Physiatry Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Conference
March 27-29, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV, Wynn Las Vegas

Expert Speakers

Trish Bukauskas, CMM, CPC, CMSC, CMPE, has over 20 years in the medical field. She currently is the CEO of TB CONSULTING, a firm that specializes in education, consulting, medical billing, auditing, compliance and initial start up of medical offices and hospitals. She is a Certified Medical Manager (CMM) through the Professional Association of HealthCare Office Managers (PAHCOM), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), a Certified Multi-Specialty Coder (CMSC) with the Professional Association of HealthCare Specialists(PAHCS) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Joan Gilhooley, MBA, CPC, CHhCC, is president and consultant with Medical Business Resources LLC, has 25+ years experience in health care. Since 1992, she’s instructed physicians and coders in E/M coding, auditing and other coding and reimbursement. She’s also the technical editor for Primary Care Coder’s Pink Sheet and facilitator for the MGMA on-line course “Assessing and Improving Your Billing Office.” She is involved in health care fraud litigation. Marvel J. Hammer, RN, BS, CPC, CCS-P, ASC-PM ,CHhCO, is a coding and compliance consultant and principal of MJH Consulting. She provides documentation auditing, healthcare compliance evaluations and coding/account receivables assistance for her clients. Additionally, she has attained the qualifications of Advanced Coding Specialist – Pain Management and Certified Healthcare Compliance Officer. She is a registered nurse with over 25 years experience in a multitude of specialties. Her field of specialties includes Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, and Occupational Medicine. Betty A. Johnson, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CIC, is a healthcare consultant with over 19 years experience in physician coding, billing, and education. She is the president and CEO of CPC Solutions, Inc. She serves on the National Advisory Board of the American Academy of Professional Coders as the Member Relations Officer - East. She is also an Academy workshop presenter. She presents various coding and billing-related topics across the country. She is also a featured writer for the Academy’s Coding Edge magazine. Mrs. Johnson holds a B.A. in Healthcare Administration. She focuses on coding and billing issues, fraud and abuse compliance, reimbursement issues, and PATH guidelines.   Aubrey Lesicki, CPC, has worked in medical offices in a variety of settings for 13 years. Her experience for the last 7 years has been focused in the medical billing, coding and auditing arena. She has a BS in psychology and biology from the University of Michigan and she is a Certified Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders. Joanne Mehmert, CPC has specialized in medical office management and reimbursement issues for the past 35 years. Joanne is an independent consultant based in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a regular speaker at the Anesthesia Answer Book Conferences sponsored by United Communications Group, Healthstream Education Courses, and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. She has also been a past speaker for Diamond Headache and American Society of Professional Coders. Joanne co-authored “Prescription for Pain Billing”, the first book dedicated to the appropriate coding of pain procedures. The book is written in lay language to help billing and office staff learn about the procedures for which they bill.