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There has never been a more vital time to attend this annual update program.
Big Medicare changes are on the way and they will have a huge impact on physicians. Hundreds of CPT® code changes will take effect in the New Year. Take advantage of every opportunity to preserve your revenue stream. This class will explain how. Formerly known as Reimbursement Update, this session delivers clear cut ways to safeguard the practice and maintain accurate reimbursement.
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Compliance continues to tighten this year:
- Learn how the 2010 OIG Work Plan impacts your office
- See what additional measures the government is taking this year to combat waste and fraud
- We will explain new federal guidelines that you must follow to protect your practice from fines and penalties
CMS and the OIG continue to focus on fraud. Congress is fiercely debating healthcare options. All this as physicians face a sizable payment reduction if the current conversion factor is not blocked. Never before has the U.S. healthcare system been under such close scrutiny! Find out what the headlines mean and how they could change the landscape of our profession.
Breaking news that affects physicians in 2010
- Critical updates to the CCI edits
- Updated ICD-9 coding guidelines for MRSA
- Red Flags Rule compliance and enforcement update
- RAC roundup with tips on how to protect your practice
- New CMS 2010 payment and policy changes for physician services
- How the elimination of CMS payments for consults will result in higher payments for existing E/M
- Why CMS is predicting that GPs, family physicians, internists and geriatric specialists could see 5-8% payment increase
- Broadened eligibility, simplified reporting requirements and rule revisions for PQRI & E-prescribing Medicare incentive programs
- The latest on the hefty decrease in RVU conversion factor
- What CMS is doing to improve outlook on future payment updates
- New Cardiac CT, imaging services codes
- Review of important rules for coding "incident to"
- HITECH Act and urgent changes and deadlines for HIPAA compliance
- ARRA and potential funding available to your practice
- Requirements for physicians signatures on documentation and orders
- 2010 CPT® code additions (233), revisions (155), and deletions (77)
- Additions to Medicare Telehealth services
- Competitive Acquisition Program updates
- New codes for H1N1 vaccine product and administration
- Changes in the Nursing Facility E/M codes
- Payment increase for the IPPE "Welcome to Medicare" preventive service exam
- Review of MIPPA implementation guidelines
- Plan for transition to a value-based purchase of services program
Who Should Attend
This is an intermediate- to advanced- level course appropriate for experienced coding, billing and managerial staff. Physicians are encouraged to attend.
What to Bring
NOTE -- participants are encouraged to bring the 2010 AMA CPT-4 Manual to this seminar as changes in this manual will be discussed. To purchase the coding book click here.
CEUs
3 CEUs for PMI-certified professionals (CMC, CMIS, CMOM). All others seeking CEUs should verify credit guidelines with their organization prior to enrollment in this program. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
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Scheduled Programs
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