New in 2023
The AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course has evolved to better accommodate the needs of our participants. This live, online course will be offered in February, May/June and October of 2023 and has been divided into three subspecialties:
Spine Focused Coding: Decompression to Deformity
Cranial Focused Coding: Open Vascular, Tumor, Endovascular and Trauma
Pediatrics and Functional Focused Coding
Each subspecialty will allow for a deeper dive into individual topics and offer information on neurosurgery coding and billing principles as well as practice management pearls.
Each course offering will contain at least two of these subspecialties. For more information, reference below.
| 2023 Managing Coding and Reimbursement in Neurosurgery Fall | |
|---|---|
| Date | Topic(s) |
| 10/12 - 10/13/23 | Cranial Focused Coding Course Open Vascular, Tumor, Endovascular and Trauma |
| 10/19-10/20/23 | Spine Focused Coding Course |
Previous Courses
| 2023 Managing Coding and Reimbursement in Neurosurgery Winter | |
|---|---|
| Date | Topic(s) |
| 2/16-2/17/23 | Spine Focused Coding Course |
| 2/23-2/24/23 | Cranial Focused Coding Course Open Vascular, Tumor, Endovascular and Trauma |
| 2023 Managing Coding and Reimbursement in Neurosurgery Spring | |
| Date | Topic(s) |
| 5/18-5/19/23 | Spine Focused Coding Course |
| 6/8-6/9/23 | Cranial Focused Coding Course Open Vascular, Tumor, Endovascular and Trauma |
| 6/16/23 | Pediatrics and Functional Focused Coding Course |
Overview
The AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgerycourse trains clinical, professional and administrative staff to recognize the implications of quality reporting and deliver the most up-to-date ICD-10 and CPT coding specific to neurosurgical practice. Through hands-on training and experience, attendees learn to accurately apply and assign CPT codes for common neurosurgical procedures. Attendees are exposed to high quality, reliable and effective practice management content important for staying compliant with ever-changing regulations.
Course Co-directors
John Kevin Ratliff, MD, FAANS
Stanford University Medical Center
Luis Manuel Tumialán, MD, FAANS
Barrow Neurological Institute
CME Credit
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Spine Focused Coding Course maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Cranial Focused Coding Course maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Pediatrics and Functional Focused Coding Course maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
CEU Credit
This program has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for up to 27.5 continuing education hours. Prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. The AAPC approval index number(s) for the 2023 AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course is valid thru December 31, 2023.
Spine Focused Coding Course maximum of 10 CEUs
Cranial Focused Coding Course maximum of 11 CEUs
Pediatrics and Functional Focused Coding Course maximum of 6.5 CEUs
| Spine Focused Coding Course | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Topic(s) | ||
| Day 1 | 1:00-1:45 pm | Highlights of 2023 inpatient E/M coding | |
| Day 1 | 1:45-2:30 pm | Global Surgical Package for Neurosurgical Procedures: Co Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon | |
| Day 1 | 2:30-3:00 pm | Dissecting a Spine Operative note | |
| Day 1 | 3:00-4:30 pm | Introduction to Spine Procedure Coding | |
| Day 2 | 8:00-10:00 am | Anterior Spine Procedure Coding | |
| Day 2 | 10:00-10:15 am | Break | |
| Day 2 | 10:15-12:00 pm | Posterior Spine and other Spine Procedure Coding | |
| Day 2 | 12:00-12:45 pm | Lunch | |
| Day 2 | 12:45-2:30 pm | Coding Deformity and Peripheral Nerve Coding | |
| Day 2 | 2:30-3:00 pm | Break | |
| Day 2 | 3:00-3:30 pm | Medicare Update 2023: Coverage Policies | |
| Day 2 | 3:30-4:00 pm | Coding Tools | |
| Cranial Focused Coding Course Open Vascular, Tumor, Endovascular and Trauma | |||
| Time | Topic(s) | ||
| Day 1 | 1:00-1:45 pm | Highlights of 2023 inpatient E/M coding | |
| Day 1 | 1:45-2:30 pm | Global Surgical Package for Neurosurgical Procedures: Co Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon | |
| Day 1 | 2:30-3:00 pm | Dissecting a Cranial Operative note | |
| Day 1 | 3:00-4:00 pm | Introduction to Cranial Coding: Vascular and Tumor | |
| Day 2 | 8:00-10:00 am | Cranial Tumor Procedure Coding: Gliomas, Metastatic and Meningiomas | |
| Day 2 | 10:00-10:15 am | Break | |
| Day 2 | 10:15-12:00 pm | Open Vascular Coding: Aneurysm, AVMs and Cav Mals | |
| Day 2 | 12:00-12:45 pm | Lunch | |
| Day 2 | 12:45-2:15 pm | Neuroendovascular Procedural Coding | |
| Day 2 | 2:15-2:30 pm | Break | |
| Day 2 | 2:30-3:00 pm | Cranial Trauma and Other Cranial Procedure Coding | |
| Day 2 | 3:00-3:30 pm | Medicare Update 2023: Coverage Policies | |
| Day 2 | 3:30-4:00 pm | Coding Tools | |
| E/M, Pediatrics and Functional Coding Course | |||
| Time | Topic(s) | ||
| Day 1 | 10:00-11:30 am | 2023 Facility E/M Coding | |
| Day 1 | 11:30-12:30 pm | Medicare Update NPP Billing and Critical Care Billing | |
| Day 1 | 12:30-1:00 pm | Break | |
| Day 1 | 1:00-2:00 pm | Neurosurgery Coding and Billing Principles | |
| Day 1 | 2:00-3:00 pm | Introduction to Pediatric and Functional Coding: An Overview | |
| Day 1 | 3:00-4:00 pm | Pediatrics and Shunt Procedure Coding | |
| Day 1 | 4:00-5:00 pm | Functional Procedure Coding | |
Cheng, Joseph MD, MS, FAANS
Ratliff, John MD, FAANS, FACS
Tumialan, Luis MD, FAANS
Adogwa, Owoicho, MD, MPH, FAANS
Albert, Ladislau, Jr. MD, FAANS
Anderson, Brian, MD
D'Agostino, Sabino, DO, FAANS
Mason, Alexander, MD
Oppenlander, Mark E. MD, FAANS
Romano, Teri, BSN, MBA, CPC, CMDP
Schirmer, Clemens MD, PhD, MBA, FAANS, FACS, FAHA
Swartz, Karin, MD, FAANS
Than, Khoi Duc MD, FAANS
Uphadyaya, Cheerag, MD, MBA, MSc, FACS, FAANS
Veeravagu, Anand MD, FAANS
Bauer, David MD, FAANS
Rosenow, Josh MD, FACS, FAANS
Simon, Scott MD, FAANS
Wolfe, Stacey MD, FAANS
Vates, Ed MD, PhD, FAANS, FACS
Registration Open for Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery Winter Course
- 12/30/2022 Registration Opens
- 2/06/2023 Register by date to receive workbook before the course
Registration Open for Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery Spring Course
- 2/07/2023 Registration Opens
- 5/02/2023 Register by date to receive workbook before the course
Registration Open for Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery Fall Course
- 05/01/2023 Registration Opens
- 9/12/2023 Early Bird Registration Deadline
- 9/26/2023 Register by date to receive workbook before the course
All times for the course are listed in Central Standard Time (CST).
All workbooks will be shipped prior to the course. Please make sure you update your shipping address in MYAANS.
This course uses the zoom platform. Your Zoom account should be your First and Last name as you registered for the course.
AANS does not ship out of the United States.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing 3 weeks prior to the start of the first course in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions or transfers to another course will only be granted 3 week prior to the start of the first course less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations, substitutions or transfers after less than 3 weeks prior to the start of the first course. Email or fax written cancellation, substitutions or transfer requests to education@aans.org.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by phone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; however, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
NO SHOWS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
Note: Videotaping, recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS
| 2023 Managing Coding and Reimbursement in Neurosurgery |
| Spine Only | Cranial Only | Full Course Spine and Cranial | Pediatrics and Functional Only Only Offered 6/16/23 |
Full Course Spine, Cranial, Pediatrics and Functional Only offered for Spring Course |
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| AANS Member Physician | $650.00 | $625.00 | $1,199.00 | $275.00 | $1,299.00 | Early Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $750.00 | $725.00 | $1,299.00 | $375.00 | $1,399.00 | ||
| Non-Member Physician | $700.00 | $675.00 | $1,299.00 | $300.00 | $1,399.00 | Early Rate |
| $800.00 | $775.00 | $1,399.00 | $400.00 | $1,499.00 | ||
| Advanced Practice Provider or Office Staff | $600.00 | $575.00 | $1,099.00 | $250.00 | $1,199.00 | Early Rate |
| $650.00 | $625.00 | $1,199.00 | $350.00 | $1,299.00 | ||
| Resident / Fellow or Military | $400.00 | $375.00 | $700.00 | $55.00 | $750.00 | |
| $500.00 | $475.00 | $750.00 | $155.00 | $800.00 |