedures Jerome S. Noll, DPM, FACFAS 3:00 3:15 pm 3:15 4:15 pm Durable Medical Equipment How to provide it and get reimbursed for it 4:15 5:15 pm Coding Scenarios and Billing Pearls (Interactive Session) 7:30-8:00 am Check-in and Breakfast 8:00 9:00 am Effective Appeal of Insurance Denials 9:00 9:45 am Billing Policies How to Maximize Reimbursement 9:45 10:00 am 10:00 11:00 am Meaningful use obtain and Attest 11:00 11:45 am Transitioning your Physician Practice to ICD-10 Marcy C. Blitch, RHIA, CCS & ICD 10 11:45 12:45 pm Coding and Practice Professionals (Interactive Session) Marcy C. Blitch, RHIA, CCS & ICD 10 12:45 pm ADJouRN Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring ICD-10 books for easy reference during the course! Note: Course content and faculty are subject to change. faculty Jerome S. Noll, DPM, facfas Chair, ACFAS Practice Management Committee Naples, FL Jacqueline Reiss-kravitz, CPC Administrator Yuma Foot and Ankle Surgeons Yuma, AZ Marcy C. Blitch, RHIA, CCS & ICD-10 Education Manager, UASI Charleston, SC James R. Parrett, JD Susson, Parrett & Odell, APC Irvine, CA
Registration Form 2014 CoDING/PRACTICE MANAGEMENT WoRkSHoP friday AND SATuRDAy, July 18-19, 2014 MARRIoTT SAN DIEGo GASlAMP QuARTER, SAN DIEGo, CAlIfoRNIA Physician s will attend will not attend Address City State Zip/Postal Code Daytime Phone Fax E-mail address (required) Years in Practice Staff Members(s) and/or Additional Physicians 2 from same practice registering for Workshop Registration fees $535 ACFAS Member Physician or Member Physician s Staff $460 1 ACFAS Member in Practice 5 years or less $650 2 Non-ACFAS Member Physician or Non-ACFAS Member Physician s Staff $285 ACFAS Resident Member 1 $460 ACFAS Member in Practice Discount Fee is not available online. 2 Note: A non-acfas member physician(s) from the same office as a member physician must pay the non-acfas member fee regardless of whether or not the member physician is also attending the program. Seminar tuition includes: 12 Continuing Education Contact Hours, a comprehensive take-home workbook reference guide, two continental breakfasts, one lunch, and refreshment breaks each day. Note: If you have any special dietary needs, notify the ACFAS (hjelm@acfas.org) at the time you register. My check payable to: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is enclosed. Please charge my credit card as indicated: Please check one: Mastercard Visa AMEX Enter Total No. of Registrants @ $535 each = $ @ $650 each = $ @ $285 each = $ @ $460 each = $ Grand Total $ Account Number Exp. Date Card Holder Signature Security Number (VISA/MC last 3 digits on back; AMEX 4 digits on front) you may register online at www.acfas.org or mail or fax completed registration form(s) to: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Attn: Education Department 8725 West Higgins Road, #555, Chicago, IL 60631-2724 Phone: 800.421.2237, Fax: 800.382.8270 Office use only: Batch# Approval# Check# Amount $
GENERAl INfoRMATIoN Accreditation Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. This program provides 12 Continuing Education Contact Hours. The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) will honor 1-for-1 CEUs for any live event offering CME credit. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU. A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation. AAPC-certified members should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAPC Maximum 12 hours. Disclaimer The ACFAS practice management and coding seminars are made available as an educational service to its members and other members of the podiatric profession. The ACFAS has not independently evaluated the content discussed by any faculty member. The ACFAS does not warrant or endorse any content discussed by any faculty member. Statements about commercial products are solely the opinion(s) of the presenter(s) and do not represent a College endorsement or evaluation of these products. Photographs/Videos Audio/videotaping or recording or photographing of sessions is prohibited. ACFAS routinely takes photos or video of participants in meetings and other program venues for news and other purposes. By registering for the program, you grant ACFAS permission to utilize photos of you taken at the program for ACFAS purposes. Attendees with Special Needs If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, or special dietary needs, notify the ACFAS (hjelm@acfas.org) at the time you register. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs. Tax Deduction for Education Purposes In the United States, an income tax deduction may be allowed for education expenses undertaken to maintain or improve professional skills. This includes registration, travel, meals and lodging, subject to applicable limitations (see Treas. Reg. 1.162-5: Coughlin v Commissioner, 203 F.2d 307 (2d Cir.1953)). Attire Business casual attire is appropriate. Seminar Cancellation Policy Substitutions may be made prior to the seminar without incurring an additional fee. Written cancellations received by the ACFAS two weeks prior to the seminar date will be refunded less $50 per participant administrative fee. No refunds will be made less than two weeks prior to the seminar. Seminar Attendee Hotel Accommodations Guestroom accommodations may be reserved by contacting the hotel directly at the telephone number indicated below and referencing the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Date: Friday/Saturday, July 18-19, 2014 Hotel: Marriott San Diego Gaslamp Quarter 660 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Rate: $189 single/double occupancy Hotel rate cut-off date is June 17, 2014 Reservations by phone at 877-622-3056. Please reference ACFAS when calling. The American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons (ACFAS) is unable to assume risk or responsibility for the registrant s time or expenses should and act of God, government action, aviation disruption, disaster, weather, or other force beyond the control of ACFAS make it inadvisable or impossible to conduct these events. The registrant may wish to consider purchasing personal travel insurance to insure his/her expenses.