UAE Regional Conference

Friday, August 19, 2016

Exhibit Hall

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

EH1: Breakfast with Exhibitors

General Session

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | 0.50 CEUs COC, CPC, CPC-P, CPB, CPPM

GS1: Conference Welcome (Inauguration)

K.C. Anand, COO, AAPC's International Operations

Come hear K.C. Anand, COO of AAPC's International Operations, discuss the future of healthcare, AAPC updates, and opportunities for its members.

Breakout Session 1

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CCC, CCVTC, CDEO, CEDC, CENTC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, COBGC, COSC, CPB, CPCD, CPCO, CPPM, CPRC, CRC, CSFAC, CUC

1A: ICD-10-PCS: Root Operation Evaluation

Adi Lakshmi Sankara, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CIC, CRC

This session will cover the root operation for ICD-10-PCS in the Medical Surgical Section and Medical Surgical Related Sections. In order to understand the new code set for procedures, it is imperative that the coder understand the new verbiage for the procedures performed. Examples will be used to ensure understanding of the new concepts.

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CEMC, CGSC, CPB, CPCO, CPPM, CRC

1B: Deep Dive: ICD-10-CM Coding for General Surgery

Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CENTC, CGSC, COBGC, CPEDC, CRC

General Surgery covers so many organ systems and the coding can be challenging. In this session we will take a closer look at some of the more commonly coded conditions and also consider the co-morbities and risk factor of the patient.

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CCC, CCPC, CCVTC, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CENTC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, CIMC, COBGC, COSC, CPB, CPCD, CPCO, CPEDC, CPPM, CPRC, CRC, CRHC, CSFAC, CUC

1C: General ICD-10 Training - Clinical Concepts (A)

Raemarie Jimenez, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC

The conversion to ICD-10-CM is a catalyst for documentation improvement. In this session, we will look at top diagnoses for primary care and how to improve the coder-provider communication through documentation.

Breakout Session 2

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CPB, CPCO, CPPM, CRC

2A: Emergency Department Coding

Raemarie Jimenez, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC

This session will review the selection of E/M levels for ED professional and facility services, coding for procedures, proper use of modifiers and common ICD-10-CM codes in the ED. We will discuss how to maintain compliance with codes selected and how to capture all appropriate charges.

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CEMC, CFPC, CGSC, CHONC, CIMC, COBGC, CPB, CPCO, CPEDC, CPPM, CUC

2B: General ICD-10-CM Training - Organ/Speciality-Specfic (B)

Adi Lakshmi Sankara, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CIC, CRC

In this session we will cover the ICD-10-CM coding for the Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Diseases of the Nervous System; and Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa. We will also discuss some of the common conditions found in these chapters.

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CPB, CPCO, CPPM

2C: Compliance Made Easy: A Medical Practice Case Study

Jaci J. Kipreos, COC, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMC

Can a compliance plan written and executed really make a difference? We will step through the before and after of implementation of a plan in a typical medical practice.

Exhibit Hall

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

EH2: Lunch with Exhibitors

General Session

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | 0.75 CEUs COC, CPC, CPC-P, CDEO, CEMC, CPB, CPPM, CRC

GS2: Chronic Conditions and Their Impact on Healthcare Initiatives

Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CENTC, CGSC, COBGC, CPEDC, CRC

In this session we will learn about evidence-based medicine and chronic conditions. We will talk about how they directly relate to patient care, and discuss meeting current healthcare initiatives and future healthcare trends. We will also discuss healthcare initiatives – current and future, documentation for chronic conditions, and finally, how to tie it all together.

Breakout Session 3

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, COBGC, CPB, CPEDC, CPPM, CRC, I

3A: Deep Dive:  ICD-10-CM Coding for Pediatrics

Adi Lakshmi Sankara, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CIC, CRC

This session will cover the pediatric patient from the birth episode through adolescence. Neonatal conditions, childhood illnesses, and chronic conditions will be among those covered in this interactive session. Make sure to bring your ICD-10-CM code book as this will be a hands-on session.

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM | 1.25 CEUs COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CPB, CPPM

3B: Concurrent Coding for Anesthesia

Raemarie Jimenez, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC

This session will take you through various concurrent medically directed procedures/ scenarios in Anesthesia services, payment process at the medically directed rate and concurrent care modifiers. The other part of this session will enlighten us with how Base unit reduction is applied to the concurrent medically directed procedures.

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CPB, CPCO, CPPM

3C: The Difference Between Coding and Auditing

Jaci J. Kipreos, COC, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMC

If you are not sure come and join this conversation. There is a difference and may help you decide which you prefer to set your career path towards.

Breakout Session 4

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CDEO, CEMC, COSC, CPB, CPCO, CPPM

4A: ICD-10-CM: Coding for Orthopedics

Jaci J. Kipreos, COC, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMC

Osteoarthritis, DJD, injuries...the orthopedic provider gets to see it all. That means the coder gets to see it all too. Lets look at some cases and talk some anatomy along the way.

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CCC, CCVTC, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CFPC, CGSC, CHONC, CIMC, CPB, CPCO, CPEDC, CPPM, CRC

4B: Deep Dive: ICD-10-CM Coding for External Cause Codes (ED/Workers' Comp)

Adi Lakshmi Sankara, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CIC, CRC

Be ready for the new group of external cause codes, whether you are coding "struck by an Orca" or "falling from burning water skis", this fun session will get you prepared for ICD-10!

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | 1.25 CEUs COC, CPC, CPC-P, CDEO, CIC, CPB, CPPM

4C: Coding for Hospitalists Services

Raemarie Jimenez, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CANPC, CRHC

During this session will discuss clinical documentation improvement for hospitalists. We will review common documentation errors that impact accurate coding. We will discuss strategies to help improve documentation for hospitalist services.

Breakout Session 5

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CCC, CCVTC, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CFPC, CGSC, CIMC, CPB, CPCO, CPPM, CRC

5A: ICD-10-CM: Coding for Cardiology

Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CENTC, CGSC, COBGC, CPEDC, CRC

This session will cover anatomy, coding guidelines, and documentation requirements for cardiology conditions in ICD-10-CM. This will be a hands-on session that will give the attendee the chance to put their skills to use. Myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, and hypertension will be among the conditions covered in this interactive session. Make sure to bring your ICD-10-CM code book.

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | 1.25 CEUs COC, CPC, CPC-P, CPB, CPPM

5B: Effective Workplace Communication

Jonathan Stoddard

Learn how to be a better employee, manager or leader through mastering your communication skills in the workplace. This session will focus on helping you hone your communication skills in order to deal with difficult employees or co-workers, influence others, negotiate your needs, and much more.

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | 1.25 CEUs CPMA, COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CCC, CCPC, CCVTC, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CENTC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, CIMC, COBGC, COSC, CPB, CPCD, CPCO, CPEDC, CPMS, CPPM, CPRC, CRC, CRHC, CSFAC, CUC

5C: Advanced E/M

Jaci J. Kipreos, COC, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMC

In this session we will review effective auditing tips for E/M services, including hands-on audit practice. We will also discuss top audit findings.

General Session

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM | 0.50 CEUs COC, CPC, CPC-P, CPB, CPPM

GS3: Closing Ceremony - Kick-Off 2017 Regional Conference

K.C. Anand, COO, AAPC's International Operations