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Rehab
Billing and Reimbursement Conference
March 27-29, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV,
Wynn Las Vegas
The following agenda will provide you with a listing of all sessions that will be included in your CD-ROM and Document Book purchase.
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Pre-Conference
Workshops
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 |
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11:00pm
- 1:00pm |
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Registration |
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1:00pm
- 5:00pm |
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Master Rehab Documentation Essentials To Ensure You're Paid!
Presented By: Rick Gawenda, PT
Stop losing cash to inadequate documentation! Our nationally recognized expert will provide you with must-have resources and references to get you current with the ever-changing reimbursement and documentation guidelines. Plus, you’ll learn timeless tools to make documentation more payer-friendly. |
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2:45pm
- 3:15pm |
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Refreshment Break - Exhibits |
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Day
1: Conference
Friday, March 28th, 2008 |
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8:00am
- 9:00am |
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Registration and Breakfast/Exhibits
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9:00am
- 10:30am |
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CPT Coding Secrets For Rehab: Make Sure You’re Covering All Your Bases
Presented By: Rick Gawenda, PT
Compared to other specialties, rehab services have few CPT codes,— but that doesn’t mean they’re any easier to bill. With timed and untimed services to juggle, new technology lacking specific codes, and CCI edits to boot, you have a lot to keep straight. So start your conference off with a solid foundation. Whether you’re just learning the ropes or are here for a valuable review, make sure you’re not missing anything that could be costing your rehab organization’s bottom line.
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10:30am
- 10:45am |
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10:45pm
-12:45pm |
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Insurance Contracts: Cracking Their Code — And Negotiating Changes
Presenter: Kate Brewer, PT, MBA, GCS
Those confusing and dense documents might be a pain to read, but well worth your time if you can spot financial traps — or find language worth negotiating. Hear the expert’s take on what you can’t miss — and how to be a smooth talker with your insurance companies. This session is your chance to know exactly what to look for and how to spot the deal-breaker that could be costing your organization thousands of dollars. |
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12:45pm
-1:45pm |
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Lunch
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1:45pm
- 2:45pm |
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Mastering CCI Edits, Modifier 59, and ICD-9s: There’s An Easier Way
Presented By: Kate Brewer, PT, MBA, GCS
Don’t let the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits or ICD-9 dilemmas be the bane of your existence. Easy tips and education tools are at hand to help master these coding puzzles, and our expert presenter will show you how during this 1-hour session. First, you’ll learn how to spot a CCI edits and how to work around it if your payer allows. Then, get ready to pump up your medical necessity prowess with ICD-9 coding know-how specific to rehab services. With the right techniques at hand, you won’t miss a single code — or payment.
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2:45pm
- 3:45pm |
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Uncovering Hidden Revenue: How To Take Advantage Of Cash-Based Services
Kate Brewer, PT, MBA, GCS
If insurance doesn’t cover it, that doesn’t mean you can’t provide it! Learn how you can tap a lucrative revenue source compliantly. Whether you’re considering opting out of Medicare as a payer or want to offer uncovered services on the side, this is a chance to boost your bottom line when managed care is running you dry. Attend this 1-hour session to see what it takes to implement cash-based services — or how to smooth out the rough spots if you’re already cash-driven.
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3:45pm
- 4:00pm |
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Refreshment Break |
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4:00pm
- 5:00pm |
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Overcome The Therapy Cap Exceptions Process Snafus: Insider Tactics Revealed
Presented By: Kate Brewer, PT, MBA, GCS
When CMS produced an exceptions process to its outpatient therapy caps nearly 2 years ago, you were scrambling to learn the ropes to get your claims paid — and then the requirements changed more the following year. If you’re new to the rehab profession or are still trying to sort out the kinks in implementing this hastily-enacted process, this is the course for you. Get all you need to know about eligible ICD-9s, comorbidities, and how to get your claims paid.
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5:30pm
- 6:30pm |
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Cocktail Party |
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Day
2: Conference
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 |
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8:00am
- 9:00am |
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Breakfast/Exhibits
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9:00am
- 11:00am |
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Get Up To Speed On Outcomes Measures: Try Medicare’s Tools Or Self-Tracking Techniques
Presented By: Mary R. Daulong, PT/CHC
Tracking outcomes is the name of the game for outpatient rehab, especially with pay-for-performance on the horizon. In fact, CMS now requires you to document outcomes a certain way — or to use one of four recommended outcomes tools (NOMS, AM-PAC, FOTO, and OPTIMAL). Stay current with policy changes and combat denials by making sure you meet CMS’ new requirements. Our experts will show how, PLUS give you the ins and outs CMS’ 4 recommended tools.
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10:00am
- 11:15am |
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Refreshment Break |
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11:15am
- 12:15am |
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Missed Your PQRI Bonus? There’s More For 2008
Presented By: Mary R. Daulong, PT/CHC
If you think it’s too late to participate in the physician quality reporting initiative (PQRI) — or think your rehab setting isn’t eligible to participate, think again! The PQRI is a work in progress, and it may very well involve more quality measures for rehab — and more eligible rehab settings in 2008. Make sure your practice takes advantage of this essentially free money by knowing what therapists can report on — and how to code it correctly
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