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CPT/ICD-9 Beginning Coding

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM    
Fee: $100

This interactive course will benefit anyone who has minimal or no formal coding education or coding experience.

  • Entry level medical office personnel
  • Billers
  • Collectors
  • Office Managers
  • Practice Managers
  • Nurses
  • Residents
  • Non-Physician Practitioners
  • Physicians

CODING vs BILLING - The Complete Cycle

THE CMS HIERARCHY

CPT CODING

  • Book Design and Structure
  • Locating Your Code
  • Linkage with ICD-9 Codes
  • Building an Evaluation and Management Code
  • Unspecified Codes; Use With Caution
  • A Modifier's Intent
HCPCS CODES
  • How Do They Fit Into the Picture?
  • Their Benefits and Usage
 ICD-9-CM CODING
  • Medical Necessity; Your Key to Payment
  • Specificity - It's Mandated
  • Book Design and Structure
  • Official Guidelines for Diagnostic Coding
  • Application and Benefits of Volumes I and II
  • E-Codes and V-Codes
  • NOS and NEC Codes

COMPLIANCE
Improper coding can result in serious penalties and irreversible damage to a physician practice. In this course, you will gain understanding on how to prevent improper coding and the importance of having a comprehensive knowledge of coding as related to compliance.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Don't forget your CPT and ICD-9 books! We will perform a few hands-on coding scenarios to kick-start your new coding knowledge!

CPT/ICD-9 Beginning Coding meets the criteria of the AAPC and is approved for 3 CEU's.


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OSHA: Annual Retraining

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM    
Fee: $100

Where can the busy professional turn for up to date information on compliance with OSHA standards for the healthcare industry? Attend this intensive two and a half hour seminar that covers a broad range of OSHA compliance issues.

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Choosing and using personal protection equipment
  • Needle stick safety law device requirements
  • Housekeeping schedules and disinfectants
  • Other rules required by the Federal Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Also covered are reporting, record keeping and procedural requirements that you must follow. You will learn to develop written Hazard Communication programs, i.e. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plans, TB Respiratory Protection Plan and much more. You will also master the ins-and-outs of meeting OSHA training standards, which according to JCAHO is one of the most common sources of noncompliance fines. Materials include a sample Exposure Control plan for you to follow as well as an assessment tool to assess your facility's OSHA compliance. This seminar is targeted to first time training needs and for the yearly retraining needs of the healthcare professional.

Ample time will be provided for Q & A.

OSHA: Annual Retraining meets the criteria of the AAPC and is approved for 3 CEU's.

 

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CPT/ICD-9 Advanced Coding

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   
Fee: $100

This course will benefit anyone who already has a good working knowledge of coding, either through education or work experience, and would like to take their expertise to a higher level of proficiency. Attendees without an understanding of the coding fundamentals should also take the Beginning Coding session.

  • Coders
  • Billers
  • Collectors
  • Office Managers
  • Practice Managers
  • Nurses
  • Residents
  • Non-Physician Practitioners
  • Physicians

CHART VERIFICATION
Apply your skills! The Office of the Inspector General suggests performing internal medical record audits on a regular schedule. This prevents fraud and abuse and promotes compliance in your office. When it is time to perform an audit on your medical records, you must have a well-rounded knowledge base of information. In this course, we will walk through the steps of coding by utilizing the following resources:

• AMA CPT Guidelines
  -Evaluation and Management
  • CMS Documentation Guidelines
  • "Key Components"
  • Time-Based Visits
  • Consultations
  • "Incident-to" Services
  • Preventive Services
  -Surgical Codes
  -Modifier Usage

• ICD-9 Guidelines
  -Utilizing Local and National Coverage Determinations -Understanding the Importance of ICD-9 codes for Medical Necessity -Screening or Problem Visit?
• NCCI Edits
  -Component Edits
  -Mutually Exclusive Edits
  -Overrides

ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
We will not only teach you valuable information during the seminar, but will also provide you with the industry resources that you will need to perform your own research on coding as well as keep up-to-date with the ongoing changes within this fast-paced industry!

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Don't forget your CPT and ICD-9 books! We will perform a few hands-on coding scenarios to kick-start your new coding knowledge!

CPT/ICD-9 Advanced Coding meets the criteria of the AAPC and is approved for 3 CEU's.



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Improving Collections at the Point of Service

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fee $100

Today’s physician office simply cannot afford to let your A/R get out of control.  This seminar was developed to help your practice become more efficient and more productive in the challenging area of collections. Attendees will be provided with the knowledge to keep their bottom line competitive in the ever-changing healthcare environment.  This course will help you reach your goal of reducing the number of statements you send out each month and provide you the tools you need to keep your A/R within that magic 1 to 30 days. Also included are best practices on how to execute an effective collection system for your practice.

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Collecting Co-Pays; When and How
  • Communicating your policies to your patients
  • Reducing collection costs
  • Computing your Collection Ratios
  • Dealing with unresponsive or elusive patients
  • Patient education, face-to-face
  • Federal Fair Credit Act
  • Pre-Certification
  • Pre-Verification
  • How to ask for payment at the time of service and get it!

 

Improving Collections At The Point Of Service meets the criteria of the AAPC and is approved for 3 CEU's.

 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Carol Mahon is the President and CEO of Medical Business Institute. She brings over 30 years of experience in the medical field to her role as lecturer/consultant. Carol instructs physicians and office staffs on practice management techniques and also provides consulting services. As a lecturer/consultant for MBI, she presents seminars across the country on topics such as OSHA, coding, practice management, reimbursement, personnel policy, accounts receivable management and key financial indicators. She currently enjoys national recognition for her presentations of physician programs on issues ranging from risk management to financial analysis. Carol has also spoken for national organizations such as MGMA, the American Heart Association and the American Association for Medical Assistants. Carol has a BS in Chemistry, an MBA and a Ph.D. in Healthcare Management.

Tamra Lahmer is a national consultant and speaker for Medical Business Institute specializing in coding, billing and compliance. She is also the president of a Texas-based medical billing company. In addition to her national endeavors, she teaches medical billing, coding and medical transcription at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. She holds national certifications in coding and compliance.


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CellDyn Training Workshop

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM                           
Fee: $300       

 

Expand your Horizons with CellDyn Training!

Refresh your CellDyn skills or enjoy the benefits of being trained for the first time by an Abbott Certified Technical Specialist

EARN PACE APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU’S)

Mingle with other CellDyn users and share tips

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to train others on the CellDyn

Take home the latest version of our most requested piece of hematology literature: The Morphology of Human Blood Cells - Diggs, Strum, Bell

 

Each Participate Will Receive

  • 3.5 PACE Approved Continuing Education Units
  • Hematology Reference book: The Morphology of Human Blood Cells - Diggs, Strum, Bell
  • A CellDyn Training Kit including:
    •  - Hematology Lab Fundamentals CD
    •  - Quick Reference Card
    •  - Sample Report Printout
    •  - Basic Operator Training Workbook
    •  - Admin Guide
    •  - Flow Panel

 

This program is being presented as a corporate partnership between Physician Sales & Service, Inc. and Abbott.



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SmartScan - Taking Control of Your Inventory Starts Now!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM                                     
Fee: FREE

Physician’s office personnel are faced with many unique challenges when trying to manage their medical supply inventory.  Whether it is a lack of storage space, or knowing how much to order and when, PSS has answered this problem by developing a simple, effective inventorying and ordering solution that is customizable to fit your practice needs.  Through the use of our online ordering website, MyPSS.Com, and our handheld barcode scanners, SmartScan and SmartScan Deluxe, PSS gives the user the ability to take control of their inventory and ordering process. 

PSS will help you

  • Access immediate, actionable information
  • Improve efficiency in your office and reduce labor costs when ordering medical supplies
  • Take control of your medical supply ordering and inventorying process

What you will learn

  • How to use MyPSS’s report tool to access your complete transaction history
  • How to use PSS’s web site and scanners to generate efficiencies and create improvements in your office
  • How to use bar-code technology to organize your shelves and storage space
  • How to setup customizable PAR levels to maintain the correct volume of supplies without over-stocking or under-stocking your shelves
  • How using a handheld barcode scanner will help save time and reduce the manual steps during the ordering and inventorying process
  • How to manage your inventory even when you have new staff members or   staff out sick
  • How to identify products that can save you money

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Introduction to Aesthetic Medicine

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   
Fee: FREE

Aesthetic procedures are an excellent way for practices to offer safe, effective and highly profitable treatments to their patients and to generate substantial new income sources. Join us for a discussion of the latest advances in non-surgical aesthetic treatments using cosmetic laser and other light-based technologies.

What You Will Learn

• An overview of the procedures that can be performed with Cutera equipment as well as other excellent complementary procedures (e.g. Botox, other injectables, microdermabrasion, etc.).

• Procedural requirements and treatment parameters to perform treatments such as hair removal, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening and leg and facial vein treatments.

• The advantages of offering non-invasive aesthetic procedures both as a service to their patients and as a new source of revenue for their practices.

• The key considerations before entering this field such as: market conditions, which procedures to offer, what results can be expected from various procedures, what marketing is required to generate patient demand and break-even analysis.

About The Speaker

For over ten years Laura Anderson has worked as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Currently she owns and manages an independent gynecology and aesthetic practice in Texas. In addition, Ms. Anderson is a Cutera certified clinical trainer who has trained many clinicians in the proper usage of medical aesthetic lasers and light based devices. Prior to becoming a trainer with Cutera, she also helped to launch three large aesthetic practices in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Ms. Anderson interweaves her own story in her presentation that introduces the opportunity and the medical and business aspects of starting up an aesthetic practice.

 

This program is being presented as a corporate partnership between Physician Sales & Service, Inc. and Cutera.

 

To be held only in the following cities:

  • Atlanta
  • Cincinnati
  • Dallas
  • Greensboro
  • Macon
  • Richmond
  • St. Louis
  • Tulsa

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Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification Course

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fee: $55

Did you know that the AHA guidelines for CPR and AED use have changed? Now is the time to earn or update your certification. Burdick and its parent Cardiac Science, the leader in creating HeartSafe Environments, are partnering with PSS to offer the AHA Heartsaver AED course which includes both CPR and AED training. Our experienced employee educators will provide American Heart Association Heartsaver certification.

What You Will Learn
This course is designed for those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. The Heartsaver AED Course teaches CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children and use of barrier devices.

 

This program is being presented as a corporate partnership between Physician Sales & Service, Inc. and BURDICK, Inc.

 
To be held only in the following cities:

  • Dallas
  • Greensboro
  • Lexington
  • San Antonio

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