AANS

Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery 2013

"I have been coming to this course for 13 years, and always find it extremely helpful. I always learn something new...This course always gives me a fresh look at coding and practice management."— Debbie Withers, RN

NEW! AANS 2013 Coding Course Schedule

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Course Description
As any physician will attest, no one wants to leave money on the table or be accused of submitting incorrect claims. And yet every year, as neurosurgical practices are faced with the daunting task of understanding the newest coding and billing rules, many fail to educate themselves on the new guidelines. The result: lower revenue potential, increased denials, and greater operating/administrative costs for the practice.

To take the guesswork out of this complex rule system, we present coding courses for the entire reimbursement team. We will provide the tools you’ll need to help ensure you are compensated appropriately and fairly for your work when scheduling surgery and billing for services.

Additionally, neurosurgeons need to be prepared to make significant changes to their dictation in preparation for the implementation of the ICD-10 codes. We will begin to discuss those changes along with other ways you can prepare your practice.

Who Should Attend?
Neurosurgeons, fellows and chief residents, practice managers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, surgery schedulers, coders, billing office staff and other office staff members. When neurosurgeons attend with their reimbursement team, this provides the highest return on investment because the entire team hears and takes the same message home to implement change. This course is designed for neurosurgeons and their reimbursement teams!

"Course is outstanding — best AANS course I have taken in my 29-year membership."

— Thomas Lansen, MD, FAANS

"I have attended the AANS coding seminars for the last four years, and this one, I must say, has been the best thus far. I gained a better insight and feel more confident in my coding."

— Jessica Diaz, RHIT, CCS-P

Learning Objectives

• Apply correct CPT coding concepts to key neurosurgical services.
• Discuss application of new and revised neurosurgical CPT codes in reporting services.
• Discuss ways you can streamline processes to reduce overhead in your practice

AAPC CEU CREDIT

This program has the prior approval of AAPC for up to 13.0 continuing education hours (CEUs). The Anatomy and Terminology breakout has the prior approval of AAPC for up to 2.0 CEUs. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.