Calendar

March 2010

Mar 19

Outpatient Coding and Billing for Devices: Apply the Rules Correctly for Appropriate Reimbursement (Audio conference)

March 19, 2010

Speakers will review device-dependent procedures, edits, new rules, and payment policies. Case studies will illustrate how to apply the rules for reporting devices to avoid returned claims or missed reimbursement.

Mar 23

Basic Introduction to ICD-10-CM National Provider Conference Call

March 23, 2010

This National Provider Conference Call will provide an overview of ICD-10-CM/PCS requirements and a basic introduction to ICD-10-CM. Attendees must register in advance of the call.

Mar 29

Outpatient Coding and Billing for Devices: Apply the Rules Correctly for Appropriate Reimbursement (Audio conference)

March 29, 2010

William E. Haik, M.D., a former member of AHA's editorial advisory board and expert advisory panel of Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, along with co-presenter Jennifer Avery, will explain principal diagnosis selection guidelines and how they apply in difficult clinical situations.

April 2010

Apr 13

Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum

April 13, 2010

The next Physicians, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2010, from 2–3 pm (Eastern). To participate, dial 800/837-1935 and reference conference ID 61770278.

Apr 15

Hospital & Hospital Quality Open Door Forum

April 15, 2010

The next Hospital & Hospital Quality Open Door Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2010. To participate, dial 800/837-1935 and reference conference ID 61773778.

Apr 28

RAC Complex Coding and DRG Targets: Prevent Errors and Reduce Denials (Audio conference)

April 28, 2010

This 90-minute live audio conference will help you identify common coding and DRG assignment mistakes and correctly apply coding guidelines for top RAC target areas including heart failure, diabetes and BMI.

May 2010

May 19

Medicare Compliance Forum (Seminar)

May 6, 2010

Attend this one-and-a-half day seminar to discover practical and innovative approaches to addressing key Medicare compliance concerns. Reduce your organization's risk and exposure to a RAC audit and protect revenue at the Medicare Compliance Forum. This is the one event of the year covering your top three areas of concern in today's healthcare regulatory landscape.