Do you know how to extend your migraine diagnosis codes to the fifth digit? Are you well-schooled on the various intricacies of coding for cardiac and pulmonary disorders? These are just some of the challenges ED coders face daily when assigning diagnosis codes. This session will teach you how to choose the correct code every time to prove medical necessity for your physician's services.

Presenter: Jeffrey Linzer Sr., MD, FAAP, FACEP

Every facility is different, but there are a few procedures that will occur in almost every ED. You'll be well-schooled on foreign body removals, nosebleed repairs, incision and drainage, and several other common procedures after attending this session.

Presenter: Jeffrey Linzer Sr., MD, FAAP, FACEP

In this session, you'll learn how to code for patients in shock or suffering from acute conditions that threaten life or limb. Critical care coding is a focus, but you'll also learn how to separate critical care from other, codeable services to maximize your trauma claims.

Presenter: Caral Edelberg, CPC, CCS-P, CHC

Patients presenting to the ED for fracture care present coding challenges, both on the procedure and the diagnosis front. Master both parts of fracture coding after attending this comprehensive session.

Presenter: Kenneth Engel, CPC, CHC, ASC-EM, CCP-P

One code or two? The specifics of the observation service, and the payer's rules, will light the way when deciding how to report your ED physician's work. Attend this session, and you'll know the difference each time.

Presenter: Kenneth Engel, CPC, CHC, ASC-EM, CCP-P

When you choose codes for burn treatment claims, the coding varies depending on the severity of the burn. Learn how to separate first- and second-degree burn treatment encounters during this informative session, which will also help you fully understand the Rule of Nines and how it applies to ICD-9 and CPT coding.

Presenter: Kenneth Engel, CPC, CHC, ASC-EM, CCP-P

The voluntary Physician Quality Reporting Initiative puts practices on one of two sides: in or out. Get the information to judge whether enrollment is right for your practice. We'll teach wannabes how to join and enrollees the typical ED measures to watch for. Finally, navigate the denominator codes, learn when to apply a modifier and get answers to common reporting questions.

Presenter: Caral Edelberg, CPC, CCS-P, CHC

Rules about sedation and anesthesia reporting got you feeling woozy? KO your questions on all types of ED sedation coding with this informative session.

Presenter: Caral Edelberg, CPC, CCS-P, CHC

ED patients with lacerations are a varied bunch: Some need a quick stitching up, while others require extensive wound cleaning and multiple closures. Learn the difference in this session.

Presenter: Jeffrey Linzer Sr., MD, FAAP, FACEP

It's no longer enough to just check off elements to get to higher levels--you have to show a reason for doing it.

Presenter: Sandy Nicholson, MA, RHIA, CCS-P

Protect your physicians' E/M levels with these tools that will get the coding team submitting MDM-driven services that will withstand any payer scrutiny. Plus, bust the E/M loophole myth in this action packed session.

Presenter: Sandy Nicholson, MA, RHIA, CCS-P

These magical two numbers have the power to make or break a payment. Find out how to unleash their revenue without winding up an OIG statistic. Plus, debunk carrier versus payer modifier myths that can leave money on the table.

Presenter: Deborah Grider, CPC-EMS, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P

Sure, working appeals is a good idea. But with few staff, heavy workloads and little spare time, can you really find time for this work? Appeals expert will tell you how you can't afford not to, while teaching you to work smarter, not harder on getting payment faster with fewer snags.

Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CEMC, RCC

These incident-to musts will let your physician use ancillary staff to free up his valuable time while still allowing the encounter to capture 100 percent payment. This look inside the intricciies of this billing method will keep you CMS compliant and offer alternative strategies.

Presenter: Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO

Transfer of care sends a shiver down every coders and physicians' spine. Stop living in fear and start recouping the added money your due with these tips on distinguishing a consult from an office or hospital visit. Bonus: Get the signs you need to spot to code these higher-paying services.

• How to code consults properly
• How to tell a consult from a transfer of care
• How to document pre-op clearance consults
• How to consult within your practice
• How to tell if NPPs can bill consults

Presenter: Deborah Grider, CPC-EMS, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P

Presenter: Deborah Grider, CPC-EMS, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P

Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) , Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC), Medicare Contractor audits and the Office of the Inspector General are CMS’ initiatives to identify inappropriate billing. This session will provide an explanation of the different methods and how to handle requests for information. You will walkaway knowing the audit process and have keys to effectively handle if and when your records get requested.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

How many E/M visits do you provide each day? Probably quite a few ... and if you miss even one detail in your documentation, you could be costing your practice hundreds of dollars for each one of those visits. And in today’s regulated and managed care environment, you can’t afford drop a level -- especially when a few simple extra tidbits of information can secure your position at the higher level.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

Before you mark 780.6 or modifier 21 on another claim, you better have this information — or your charges are headed for rejection. Your superbills will score 100 without being crammed with unnecessary numbers after you attend this guide to the new and revised diagnoses and CPT codes you can't live without.

Presenter: Catherine Gray, RHIT, CCS, CPC-I/Cardio/GI

Bring your hardest hitting modifier - both CPT and Medicare - questions to this interactive session chocked full of case scenarios. Take home expert answers, as well as discover what works for your peers.

Presenter: Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC

Expert presenter Marvel Hammer will inject some sense into the maze of trigger point, joint and therapeutic injections. Find out the easy solution to the odd edit that's triggering massive denials.

Presenter: Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO

You could be giving away vaccine, obesity, diabetes and asthma counseling pay unless you can navigate CPT's preventive and condition coding options. Take advantage of NPs, PAs, educators and more while protecting incident-to pay including nurse visits with proper documentation.

Presenter: Jennifer Godreau, CPC

Getting more pay when your physician removes a foreign body, treats a nosebleed or provides post-op fracture care is as easy as kissing office visit codes good-bye. You'll be able to show staff opportunities for using underutilized, higher paying procedural codes thanks to this eye-opening session.

Presenter: Catherine Gray, RHIT, CCS, CPC-I/Cardio/GI

Transfer of care sends a shiver down every coders and physicians' spine. Stop living in fear and start recouping the added money your due with these tips on distinguishing a consult from an office or hospital visit. Bonus: Get the signs you need to spot to code these higher-paying services.

Presenter: Deborah Grider, CPC-EMS, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P

If med school only taught your physicians to bill 99213s, show them how a 99214 and a 99212 feel. These tips will help put a proper curve in your office's visit coding, which will generate more revenue and avoid outside audits.

Presenter: Catherine Gray, RHIT, CCS, CPC-I/Cardio/GI

Coding based on time is an available option in the Evaluation and Management documentation guidelines, but many providers don’t understand the ins and outs of time based coding and documentation. You will dig into the documentation required and the coding conventions for these CPT codes. Walk a way with actual examples of documentation in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Presenter: Jillian Harrington, MHA, CPC-I, CCS-P, MHP

Negging G0101 when your physician doesn't provide a breast exam or using G0245 without 2 ICD-9 codes will cost you due beneficiary pay. Get the latest scoop on Medicare coverage requirements to get claims paid on initial submission and to avoid having your practice foot noncovered bills.

Presenter: Maggie Mac, CMM, CPC, CMSCS, CCP, ICCE

Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) , Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC), Medicare Contractor audits and the Office of the Inspector General are CMS’ initiatives to identify inappropriate billing. This session will provide an explanation of the different methods and how to handle requests for information. You will walk away knowing the audit process and have keys to effectively handle if and when your records get requested.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

Tired of struggling on whether to code an office visit with a same-day well check or with a procedure? Examine documentation details that will let you greenlight an E/M-25 with confidence.

Presenter: Catherine Gray, RHIT, CCS, CPC-I/Cardio/GI

Coding for obstetric care isn't easy. Filled with rules and exceptions, these ob packages can give even the most experienced coder a headache. Discover what you should -- and should not -- include in the global ob package, and recoup maximum reimbursement.

Presenter: Melanie Witt, RN, COBGC, MA

Urogynecology procedures present unique coding challenges, but with the tips and techniques you’ll learn in this session, you can select codes with confidence. Those pesky pelvic repairs, mesh placements, and sling procedures will seem easy after you know the ins and outs of the urogynecology codes. Even complications after surgery won’t put a crimp in your coding!

Presenter: Nicole Martin, CPC

Deciding between codes for routine and more targeted ultrasounds can be challenging, but the key to the right choice is two faceted: look at the equipment your ob-gyn uses and the medical indications prompting the ultrasound. Our expert shows you how.

Presenter: Melanie Witt, RN, COBGC, MA

Protect your physicians’ E/M levels with these tools that will get the coding team submitting MDM-driven services that will withstand any payer scrutiny. Plus, bust the E/M loophole myth in this action packed session.

Presenter: Sandy Nicholson, MA, RHIA, CCS-P

Your practice is more likely to report 99213 and 99214 than other established patient E/M codes, but beware: payers audit 99214 more than any other E/M code. Can you withstand scrutiny?

Presenter: Peggy Stilley, COBGC, ACS-OB

These magical two numbers have the power to make or break a payment. Find out how to unleash their revenue without winding up an OIG statistic. Plus, debunk carrier versus payer modifier myths that can leave money on the table.

Presenter: Deborah Grider, CPC-EMS, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P

In addition to tackling basic rules and hard-to-find conditions, you'll also make certain you're reporting 2009's new and revised ICD-9 codes.

Presenter: Melanie Witt, RN, COBGC, MA

Sure, working appeals is a good idea. But with few staff, heavy workloads and little spare time, can you really find time for this work? Appeals expert will tell you how you can’t afford not to, while teaching you to work smarter on getting payment faster with fewer snags.

Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CPC-E/M, RCC

Are you missing out on billing some consults because of misconceptions about what qualifies? Capture your consultation and counseling visits every time following these examples and expert advice.

Presenter: Jan Rasmussen, CPC, ACS-OB, ACS-GI

If you shy away from E/M codes when you are reporting preventive service codes, then you could be missing out on reimbursement. Pick your preventive service codes for both Medicare and commercial payers -- and learn what to do when the ob-gyn sees the patient for a problem visit in addition.

Presenter: Dr. Harry Stuber, COBGC, FACOG

You've got questions? We've got answers. Ask all your questions at this brief Q&A session.

Presenter: Melanie Witt, RN, COBGC, MA
                  Dr. Harry Stuber, COBGC, FACOG
                  Jan Rasmussen, CPC, ACS-OB, ACS-GI
                  Peggy Stilley, COBGC, ACS-OB

If you overlook Pap risk categories, you could be setting yourself up for a denial. Establish these rules-of-the-road for reporting screening tests, including FOBT, breast exams, etc.

Presenter: Jan Rasmussen, CPC, ACS-OB, ACS-GI

If a patient presents to your practice complaining she is unable to get pregnant, you shouldn't automatically assume that you'll be sacrificing payer reimbursement for this visit. Focusing on symptoms can make all the difference in how payers view your claims.

Presenter: Peggy Stilley, COBGC, ACS-OB

Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) , Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC), Medicare Contractor audits and the Office of the Inspector General are CMS’ initiatives to identify inappropriate billing. This session will provide an explanation of the different methods and how to handle requests for information.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

You'll see gyn patients come in for pelvic pain, DUB, vulvodynia, SUI/prolapse, and so on. Are you well-versed in procedure and diagnosis codes? Find out in this session.

Presenter: Dr. Harry Stuber, COBGC, FACOG

If you overlook Pap risk categories, you could be setting yourself up for a denial. Establish these rules-of-the-road for reporting screening tests, including FOBT, breast exams, etc.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

Get up to speed on the latest requirements for reporting ophthalmology services. During this 1-hour session, our expert speaker will show you what it takes to choose the correct codes for your patients' office visits -- and what it takes to get paid. She'll explain in plain English the unique reporting guidelines for this specialty with real life examples. Plus she'll share teamwork tips for physicians and office personnel that spell cleaner claims.

Presenter: Raequell Duran, CPC

Code for code, consultations represent 20-30% more revenue than new patient visits. Are you getting your fair share? Get tips on Documentation do's and don'ts for successful reimbursement of consults and the best way to convince physicians to capture and document consult services correctly. Simple steps for better documentation - without more work! Is your practice currently losing cash on consults? Find out now.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

Develop your modifier “must” list by learning all the in’s and out’s of CPT modifiers. The OIG and even private insurers are cracking down on overuse of modifiers 25 and 59. Are you sure you’re using them correctly? After this session, you can be sure. Gain the confidence to capture an E/M session with a minor procedure, override an NCCI edit, correctly bill a bilateral procedure, escape a global period, and apply the decision for surgery modifier.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

Sure, working appeals is a good idea. But with few staff, heavy workloads and little spare time, can you really find time for this work? Appeals expert will tell you how you can't afford not to, while teaching you to work smarter, not harder on getting payment faster with fewer snags.

Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CPC-E/M, RCC

With healthcare resources stretched to the limit these days, your office needs to collect every dollar it deserves. Learn how to operate efficiently in today's complex regulatory environment by optimizing your coding and compliance efforts. Get tips on designing exam forms and chart auditing. Revolutionize your documentation with color-coding and tabbing -- and help keep your practice audit-free.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

If your cataract surgery coding is a little cloudy, you can say goodbye to the reimbursement you rightly deserve and say hello to an audit. Tackle common coding and billing problems that arise when billing for cataract co-management services in this information-packed session. Get all the tips and solutions you need to code cataract co-management services correctly the first time, so you can avoid audits and get timely payment.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

If you assume all eyelid procedures are cosmetic, you could be cheating your practice out of insurance reimbursement if the surgery is medically necessary. Ophthalmic surgeons who perform blepharoplasty know that most insurers, including Medicare carriers, are predisposed to denying payment, and to assuming the procedure is cosmetic. But if your documentation can prove medical necessity, you could be earning hundreds in deserved reimbursement. Find out the testing, coding, and documentation secrets behind successful bleph billing.

Presenter: Becky Zellmer, CPC-E/M, MBS, CBCS

The development of new intravitreal injections is great news for patients suffering from conditions like wet AMD or endophthalmitis -- but it's not always great news for coders and billers trying to get reimbursed for "investigational" or "off-label" drugs. Get help keeping track of FDA approvals and carriers' coverage decisions for these injection treatment options. Find out how to get the payment you deserve for the drug supply, and whether or not payment is the patient's or the insurer's responsibility.

Presenter: Becky Zellmer, CPC-E/M, MBS, CBCS

Contractor audits and the Office of the Inspector General are CMS’ initiatives to identify inappropriate billing. This session will provide an explanation of the different methods and how to handle requests for information. You will walk away knowing the audit process and have keys to effectively handle if and when your records get requested.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

You don't have to spend hours upon hours researching and reviewing countless web pages to learn how to participate in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) program. So don't pass up your opportunity to get Medicare bonuses simply for providing the high-quality care you always do. Learn the eye-care measures you can report -- from glaucoma evaluations to AMD care -- and get the codes you need to cash in.

Presenter: Becky Zellmer, CPC-E/M, MBS, CBCS

Get up to speed on the latest requirements for reporting ophthalmology services. During this 1-hour session, our expert speaker will show you what it takes to choose the correct codes for your patients' office visits -- and what it takes to get paid. She'll explain in plain English the unique reporting guidelines for this specialty with real life examples. Plus she'll share teamwork tips for physicians and office personnel that spell cleaner claims.

Presenter: Raequell Duran, CPC

Code for code, consultations represent 20-30% more revenue than new patient visits. Are you getting your fair share? Get tips on Documentation do's and don'ts for successful reimbursement of consults and the best way to convince physicians to capture and document consult services correctly. Simple steps for better documentation - without more work! Is your practice currently losing cash on consults? Find out now.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

Develop your modifier “must” list by learning all the in’s and out’s of CPT modifiers. The OIG and even private insurers are cracking down on overuse of modifiers 25 and 59. Are you sure you’re using them correctly? After this session, you can be sure. Gain the confidence to capture an E/M session with a minor procedure, override an NCCI edit, correctly bill a bilateral procedure, escape a global period, and apply the decision for surgery modifier.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

You don't have to spend hours upon hours researching and reviewing countless web pages to learn how to participate in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) program. So don't pass up your opportunity to get Medicare bonuses simply for providing the high-quality care you always do. Learn the eye-care measures you can report -- from glaucoma evaluations to AMD care -- and get the codes you need to cash in.

Presenter: Becky Zellmer, CPC-E/M, MBS, CBCS

Sure, working appeals is a good idea. But with few staff, heavy workloads and little spare time, can you really find time for this work? Appeals expert will tell you how you can't afford not to, while teaching you to work smarter, not harder on getting payment faster with fewer snags.

Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CPC-E/M, RCC

With healthcare resources stretched to the limit these days, your office needs to collect every dollar it deserves. Learn how to operate efficiently in today's complex regulatory environment by optimizing your coding and compliance efforts. Get tips on designing exam forms and chart auditing. Revolutionize your documentation with color-coding and tabbing -- and help keep your practice audit-free.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

If your cataract surgery coding is a little cloudy, you can say goodbye to the reimbursement you rightly deserve and say hello to an audit. Tackle common coding and billing problems that arise when billing for cataract co-management services in this information-packed session. Get all the tips and solutions you need to code cataract co-management services correctly the first time, so you can avoid audits and get timely payment.

Presenter: Riva Lee Asbell

If you assume all eyelid procedures are cosmetic, you could be cheating your practice out of insurance reimbursement if the surgery is medically necessary. Ophthalmic surgeons who perform blepharoplasty know that most insurers, including Medicare carriers, are predisposed to denying payment, and to assuming the procedure is cosmetic. But if your documentation can prove medical necessity, you could be earning hundreds in deserved reimbursement. Find out the testing, coding, and documentation secrets behind successful bleph billing.

Presenter: Becky Zellmer, CPC-E/M, MBS, CBCS

The development of new intravitreal injections is great news for patients suffering from conditions like wet AMD or endophthalmitis -- but it's not always great news for coders and billers trying to get reimbursed for "investigational" or "off-label" drugs. Get help keeping track of FDA approvals and carriers' coverage decisions for these injection treatment options. Find out how to get the payment you deserve for the drug supply, and whether or not payment is the patient's or the insurer's responsibility.

Presenter: Becky Zellmer, CPC-E/M, MBS, CBCS

Contractor audits and the Office of the Inspector General are CMS’ initiatives to identify inappropriate billing. This session will provide an explanation of the different methods and how to handle requests for information. You will walk away knowing the audit process and have keys to effectively handle if and when your records get requested.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics and Orthotic Supply (DMEPOS): Why in the world are eyeglasses and contact lenses treated as durable medical equipment? File claims for “refractive” supplies correctly the first time so money isn’t lost due to refilling or for Remittance Advice messages that don’t allow you to collect non-covered supplies from you patient, the Medicare Beneficiary. Sample CMS 1500 claim forms with information on the corresponding loops for electronic data interchange.

Presenter: Joyce D. Ardrey, CPC

Throat-related coding may send you into the unfamiliar terrain of CPT’s digestive system. If you don’t recognize key terms, you might miss the anatomical structure and overlook the correct code. Coding lesion removals, T&As, and uvulopalatopharyngoplasties will make more sense thanks to these simple strategies.

Presenter: John F. Bishop, PA-C, CPC, MS, CWS

It's no longer enough to just check off elements to get to higher levels--you have to show a reason for doing it.

Presenter: Sandy Nicholson, MA, RHIA, CCS-P

Does reading a FESS op note give you a sinus headache? If so, you’re not alone. Coding ENT procedures is overwhelming to even the most experienced coders, thanks to long and complicated op notes. Lots of questions arise on how to code the report -- and capture the revenue you deserve. Get a leg up on the landmarks that’ll point you in the right direction for your CPT selection.

Presenter: John F. Bishop, PA-C, CPC, MS, CWS

With no CPT reference to Tymp I, and ENTs using ambiguous terms, such as “myringotomy with tubes,” getting the right outer, middle, or inner ear code can prove a real chore. Don’t despair. Go home armed with the info you need to hone in on the correct otology code every time.

Presenter: Marion Salwin, CPC, CPC-I

58, 78, or 79: The difference can spell P-A-Y or D-E-N-I-A-L. This interactive session will put your modifier use on the proper payment path. Work through scenarios that support an E/M-25, OV-24, or procedure-76 and ones that don't to experience first hand how to unlock revenue with these add-ons.

Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CPC-E/M, RCC

Feeling the pinch to code a 99211 with allergy testing, or an E/M with an allergy injection? Before you say, "OK," get these facts. You'll also go home with a handy guide to nail down the reportable number of doses every time. Count injections, sticks, venoms and more without breaking a sweat.

Presenter: Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, PCS

Coding based on time is an available option in the Evaluation and Management documentation guidelines, but many providers don’t understand the ins and outs of time based coding and documentation. You will dig into the documentation required and the coding conventions for these CPT codes. Walk a way with actual examples of documentation in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Presenter: Jillian Harrington, MHA, CPC-I, CCS-P, MHP

Per hour, in-office care can pay more than surgery provided you correctly collect on scopes, consults, and unrelated post-op services. Spot documentation details that point to a higher-level E/M — and get tips on coding visits without patients, quantifying risk as part of MDM, and navigating CPT versus CMS rules.

Presenter: Diana Zirul, MPA, RHIA

Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) , Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC), Medicare Contractor audits and the Office of the Inspector General are CMS’ initiatives to identify inappropriate billing. This session will provide an explanation of the different methods and how to handle requests for information. You will walk away knowing the audit process and have keys to effectively handle if and when your records get requested.

Presenter: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC, CPC, CCS

You want to capture added grafting codes when you should. But sometimes the ear or neck procedure includes the skin work and other times it doesn’t. And then sometimes you can add a lesion code, too. Go inside the world of cysts, tympanoplasties and neck dissections to up pay without unbundling.

Presenter: Diana Zirul, MPA, RHIA

Just when you thought you had 99477's uses pinned down, CPT throws you a curveball with revamped hospital newborn and pediatric codes. These tips will help you take advantage of these services and will halt truncated code denials for wart removal, fever and more.

Presenter: Julia Pillsbury, DO, FACOP, FAAP

It's no longer enough to just check off elements to get to higher levels--you have to show a reason for doing it.

Presenter: Sandy Nicholson, MA, RHIA, CCS-P

Think there's no way, you'll ever have enough ROS to code a level-five office visit? Find out the exception to this requirement. Plus, get touchy-feely - and then scientific - with 99212-99215 to help your practice resist downcoding while still remaining safe.

Presenter: Donelle Holle, RN

Protect your physicians' E/M levels with these tools that will get the coding team submitting MDM-driven services that will withstand any payer scrutiny. Plus, bust the E/M loophole myth in this action packed session.

Presenter: Sandy Nicholson, MA, RHIA, CCS-P

You're not alone if your superbill contains only one immunization administration family. Get strategies that make sense - and get you paid - for reporting vaccinations. We'll debunk common myths of newborn well visits, V20.2 usage, sports exams and more.

Presenter: Julia Pillsbury, DO, FACOP, FAAP

Using 9921X for that splinter removal, nosebleed, fracture care could cost you a payment windfall. Open your eyes to opportunities to use minor procedural CPT codes and discover the work and documentation that will support them.

Presenter: Richard Harrison Tuck, MD

Sure, working appeals is a good idea. But with few staff, heavy workloads and little spare time, can you really find time for this work? Appeals expert will tell you how you can't afford not to, while teaching you to work smarter, not harder on getting payment faster with fewer snags.

Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CPC-E/M, RCC

If your tactic for deciding whether to add an office visit onto a preventive medicine service or procedure ticket is trying to make a hoop using the waste basket, there's a better method. Review charts that scream "Yes" to E/M-25s and "No" to denial acceptance.

Presenter: Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC

These incident-to musts will let your physician use ancillary staff to free up his valuable time while still allowing the encounter to capture 100 percent payment. This look inside the intricacies of this billing method will keep you CMS compliant and offer alternative strategies.

Presenter: Marvel J. Hammer ,RN CPC CCS-P PCS ACS-PM CHCO

Frustrated by denials for nutritionist-provided obesity counseling billed with 99401-99404? Discover the codes you should be using. Go home armed with new solutions for reporting sports injury prevention, asthma attack reduction, and other counseling sessions that your MAs, nurses and educators provide.

Presenter: Richard Harrison Tuck, MD

"Transfer of care sends a shiver down every coders and physicians' spine. Stop living in fear and start recouping the added money your due with these tips on distinguishing a consult from an office or hospital visit. Bonus: Get the signs you need to spot to code these higher-paying services."

Presenter: Deborah Grider, CPC-EMS, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P

You could collect follow-up fracture care pay if you use this two-digit appendage. A sticky note system could alert you to needing this denial averting modifier. Pediatric Coding Alert's writer will reveal these best-practice secrets while team-solving real-world cases. Bonus: Submit yours today.

Presenter: Jennifer Godreau, CPC

Coding based on time is an available option in the Evaluation and Management documentation guidelines, but many providers don’t understand the ins and outs of time based coding and documentation. You will dig into the documentation required and the coding conventions for these CPT codes. Walk a way with actual examples of documentation in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Presenter: Jillian Harrington, MHA, CPC-I, CCS-P, MHP

Not knowing if your E/M documentation will standup on review is a terrifying position that you don't have to be in. You'll be on equal grounds with any auditor after you see how she'll breakdown HPI, count exam bullets and weigh risk — and who'll she'll allow to record the ROS.

Presenter: Donelle Holle, RN

This ten-point coding checklist will put your practice on the path to increased pay with minimal liability. Detect charge ticket pitfalls, overlooked codes and front-to-back solutions that safely bring in the money.

Presenter: Richard Harrison Tuck, MD

Urogynecology procedures present unique coding challenges, but with the tips and techniques you'll learn in this session, you can select codes with confidence. Those pesky pelvic repairs, mesh placements, and sling procedures will seem easy after you know the ins and outs of the urogynecology codes. Even complications after surgery won't put a crimp in your coding!

Presenter: Nicole Martin, CPC

Laparoscopic procedures present many unique challenges for coders. Get the most up-to-date advice from the experts during this must-attend session. You'll learn the best codes for robotic surgeries and hand-assisted procedures, as well as how to report procedures during which the urologist converts from lap to open. Additionally, you'll get the inside info on when unlisted codes are your best option.

Presenter: Jonathan Rubenstein, MD

If you automatically assume you can’t separately report a urologist’s treatment of postoperative complications, you could be leaving money on the table. Knowing what qualifies as “typical” care will make your job easier. Our experts will answer all your global period questions including: What is a global period? When does the global period start? What, if any, modifiers do you need?

Presenter: Maggie M. Mac, CMM, CPC, CMSCS, CCP, ICCE

Ureteroscopies are usually commonplace in a urology practice, but that doesn't mean the coding is routine. When your urologist performs ureteroscopic treatment of stones or tumors make sure you have all the tools you need in your coding toolbox with the tips and tricks you'll learn during this session. Our expert will also cover how you should report percutaneous stone treatments and how CCI edits can affect your coding.

Presenter: Jonathan Rubenstein, MD

Modifiers can make or break your claims, and can even put you on the OIG's hot list. Knowing how to properly apply modifiers often determines whether you get paid or get denied so it's essential to understand what the modifiers mean and when to use them. Get to know the most-used modifiers and top mistakes to avoid.

Presenter: Leesa Israel, CPC, CUC, CMBS

2009 brought many changes to the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) coding. If you’re having trouble with the new ways to code TURPs, our expert is here to help. You’ll also learn how to report transurethral removal of bladder tumor (TURBT) and bladder biopsies. Wondering when you can report the tumor removal and a bladder biopsy? We’ll give you the must-have answers to this question and more.

Presenter: Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS

Your urologist says he performed a “voiding trial,” but which set of urodynamics codes should you turn to? With so many urodynamics tests and procedures, you may not even know where to begin. If you don’t capture every element of the service the urologist actually performed, your incomplete coding could be costing your practice more than $20 for every voiding trial. You’ll get the lowdown in this session, and learn to spot the urodynamics code differences like a pro.

Presenter: Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS

Some services and procedures are difficult to successfully code and bill no matter how many years you have on the job. Get top-notch expert advice on how to handle your claims involving Botox, fiducial markers, physiotherapy, biofeedback, urinary incontinence treatments, and much more.

Presenter: Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS

If you aren’t reporting the in-office imaging your urologists perform, you’re losing out on untapped revenue. Let our expert guide you through deciphering technical and professional components. Plus, get tips on what the physician needs to document in every imaging record before you can start coding.

Presenter: Cheryl A. Schad, BA Ed, CPC, ACS-RA, PCS