Seminars available for all coding levels If you're looking for some more training in gastroenterology coding or need updates on upcoming CPT and ICD-9 changes to take to your staff, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) lists on its Web site 149 upcoming workshops around the country, taught by certified coding trainers.
Here's a sampling of what's on offer: Surgical Chart Auditing With E/M: Sept. 18, 2004, in Farmville, Va. E/M Coding: Oct. 8, 2004, in Des Plaines, Ill. Anatomy: Oct. 11, 2004, in Bismarck, N.D. ICD-9-CM With ICD-10 Pending: Dec. 9, 2004, in Las Vegas. 2005 Coding Updates: Dec. 10, 2004, in Hartford, Conn. To learn more about the workshops and to see the list, go to
http://www.aapc.com, click on "Education," and scroll down to "Workshops." To contact the AAPC workshop department, call (800) 626-2633.