Early Registration

Expert Strategies To Make You A Vascular IR Coding Superstar
Presenter: Cheryl A. Schad, BA Ed, CPC, ACS-RA

Devote a full afternoon to IR so you can master the basics and zero in on the advanced strategies that will make you a vascular coding superstar. Never fear another angiogram, angioplasty or other IR claim again.

Registration, Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

Non-Vascular IR Coding: Stumble-Free Expert Tips To Get The Revenue You Deserve
Presenter: Cheryl A. Schad, BA Ed, CPC, ACS-RA

Stop stumbling over urinary, biliary and other non-vascular procedures. We’ve got the strategies you need for clean IR claims, including tips for the growing field of pain management.

E/M For Radiology Coders: Expert Tactics To Get Every Penny In The Door
Presenter: Cheryl A. Schad, BA Ed, CPC, ACS-RA

Missing billable E/M services is like giving your radiologist’s time away. Learn all the ins and outs of E/M coding, including modifier must-haves, global period rules, and the nuts and bolts of consultations.

Get Up To Speed On Computed Tomographic Angiography (CTA) And Increase Your Bottom-Line
Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CPC-E/M, RCC, Radiology

If you missed CPT’s change to 2008 CTA codes, you could be shortchanging your practice. Get up to speed with this detailed discussion of CT vs. CTA, coverage, postprocessing and more.

Get The Inside Scoop On Nuclear Medicine Revisions And Maximize Your Practice's Revenue
Presenter: Becki Garaud, CPC, CPC-E/M, RCC, Radiology

How will CPT revisions to 78811-778816 play out for your practice? Get the inside scoop in this session, covering PET, SPECT and other crucial nuclear medicine coding tips.

Become A Mammogram Coding Guru With These Comprehensive, Expert Tips
Presenter: Cheryl A. Schad, BA Ed, CPC, ACS-RA

If you’re searching for answers to your mammogram questions — diagnostic, screening, digital, CAD, MR and more — look no further. This comprehensive session covers all you need to know about accurate mammogram reporting.

OIG Workplan: Is Your Practice Protected?
Presented By: Yvonne Hoiland, CCS-P, CPC-H, RCC, CPC, PMCC Instructor

MRI, ultrasound and IDTFs all made the 2008 workplan. Find out where to focus your compliance efforts to be sure your practice is protected.

Ace Your Radiological Guidance Coding With Fail-Safe Expert Tips
Sandy Giangreco, CPC-OBGYN, CPC-H, CPC-I

CPT 2008 offers up a slew of new codes that include radiological guidance, but that doesn’t mean you can forget 77001-77032. Become a guidance ace with expert tips on when to code guidance separately, how to choose the proper code and how to be sure your radiologist gets paid for team procedures.

Cocktail Party

Continental Breakfast & Exhibits

Diagnostic Radiology Definitions: Are You Getting Every Dollar You Deserve?
Presented By: Yvonne Hoiland, CCS-P, CPC-H, RCC, CPC, PMCC Instructor

Keeping track of CPT guidelines defining complete and limited studies is the only way to be sure you get every dollar you deserve. Take your know-how up a notch by learning what to look for to be sure you choose the proper code — even when you face exceptions to the rule.

5 Most Common Mistakes In Diagnostic Radiology And How To Avoid Them
Sandy Giangreco, CPC-OBGYN, CPC-H, CPC-I

Confused by questions about units, views and other issues you face every day? Even seasoned veterans aren’t immune to the 5 coding pitfalls our expert will reveal. Sign up to learn how to spot them before they sink your claims.

Proven Techniques For Ensuring Complete Radiology Documentation

Don’t be fooled by documentation tips and tricks that could land you in hot water. Find out compliant methods that really work to get you the complete documentation you need.

New STARK Rule: An In-Depth Look At Exactly What It Means For Radiology
Presenter: Bruce E.H. Johnson

Radiology practices face special challenges under Stark, and one little slip-up could mean significant fines and ugly charges. Steer clear of the fed’s crosshairs with this in-depth look at exactly what Stark means for radiology. And don’t miss this step-by-step guide to resolving any problems you discover.