REVCON Virtual

Tuesday, February 6, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, MT

GS1 / Remote Work: Employer and Employee/ PANEL

Remote Work: Employer and Employee | Panel — Remote work has accelerated since the pandemic and many organizations are struggling to handle remote workers. So many variables exist, security, accountability, engagement and many others. This panel of experts will share best practices and also answer your most pressing questions. Come ready with your questions!

Tuesday, February 6, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM, MT

1A / Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) impact on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

This session provides medical coders and/or billers with an understanding of how social determinants of health (SDOH) affect healthcare coding and billing processes. Gain knowledge and skills to accurately abstract SDOH information within the patient records for coding and billing purposes. Learn strategies for maintaining compliance with the reporting requirements related to SDOH codes, particularly those collected by government agencies and/or payers.

Tuesday, February 6, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM, MT

2A / Contract Negotiations: Strategies for Success

Contract negotiation can be complicated. You are not only reviewing it to increase your profit margins, but also levying your position in the market. It’s important to know key principles for interpreting and negotiating a contract that is beneficial to your practice and your bottom line. In this session, we will explore the intricate world of payer contract negotiations and the strategies that healthcare organizations can employ to achieve financial success while maintaining quality patient care.

Tuesday, February 6, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM, MT

3A / Operationalize Different Payer Policies

There are varying changes and edits in payer policies that directly affect your revenue cycle; these items are often missed during contract reviews or even audits. Operationalizing payer policies is essential for a thriving practice and an optimal revenue cycle.

In this session, you will learn:

1. Common payer edits 

2. Language that you need to understand to make sure you handle appeals and denials correctly.

3. Payer down coding initiatives and how to spot them in your A/R.

4. Tips on how to operationalize for an optimal revenue cycle.

Tuesday, February 6, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM, MT

4A / The Blueprint for a Sustainable Revenue Integrity Program

This session delves into the intricacies of revenue integrity, illustrating how each stage of the revenue cycle directly influences reimbursement, whether you’re a provider, coder, biller, or involved in any other part of the workflow. We’ll explore strategies for refining processes and procedures to ensure that charges are not only clinically sound but also maximized and supported by robust documentation. Join us for an enlightening discussion as we decipher the data driving transformative changes in workflow behavior, resulting in improved financial outcomes. This informative session aims to help attendees: Gain insight into the key performance indicators critical for effective analytics and reporting in revenue integrity; understand the concept of “change management” and how it translates to practical steps in the context of revenue integrity; discover proactive measures to effectively manage and reduce instances of claim denials; and revisit and refresh your perspective on the revenue cycle management workflow, gaining a deeper understanding of its pivotal role in optimizing financial outcomes.

Wednesday, February 7, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, MT

GS2 / How to Create and Manage a Denials Program

Denials are a pervasive struggle. A robust denials program is the only way your revenue cycle will succeed. This panel will tackle the tough areas for creating and managing a denials program and share best practices. Come ready to get solutions to some of your most pressing concerns.

Wednesday, February 7, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM, MT

5A / Front Desk and Prior Authorizations

In this session, you will learn about prior authorizations, and what front desk staff can do to ease the prior authorization burden in the office. You will pick up some tips and tricks from seasoned office managers, too!

Wednesday, February 7, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, MT

GS3 / Networking Lunch

Wednesday, February 7, 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM, MT

6A / Communicating Through Codes – Modifiers

Attendees will review real-world examples of documentation and claim data relaying effective modifier use to communicate with payers.

Wednesday, February 7, 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM, MT

7A / Communicating Through Codes - Diagnoses

Attendees will review real-world examples of documentation and claim data relaying effective diagnosis codes and diagnosis pointers used to communicate with payers.