October 23-24, 2012
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, TX

About the Course
Consistently rated as one of NASS’ most popular courses, Coding Update is an interactive course on pertinent issues in ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding including the complex nuances of evaluation and management as well as operative, nonoperative and radiology coding in the context of codes and physician work values. Implications and effects of proper coding and contract negotiation techniques for appropriate reimbursement and compliance are discussed. The course provides an opportunity to meet one-on-one with faculty, participate in extended hands-on coding sessions and network with others in the same Medicare region.

Co-chairs: Christopher P. Kauffman, MD and William J. Sullivan, MD

Audience: This course is for nonoperative or operative spine specialists who have a basic understanding of ICD-9, CPT-4 coding and RBRVS for reimbursement. While it is designed especially for physicians, office staff are encouraged to attend with or without a physician.

Upon completion of this course, participants will gain strategies to:

• Define the coding process.
• Explain the importance of correct coding on practice reimbursement.
• Properly use and document evaluation management and procedure codes.
• Use modifiers and add-ons effectively.
• Recognize new procedure codes for 2012 and their proper usage.
• Describe coding for injections, imaging for procedures and neurologic testing.
• Define payer reimbursement rules.
• Explain the appeals process.
• Identify government regulation and conflict of interest.

Course Topics:

Tuesday, October 23 (7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)

• Coding Tips
• Anatomy in AMA CPT—Overview
• Conflict of Interest: What Do I Need to Disclose to My Patients?
• Non-physician Coding (PA/RN/Teaching Hospital)
• Surgical Modifiers
• Radiology and Supply Codes
• Medicare: National Update
• Evaluation and Management Guidelines
• Coding Scenarios: E&M
• Coding for Electrodiagnostic Procedures
• Spinal Injection, Spinal Cord Stimulator and Analgesic Pump Codes
• Coding Scenarios: Injections

• 22000 Series Codes and Integrated Anatomy
• 63000 Series Codes and Integrated Anatomy
• Real Op Notes
  

Questions?
Call the NASS Headquarters at (630) 230-3600.