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Principles of Coding
This fast-paced workshop explores outpatient coding systems with emphasis on proper code selection for accurate and timely reimbursement.


Free E&M coding grids, developed by PMI for accurate selection of E&M level of service codes.

  • Get set to walk-through a series of office management issues that will make you a more effective, knowledgeable practice leader.
  • This essential coding primer provides step-by-step guidance for securing correct reimbursement for service rendered.
  • Participants will improve their coding proficiency and accuracy with detailed instruction and workbook exercises.
  • Lessons include in-class discussion of coding systems, documentation guidelines and much more.

Course Agenda:

  • Instruction on use of Medicare’s Correct Coding Initiative
  • Guidance on proper use of E&M level of service coding
  • Improve understanding of audit triggers and healthcare fraud
  • CPT® coding components, modifiers and how to use the index
  • Master challenging coding problems with hands-on exercises
  • Usage of V&E supplementary classifications
  • ICD-9-CM guidelines with special instructions for 4th & 5th digits
  • Medical terminology principles
  • Identify roots, prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations
  • Explanation of unique symbols and punctuation
  • Instruction on how to read a source document
  • Guidance on proper add-on code usage
  • Taking the mystery out of modifier usage
  • Learn how to recognize/avoid downcoded or under coded claims
  • Instruction of diagnosis codes indicating level of necessity
  • Step-by-step explanation of documentation guidelines
  • How to code accurately, to the highest level of specificity
  • How to avoid upcoding or underbilling practices
  • Select proper E&M for location and type of service
  • Explanation of bundling and unbundling
  • Review of comprehensive & mutually exclusive codes

Classroom Presentation:

The instructor will take participants through a comprehensive look at the reimbursement process. Receive detailed instructions for documentation guidelines and what is necessary in the medical record. Learn how to read unique symbols and navigate difficult coding situations.

Who Should Attend:

This course is presented for physician coding and billing staff, front office personnel, and office managers. Perfect for those seeking an overall understanding of coding and reimbursement.

Course Materials:

Participants must bring current copies of CPT and ICD-9-CM coding books to this class. Current books may be purchased at the pmiMD.com Bookstore, or by calling 800-259-5562.

Schedule as of 7/4/2008

CityStateDateRegister
Map it!PLANO*  TX7/12/2008
Map it!BURNET  TX7/18/2008
Map it!ARLINGTON*  TX7/23/2008
Map it!MEDFORD  OR7/31/2008
Map it!HARLINGEN*  TX8/8/2008
Map it!WOODBRIDGE  VA9/23/2008
Map it!HOUSTON*  TX10/16/2008
Map it!FAYETTEVILLE  NC10/21/2008
Map it!BAKERSFIELD  CA10/22/2008
Map it!BROWNSVILLE  TX11/6/2008
Map it!HAGERSTOWN  MD11/14/2008
Map it!HOUSTON  TX11/14/2008
Map it!PLANO*  TX11/19/2008
* Indicates more information

CEUs:
6PMI CEU(s)
5.5AAPC CEU(s)


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