Calendar

September 2010

Sept 21

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab: Identify and Resolve Medicare Benefit Challenges (Audio Conference)

September 21, 2010

Sponsor: HCPro

More than six months after establishing coverage for pulmonary rehab (PR) and addition of benefits for cardiac rehab (CR) for Medicare beneficiaries, providers continue to struggle with incorporating the new requirements into existing programs. During this 90-minute live, intermediate-level audio conference our speakers will provide up to date guidelines and practical advice to implement the Medicare requirements into an effective clinical practice. They will share resources you can use to keep up with future changes and grow your program to its fullest potential. They will explain how to manage coding and billing challenges to get paid what you deserve and avoid compliance risk.

Sept 23

2011 IPPS MS-DRG Update: Analyze the Rule and Understand the Impact (Audio Conference)

September 23, 2010

Sponsor: HCPro

Don't wait to get ready. During this 90-minute live audio conference, our speakers will provide expert analysis and identify the changes you need to be aware of. They will explain how to best maintain compliance and ensure accurate coded data capture so you can provide organization-wide education and hit the ground running on October 1st.

Sept 24

Observation Services v. Inpatient Admission: Assign Proper Level of Care and Prevent Denials (Audio Conference)

September 23, 2010

Sponsor: HCPro

During this two-hour live audio conference, you will learn strategies to prevent medical necessity denials, including how to develop a strong utilization management process with a focus on the role of the physician advisor. Speaker Deborah Hale will discuss the utilization review committee, explain proper use of condition code 44, and provide tips to get the most out of your physician advisor.

October 2010

Oct 5

Hospitals and SNF Consolidated Billing: Ensure Correct Payment for Services Provided (Audio Conference)

October 5, 2010

Sponsor: HCPro

This 90-minute live audio conference will teach your hospital staff what they need to know about SNF consolidated billing. Topics covered will include invoicing, contracting, and determining which services are included and excluded in SNF Medicare rate. The speakers will explain the rules and regulations behind the relevant billing issues for hospitals.

Oct 6

Coding Practices to Protect Reimbursement: Managing ICD-9-CM Changes, HCPCS, and HIPPS in Long-Term Care (Audio Conference)

October 6, 2010

Sponsor: HCPro

Advance your coding knowledge of the ICD-9-CM changes effective October 1, 2010, and hone your understanding of HCPCS and HIPPS codes in long-term care. Join expert speakers Delores L. Galias, RN, RHIT, and Barbara Griffin-Gulliver for this live audio conference to learn how to navigate the complexities associated with ICD-9-CM coding to ensure proper reimbursement.

Oct 13

Stark Law and Healthcare Reform: Respond to Changes to Ensure Compliance (Audio Conference)

October 13, 2010

Sponsor: HCPro

Healthcare reform ushers in several new Stark requirements and changes. During this 90-minute live audio conference, our experts will explain the new provisions, their impact on providers, and outline the new process for self-disclosure of Stark violations. They will also answer participant questions about the Stark Law and healthcare reform.

Oct 20

Top Five Coding and Documentation Challenges: Speak the Same Language as Physicians (Audio Conference)

October 20, 2010

Sponsor: HCPro

This program examines five conditions for which frequent coding errors occur due to insufficient documentation: Acute kidney injury, coding of complications, altered mental status, cardiac cath lab procedures and indications, pulmonary conditions and procedures.