The Coding and Practice Management Webcast Series is designed to meet the educational needs of practicing physicians, practice administrators, Fellows-in-Training and all ancillary staff involved in the management of patients with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. The series is a convenient, cost-effective way to experience leading content from experts in the field.
With the ACR’s new webcast option, you are allowed the flexibility to view and listen to a recording of past audioconference sessions (normal registration fees apply) on the ACR Web site—at your convenience. To access a previous webcast, you will need to register.
NOTE: Your computer must have speakers so you can hear the audio portion of the webcast.
2008 OIG Work Plan
Valerie Rock, CPC, ACS-EM, Gates, Moore & Company, Atlanta, GA
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain the purpose and mission of the OIG
- Discuss specific overall reimbursement changes for 2008
- identify key areas of concern in the 2008 OIG Workplan and final rules that potentially impact rheumatology services.
The Stark and Anti-Kickback Law – What does it Mean to You?
Lori Foley, CMA, CMM, PHR, Gates, Moore & Company, Atlanta, GA
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define how the Anti-kickback differs from Stark and why it is important to know the difference
- Describe self-referral prohibitions under Stark Law
- express definitions of key terms, including “financial relationships,” “group practice” and “fair market value”
Coding for Quality: Fact or Fiction?
Melesia Tillman, CPC, CCP, Atlanta, GA
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain the importance of the quality reporting program
- Discuss documentation requirements for quality measures in rheumatology
- Identify common rheumatology audits
Minimize Risks and Protect Your Practice!
Peter Keohane, JD, MPH, CPC , The CMC Group, Atlanta, GA
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss what are the potential risks in a physician practice
- Explain the importance of documenting policy and procedures
- Identify the different types of risk management in rheumatology practices
Incident-to-Coding and Supervision Rules
Linda Lindsey, CMC, CMIS, CMOM, Practice Management Institute, San Antonio, TX
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define what is incident-to-coding
- Discuss Medicare guidelines
- Identify compliance risks with incident-to-services
The Perils of E/M Coding and Reimbursement
Annette Grady, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-H, Bismarck, ND
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain why is correct coding and documentation important
- Identify the principles of medical record documentation
- Discuss the keys for unlocking proper reimbursement
Responding to an Audit Effectively
Regina Mixon, TPA, CMPM, CCP, CPC, CMC, CMIS, CMOM, The Physicians Practice Group, Powder Spring, GA
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify what triggers an audit
- Discuss who in the office should respond to an audit
- Explain what is an effective way to respond to an audit
Improving Collections and Reducing Denials
Sean Weiss, CMPE, CPC, RMM, The CMC Group, Atlanta, GA
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss why physician practices are losing revenue
- Explain the cost of collecting and the additional lost in revenue
- Identify the most effective ways to educate patients on financial policies
Power Up Your Chart Auditing Program or Get One!
Antanya A. Chung, CCP, CPC-I, Atlanta, GA
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Explain why physician practices need a chart auditing program
- Discuss ways to improve chart auditing process
- Identify tools needed to make audits easier and more effective
The Webcast Series is an excellent in-service education tool. You and your staff can participate from the comfort of your office or conference room – all for a single registration fee.
