Without a basic foundation in coding knowledge, you could be losing hundreds of dollars each month because of small mistakes. Master the basics and set yourself a step ahead of other coders. Learn the ins and outs of the CPT manual, CCI edits, diagnosis coding, and more. Unlock the secrets to quick, accurate coding with these expert tips and tricks.

Unlock the secrets that payers don’t want you to know, and become a better, more accurate,
more productive biller. Dissect the CMS 1500 claim form. Learn tips and tricks for getting claims paid quickly and easily. Discover hidden tricks to streamline your practice’s billing process and claim follow up.

Get the heads-up on potential changes to CPT, including what consult changes could mean for 77261-77263 claims. Plus discover what’s in store from the OIG Workplan. You’ll even discuss releases from OIG during the past year, such as the chemotherapy administration report, to see how OIG targets affect real-world oncology and hematology practices.

Lab and hematology reimbursement issues can add serious frustration to your day, but our
expert is here to make your life a little easier. Take your lab coding to another level with proven tactics for acing bone marrow biopsies, diagnosis coding, blood draws, and ESA services. And don’t miss this list of MUEs you need to watch for.

Modifiers are a part of CPT that is often overlooked and misunderstood by coders and payers alike. They are integral to the correct coding of services, adding that extra information needed to qualify what has been done. Yet, when improperly used, or worse yet, improperly processed, they effect reimbursement dramatically. This class looks at modifiers and their role in coding and ultimately their effect on reimbursement.

Beat the drug coding blues with our expert's tips and tactics on new HCPCS codes as well as how to report off-label uses and drug waste. Plus get the rundown on which oral drugs you may report to Part B.

Few practices have implemented eScribing for 2009 and taken advantage of the 2% Medicare bonus. Many are waiting for their decision for EHR implementation. eScribing can be implemented independently and easily. This class looks at how this bonus producing, patient safety and efficiency boosting addition can be implemented. Attendees will learn what is involved to the implementation of an eScribing system, whether integrated with an EHR or stand alone, the advantages of implementing a stand-alone eScribing system now, and a will review two case studies from actual implementations. Various stand-alone systems will be discussed as well as operation with no interfaces at all, with a one-time demographic dump, with a daily schedule interface and a full interface with the practice’s Practice Management System. The costs and benefits of various options will also be reviewed.

You know that even if you master the maze of infusion coding rules, real-life situations can still throw you a curveball. Find out how to apply published guidelines to the cases you see in your practice, including the lowdown on concurrent infusions, the reality of hydration coding and the drug coding essentials that reimbursement changes are making more indispensable everyday.

A new code for chemotherapy-induced anemia could be big news for your claims. Learn how to use this new code and the other changes ICD-9 2010 has in store. Plus get a refresher on proper use of the neoplasm table and those tricky "history of" codes.

Some of your radiation oncology coding options are the same regardless of treatment modality. Here's what you need to know about coding treatment planning, isodose plans, treatment devices, and physics services.

An EMR system can be a great thing for your billing system and your practice in general, but if you don't ask the right questions, you could set your practice up for disaster. Finding the right EMR system for your individual practice is key. There are efficiency and monetary benefits to implementing an EMR, but, adopting an EMR requires careful and thoughtful consideration. In this session, you'll learn:

Boost your brachytherapy coding accuracy with a look at the codes you need to know - including those outside of the 77xxx range. You'll discover how to avoid the common mistakes and audit traps that can sink your claims. Return home ready to take on your next brachytherapy challenge.

Too many physicians think that fraud prosecution will not happen to them and that they will not be fallen by the penalties and terrors of an investigation. I have seen in my experience as an expert witness that any physician can be investigated for fraudulent practices, anyone, whether they truly participated in fraudulent activities or not. This is the story of a physician and what he went through in order to prove his innocence instead of just capitulating and settling. The cost to the practice and the physicians is tremendously high and the prosecution process is very painful. This class will not only address how a practice can get into this situation but what they can do to avoid prosecution. And in the worse possible outcomes, what to do should the US Attorney pursue indictment. Success does not only rest on documentation, proper and compliant operations, but putting together the right defense team.

Find out what the authorities have to say about physician supervision requirements — and the safe way to apply those rules. Whether you've heard conflicting information about radiation oncology requirements or need the skinny on who must be present for infusion services, our expert separates authoritative guidelines from nonauthoritative suggestions so you can keep your practice compliant.

Presenter: Joyce Matola

If you haven’t dealt with payer overpayments yet, it’s only a matter of time. Overpayments happen for a variety of reasons. But if you don’t know how to deal with them — and the subsequent refund process — you could be setting your practice up for fines and fraud allegations. Refunds don’t need to be difficult, however. Attend this session to get the scoop from the experts on what you need to do — and when you need to do it — to stay compliant and keep payers happy.

Get the scoop on the PQRI measures that apply specifically to your oncology practice. And as a special bonus, learn foolproof tactics for capturing PQRI data simply and efficiently so you can take the struggle out of meeting Medicare's requirements and earn your bonus.

If you know how to decipher all the rows and columns, the Medicare physician fee schedule can be a wealth of information. Let our expert outline what gold nuggets of information you can uncover if you know where to look. You’ll also discover how not using the fee schedule can cost you money. Plus, find out what next year’s fee schedule means to your reimbursement!

You've mastered the rules presented in our infusion coding session. Now apply them to realistic cases and get immediate feedback from our expert presenter. You'll go back to your office confident you can code any case that comes your way. Tackle multi-drug infusion sessions, including antineoplastics, anti-emetics, and more. Plus determine when you may report hydration in various scenarios.

If you aren’t effectively collecting from patients and payers, your physician is working basically for free. Practice income directly relates to how successful your collections efforts are. Learn everything you need to know to keep the money flowing in this comprehensive workshop. We’ll cover both patient collections and payer collections. Bonus: Our expert will give you sample collections scenarios you can use to train everyone in your office and increase your collections rates.

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? Our appeals expert will tell you why you can't afford not to follow up on claims denials, while teaching you to work smarter, not harder on getting payment faster with fewer snags.