2008 Coding and Practice Management Audioconference and Webcast Series
The Coding and Practice Management Audioconference and 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.
Register online now or download the faxback form for the next audioconference and webcast.
Each live, interactive 60-minute audioconference is scheduled from 12:30 – 1:30pm Eastern Time and will explore an aspect of the most current information available about coding, billing and practice management in rheumatology practices.
Webcasts
With the ACR’s new webcast option, you are allowed the flexibility to view and listen to a recording of audioconference sessions (normal registration fees apply) on the ACR Web site—at your convenience. To access a previous webcast, you will need to register.
Audioconference registrants will receive the speaker’s handout material prior to the call, along with a toll-free phone number, instructions on how to join the call, instructions for the Q&A period,
and free access to the webcast.
2008 Schedule:
April 30 |
Minimize Risks and Protect Your Practice!
Peter Keohane, JD, MPH, CPC (The CMC Group) |
May 28 |
Incident-to-Coding and Supervision Rules
Linda Lindsey, CMC, CMIS, CMOM |
June 25 |
The Perils of E/M Coding and Reimbursement
Annette Grady, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-H |
July 30 |
Responding to an Audit Effectively
Regina Mixon, TPA, CMPM,CCP,CPC,CMC (The Physicians Practice Group) |
August 27 |
Improving Collections and Reducing Denials
Sean Weiss, CMPE, CPC, RMM (The CMC Group) |
| September 24 |
Power Up Your Chart Auditing Program or Get One!
Antanya A. Chung, CPC, CCP |
Wednesday, January 30, 2008: 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.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008: 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”
Wednesday, March 26, 2008: 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
Wednesday, April 30, 2008: 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
Wednesday, May 28, 2008: 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
Wednesday, June 25, 2008: 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
Wednesday, July 30, 2008: 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
Wednesday, August 27, 2008: 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
The Audioconference and 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.
Registration Fees
|
Member |
Non-member |
Audioconference/Webcast |
$75 each |
$90 each |
Save! Any Three! |
$185 |
$225 |
Save more! All nine! |
$600 |
$720 |
Register online now or download the faxback form for the next audioconference and webcast.
Recorded Sessions
The following recorded sessions are available for viewing:
| August 29,2007 | Maximize Reimbursements with Billing and Denials Melesia Tillman, CPC, CCP and Resaee Freeman, CPC |
| September 26, 2007 | The In's and Out's of Contract Negotiating, Herb Baraf, MD |
| October 24, 2007 | EMR ...Ready or Not, Kent Blakely, MD |
| January 30, 2008 | 2008 OIG Work Plan, Valerie Rock, CPC, ACS-EM |
February 27,
2008 |
The Stark and Anti-Kickback Law – What does it Mean to You?
Lori Foley, CMA, CMM, PHR (Gates Moore and Company) |
March 26 |
Coding for Quality: Fact or Fiction
Melesia Tillman, CPC, CCP |
Click here to access the recorded webcasts (paid registration required). If you need help accessing a webcast for which you have already registered, contact Regina Adair at
Cancellation policy: All refund requests must be made in writing at least 48 hours prior to your registered call. Refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee.
The ACR thanks the following organizations for their generous support of these practice management audioconference programs:
Visionary: Genentech, Inc., and Biogen Idec
Leader: UCB, Inc.
Sustainer: Abbott, Amgen Inc. and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Roche
