This year we have created tracks specific to certain crucial subjects. You can choose to follow a specific track in full or just select the classes you like throughout the breakout sessions. These tracks are: Surgery, Orthopaedics, Interventional, Primary Care, Audit, Advanced General Coding, Facility, Payer and Practice Management. We believe this will help guide your course selection and enhance the conference experience.
Tracks
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Topic/Presenter
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SURGERY
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Evaluation & Management in Gastroenterology
Presented by: Patricia Raymond, MD
Abdomminal Surgery from the Surgeon's Viewpoint
Presented by: Christopher Anderson, MD/Shelly Cronin, CPC, CANPC, CGIC, CGSC
Breast Reconstruction Following a Mastectomy
Presented by: Susan Ward, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CEMC, CPCD, CPRC
Otolaryngology Coding Tips
Presented by: Mary LeGrand
Urodynamics
Presented by: Abraham Moses, MD/Cynthia Trapp, CPC, CPC-I
Understanding Varicose Vein Surgery
Presented by: Andrew Bonin, MD
Brain Surgery
Presented by: Kim Pollock
Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
Presented by: Betty Johnson, CPC, CPC-I, CCS-P, PCS, RMC, CCP, CIC, CPC-H, CEDRC
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ORTHOPAEDICS
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Challenges in Reimbursement for Spinal Coding
Presented by: Kim PollockAnterior
Anterior Hip Replacement
Presented by: Tara Downes, CPC
Shoulder Coding: Take Two
Presented by: Mary LeGrand
Coding for the Foot and Ankle
Presented by: John Hahn, DPM, NP/Jonnie Massey, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-I
Coding for Hand Procedures
Presented by: Cynthia Everlith, CPC
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INTERVENTIONAL
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Percutaneous Cardiac Interventions from the Physician's Point of View
Presented by: Donald Crumbo, MD
Dialysis Coding
Presented by: David Dunn, MD, CPC, CIRCC
Neuro Interventions
Presented by: David Zielske, MD, CPC-H, CIRCC
Percutaneous Biopsies, Drainages & Arthrograms
Presented by: Terry Leone, CPC, CPC-P, CIRCC, CPC-I
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PRIMARY CARE
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The Global Obstetric Package
Presented by: Savonne Montue, MBA, RHIT, COBGC
Minimally Invasive Office Procedures
Presented by: Brian Dobbins, MD/Kerin Draak, CPC, CEMC, COBGC
Preventive and Sick Same Day
Presented by: Brenda Chidester-Palmer, CPC, CPC-I, CCS-P
Pediatric Coding
Presented by: Lisa Jensen, CPC
Emergency Physician Coding
Presented by: Samantha Mullins, CPC, CPC-I, ACS-AN, MCS-P
NPP Documentation - What are They Looking For?
Presented by: Caroline Wolbrecht, CPC, CPC-I
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AUDIT
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RACs, MICs, PSCs/ZPICs & MFCUS
Presented by: Keaton Group
Can You Hear Me Knocking? Best Practices for Responding to Investigations
Presented by: Robert Pelaia, Esq, CPC
How to Handle Voluntary Refund Issues
Presented by: Tim Blanchard, JD
Setting Up and Maintaining a 'Working' Compliance Plan
Presented by: Edith Sunderland, CPC
Auditing E/M Services
Presented by: Rae Jimenez, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC
Auditing EMRs - Challenges for Users and Auditors
Presented by: Lynn Myers, MD, CPC, CHC
Corporate Integrity Agreements
Presented by: Chris Parella, JD
Surgical Chart Auditing
Presented by: Shannon Smith
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ADV. GENERAL CODING
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Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
Presented by: Sheri Bernard
Care for the Patient with a Chronic Condition
Presented by: Shelton Hager, MD, CPC
Modifier Utilization Analysis
Presented by: Katherine Abel, CPC, CPC-I
HCPCS
Presented by: Fisher
Coding Ethics
Presented by: Brad Hart, CPC
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FACILITY
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Coding and Billing Issues for ASC Facilities
Presented by: Stephanie Ellis, CPC
Compliance Primer Understanding the Fraud and Abuse Enforcement Environment
Presented by: Julie Chicoine, Esq, RN, CPC
Emergency Department for the Facility
Presented by: Rae Jimenez, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC
Coding and Documentation Requirements for Drug Administration Services
Presented by: Milda Kaitz, BA, CPC, CPC-I, CPMA
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PAYER
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Payers, ICD-10, and You
Presented by: Angela Boynton, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I/Julia Croly, CPC, CPC-P
Your Role in the Health Care Anti-Fraud Arena
Presented by: Margret Chambers, RN, BA, CPC, AHFI
Hot Buttons for Payers
Presented by: Jonnie Massey, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-I
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
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Anatomy of Practice Management
Presented by: Michael Doyle, CA, CPC
The Patient-Centered Medical Home
Presented by: Nancy Enos, FACMPE, CPC-I, CEMC
ICD-10 Implementation Hurdles
Presented by: Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPC-I, CENTC, CGSC, COBGC, CPEDC
PQRI
Presented by: Teresa Bolden, CPC
Managing Towards Compliance
Presented by: Bruce Rappoport, MD, CPC, CIMC/Lisa Jensen, CPC
Red Flag Rules
Presented by: Rose Moore, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC
Compliance Risk and Benefits of the EMR
Presented by: James Taylor, MD
From Coder to Revenue Cycle Specialist – How to Make It in Today’s Economy
Presented by: Cindy Feickert, CPC, CPC-I
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