2020 AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery
The goal of the 2020 AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course is to train 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.
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 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program has the prior approval from AAPC for up to 20.0 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 2020 AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course is valid thru January 31, 2021.
Attending the AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course is a smart investment for your employer. As organizations are limiting travel and continuing education budgets, it is helpful to provide justification for attending educational programming. This toolkit offers resources to help you do that.
| 2020 Course Date/Location | Early Registration Deadline | Hotel Registration Deadline |
| Las Vegas – February 14-16 Mirage Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV |
January 3, 2020 | January 14, 2020 |
| Houston – May 14-16 Marriott Houston Westchase Houston, TX Register Now |
March 29, 2020 | April 29, 2020 |
| Pittsburgh – September 10-12 Omni William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh, PA Register Now |
July 26, 2020 | August 10, 2020 |
| Early Registration | Regular Registration | |
| AANS Member Physician | $1,099 | $1,149 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Member Physician | $1,199 | $1,249 |
| Advanced Practice Provider or Office Staff | $999 | $1,049 |
| Resident/Fellow or Military | $650 | $700 |
Please note: There is an anatomy & terminology for coders’ breakout and a physicians’ breakout the first evening of the course. These breakouts are included in the registration fee.
| Day 1 | |
| Time | Topic(s) |
|---|---|
| 1-4 pm |
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| 4-4:30 pm | Break |
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions 4:30-6:30 pm (Optional) |
Physicians Only Breakout: This session allows for discussion of new codes, practice management concerns and challenges faced by practicing neurosurgeons. The session reviews CMS survey methodology and provides the opportunity for discussion of the code development and valuation process. There is ample time for questions and for attendee-led discussion. Coders and Office Staff Breakout: This session focuses on review of neuroanatomy and terminology relative to coding, using a didactic presentation, models and ample time for questions. Attendees are expected to have a working knowledge of neuroanatomy and terminology. Faculty recommends that attendees have completed Introduction to Neurosurgical Coding with Anatomy & Terminology webinar or have a minimum of two years of experience in neurosurgical coding. |
| Day 2 | |
| Time | Topic(s) |
|---|---|
| 7-8 am | Breakfast |
| 8-9:30 am | Neurosurgery Coding and Billing Principles, Global Surgical Package, Surgical Code Modifiers |
| 9:30-10 am | Spine Procedure Coding |
| 10-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-12 pm | Spine Procedure Coding (cont.) |
| 12–12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45-2:15 pm | Spine Procedure Coding (cont.) |
| 2:15-2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:30-3:30 pm |
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| 3:30-4 pm | Question and Answer |
| Day 3 | |
| Time | Topic(s) |
|---|---|
| 7-8 am | Breakfast |
| 8-8:30 am | Practice Management Pearls |
| 8:30-9 am | Medicare Update 2020 |
| 9-10 am | Cranial Tumor and Cerebrovascular Procedure Coding |
| 10-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 am-12 pm | Functional and Pediatric Procedure Coding |
| 12-12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 12:45-1:30 pm | Cranial Trauma and Other Non-Spine Procedure Coding |
| 1:30-2 pm | Question and Answer |
| 2-3 pm | Neuroendovascular Procedure Coding |
John Kevin Ratliff, MD, FAANS
AANS Coding Program Co-director
Stanford University
Stanford, Calif.
Luis Manuel Tumialan, MD, FAANS
AANS Coding Program Co-director
Barrow Neurological Institute
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS, FAANS
AANS Coding Program
Director Emeritus
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Atman Desai, MD, MA
Stanford University
Stanford, Calif.
Robert R. Johnson II, MD, FAANS
Michigan Head and Spine Institute
Southfield, Mich.
Scott A. Meyer, MD, FAANS
Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists
Morristown, N.J.
Mark Oppenlander, MD, FAANS
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Mich.
John G. Piper, MD, FAANS
Iowa Clinic
Department of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery
Des Moines, Iowa
Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.
Chicago
Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC
KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.
Chicago
Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD, FAANS, FAHA
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Neurosurgery
Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Sherry Taylor, MD, PhD, FAANS
Bay State Health
Fairfield, Calif.
Cheerag Upadhyaya, MD, FAANS
Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute
Kansas City, Mo.
Anand Veeravagu, MD
Stanford University
Stanford, Calif.
Faculty subject to change
Breakfast and lunch is provided on Friday and Saturday. Please let us know if you require special accommodations associated with a handicap, disability or dietary need in advance by sending an email to epm@aans.org, so we can make necessary arrangements.
Meeting attire is business casual and you may want to layer clothing to accommodate all temperatures.
Hotel
Mirage Las Vegas
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Hotel Phone: 800.374.9000
Room Rates: Thurs. - $89; Fri. - $139; Sat. - $199; Sun - $139; plus a $37 daily resort fee
Hotel Reservation Deadline: January 14, 2020
Air Travel
Attendees receive a 4% discount off American Airlines published fares (exceptions apply). Please reference this discount code when booking: 5420BZ.
Hotel
Marriott Houston Westchase
2900 Briarpark Drive
Houston, TX 770142
Hotel Phone: 713.978.7400
Room Rates: $109
Hotel Reservation Deadline: April 29, 2020
Reservations: 713.978.7400
Please mention your participation in the AANS Coding Course to receive the special room rate.
Air Travel
Attendees receive a 7% discount off American Airlines published fares (exceptions apply). Please reference this discount code when booking: 9150DA.
Hotel
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Hotel Phone: 412.553.5226
Room Rates: $179
Hotel Reservation Deadline: August 10, 2020
Reservations: 412.553.5226
Please mention your participation in the AANS Coding Course to receive the special room rate.
Air Travel
Attendees receive a 10% discount off American Airlines published fares (exceptions apply). Please reference this discount code when booking: 9490AY.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing prior to January 15, 2020, in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions or transfers to another course will only be granted between January 15 and January 31, 2020, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations, substitutions or transfers after January 31, 2020. Email or fax written cancellation, substitution, or transfer requests to: epm@aans.org or fax: 847.378.0608.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by telephone 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.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing prior to April 15, 2020, in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions or transfers to another course will only be granted between April 15 and April 30, 2020, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations, substitutions or transfers after April 30, 2020. Email or fax written cancellation, substitution, or transfer requests to: epm@aans.org or fax: 847.378.0608.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by telephone 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.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing prior to August 12, 2020, in order to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions or transfers to another course will only be granted between August 12 and August 27, 2020, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations, substitutions or transfers after August 27, 2020. Email or fax written cancellation, substitution, or transfer requests to: epm@aans.org or fax: 847.378.0608.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by telephone 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.
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 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CEU credits for this activity are pending.
