Agenda Anesthesia Dec 2011 FL

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Anesthesia Agenda
CodingCon FL Dec 2011

Schedule	Anesthesia Track December 2011
	Pre-Conference Workshop- Thursday, December 1, 2011
11:00am – 1:00pm	Early Registration/ Exhibits
1:00pm – 5:00pm	Anesthesia 101-Basic Anesthesia Concepts
	Whether you are brand new to the specialty of anesthesia or you just want to brush up on the basics, attend this A-Z presentation on the basics of anesthesia coding and billing. This interactive session will give you a solid foundation on which to build your anesthesia knowledge and provide an atmosphere in which to get your questions answered. Get on track to being an ace anesthesia coder.
Presenter:	Judi Blaszczyk RN, CPC, ACS-PM
2:45pm – 3:00pm	Refreshment Break/ Exhibits
	Main Conference Sessions Day 1 – Friday, December 2, 2011
8:00am – 9:00am	Registration/ Refreshments/ Exhibits
9:00am – 10:00am	Diagnosis Coding for Anesthesia
	Do diagnosis codes make your head swim? Are you having trouble relating diagnosis codes to the anesthesia services your clinicians provide? If the answer to one or both of these is yes – join us for a review of diagnosis coding for anesthesia services, including common coding misconceptions. We’ll also discuss ICD-10 implementation and certification requirements.
Presenter:	Kelly Dennis, MBA, ACS-AN, CANPC, CHCA, CPC, CPC-I
10:00am-10:15am	Refreshment Break/ Exhibits
10:15am-11:15am	Protecting your Anesthesia Practice
	The old adage of “the best defense is a good offense” applies to protecting your anesthesia practice. The best offense for your anesthesia practice is a documented and actively managed compliance plan. Understanding the key components to an anesthesia specific compliance plan and how to show active compliance is critical to minimizing your risk and protecting your practice. You’ll walk away able to assess or structure an anesthesia specific compliance plan and understand what is necessary to actively manage the compliance program.
Presenter:	Lynette Peterson, SCP-AN
11:15am-12:15pm	OB Anesthesia-”Delivering” Compliant Documentation and Reimbursement
	The term “OB anesthesia” covers the gamut of analgesia and anesthesia for maternity related cases. Attend this informative session to gain a well rounded understanding of coding and billing for these services. Understand your options for billing for labor epidurals; learn the documentation requirements for OB services and practice coding even the most complex cases so you can “deliver” compliant billing and maximize your practice’s reimbursement.
Presenter:	Judith L. Blaszczyk RN, CPC, ACS-PM
12:15pm – 1:15pm	Lunch/ Exhibits
1:15pm-2:15pm	Anesthesiologist Out of the OR
	(Course Descriptors)
Presenter:	Leslie Johnson
2:15pm-3:15pm	Physician Quality Reporting System
	If your practice is still talking about reporting “PQRI” and not yet reporting, this is a can’t miss session. What used to be a voluntary “initiative” program is now a voluntary “system”. Soon it will be a requirement for reporting quality measures that will reduce your Medicare payments if measures are NOT reported. This session will discuss what your practice can do to get on board with PQRS or ensure you are reporting the right way to receive your bonus.
Presenter:	Kelly Dennis, MBA, ACS-AN, CANPC, CHCA, CPC, CPC-I
3:15pm-3:30pm	Refreshment Break/ Exhibits
3:30pm-4:30pm	Anesthesia Billers Frequently Asked Questions
	You are not alone! In this session, we will discuss FAQs and answers from list serves. This is also an opportunity to discuss your specific practice problems.
Presenter:	Kelly Dennis, MBA, ACS-AN, CANPC, CHCA, CPC, CPC-I
5:00-6:00 p.m.	Reception and Fellowship
	Main Conference Sessions Day 2 – Saturday, December 3, 2011
8:00am – 9:00am	Breakfast/ Exhibits
9:00am – 10:00am	Is There A Case On That?: Lessons for Anesthesia Groups from Real Cases
	Ever wonder why anesthesia services are documented a certain way? Learn from real cases that have dictated certain aspects of documenting and billing anesthesia servcies.
Presenter:	Lynette Peterson, SCP-AN
10:00am-10:15am	Refreshment Break/ Exhibits
10:15am-11:15am	Putting Time on Your Side
	Anesthesia time is the number one area prosecuted by the government for anesthesia providers. Is your practice making some of the most common mistakes? Does the anesthesia time for obstetric services make your practice stand out? Put time on your side by understanding the key elements of anesthesia time and how to avoid common problems.
Presenter:	Lynette Peterson, SCP-AN
11:15am-12:15pm	TEE for Anesthesia
Presenter:	Leslie Johnson
12:15pm – 1:15pm	Lunch/ Exhibits
1:15pm-2:15pm	Managing Medical Necessity
Presenter:	Leslie Johnson
2:15pm-3:15pm	Billing Anesthesia When Surgery is Cancelled
	Are anesthesia services billable when the surgery is cancelled? The answer will depend on what services were provided and other unique variables. Join us for this session and you will walk away with the answers to help your practice determine whether services are billable and how they should be reported
Presenter:	Kelly Dennis, MBA, ACS-AN, CANPC, CHCA, CPC, CPC-I
3:15pm-3:30pm	Refreshment Break/ Exhibits
3:30pm-4:30pm	Conducting an Internal Audit for your Anesthesia Practice
	Compliance plans are not yet mandatory, although it looks like they will be within the next few years! Learning how to conduct an internal audit of your practice will help ensure you are following the applicable billing and coding rules required by CMS and other payers. You will leave this session with an understanding of risk areas unique to anesthesia practices
Presenter:	Kelly Dennis, MBA, ACS-AN, CANPC, CHCA, CPC, CPC-I

Barbara Cobuzzi

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Barbara Cobuzzi MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCC

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Agenda Anesthesia Dec 2011 FL

Barbara Cobuzzi

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Barbara Cobuzzi MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCC