Calendar

February 2010

Feb 10

EHR Meaningful Use: Ensure Eligibility for Financial Incentives (Audio conference)

February 10, 2010

Just because your organization has an EHR doesn't mean it will meet CMS' definition of "meaningful use." As the government defines what it expects, there are steps you can take to ensure you meet the definition and can take advantage of the financial incentives that come with compliance. During this 90-minute live audio conference, our speakers will explain what you need to do in order to demonstrate meaningful use and enhance your EHR program.

Feb 22

RACs and Medical Necessity: Limit Recoupments and Appeal Successfully (Audio conference)

February 22, 2010

During this 90-minute audio conference, our expert speakers will clarify anticipated RAC targets, and provide specific strategies to minimize denials or successfully appeal them when necessary.

Feb 23

Advanced Hospital-Based Modifier Clinic: Identify Risks and Ensure Accurate Reimbursement (Audio conference)

February 23, 2010

Appropriate modifier use continues to be a challenge for even veteran coders. During this 90-minute live audio conference, our expert speakers will identify common mistakes and explain how to properly append modifiers for compliant coding.

Feb 25

ICD-10 Implementation: Strategies and Timelines for Readiness (Audio conference)

February 25, 2010

Implementing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS will require an organization-wide, multi-year, strategy. Make sure you have addressed critical steps in the timeline up to this point, and identify the steps you need to take in 2010 and future years. This audio conference will help you understand the scope of this transition, gauge your organization's current state of readiness, and recognize what tasks should be first on your list for the coming year to ensure your organization doesn't fall behind.

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 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.

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.