2025 Neurosurgical Coding and Reimbursement
Overview
The AANS is dedicated to solving the issues on your mind right now, like:
- Keeping current on new coding and regulatory requirements
- Staying compliant with ever-changing reimbursement policies
- Making day-to-day processes easier
The AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement virtual course trains clinical, professional, and administrative staff to understand the impact of quality reporting and deliver the most up-to-date ICD-10 and CPT coding specific to neurosurgical practices.
Through hands-on training and experience, attendees learn to accurately apply and assign CPT codes for common neurosurgical procedures. Attendees receive high quality, reliable and effective practice management content important for staying compliant with ever-changing regulations. Focused on Spine, Cranial and Pediatric coding and billing topics and facilitated by neurosurgical experts who will:
- Maximize your reimbursement
- Help you overcome challenges in the revenue cycle
- Teach you how to implement best practices
This course bundle consists of virtual sessions to address the unique elements of Spine, Cranial, and Pediatric procedures.
Your registration includes a copy of the printed workbook that will keep you up to date with coding changes.
When
2025 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Spring
- Spine Focused: June 5-6, 2025
- Cranial Focused: June 12-13, 2025
- Pediatric Focused: June 20, 2025
2025 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Fall
- Spine Focused: October 9-10, 2025
- Cranial Focused: October 16-17, 2025
Who Should Attend
This course is applicable for beginners with no coding experience (who have a high-level understanding of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Pathophysiology) up to seasoned coders wanting to advance their knowledge.
After participating in this course, you will be able to confidently put your newfound knowledge into practice using:
- The latest advancements in the ICD-10 and CPT coding specifics for neurosurgical procedures
- Streamlined revenue cycle management best practices that aim to maximize payment and address reimbursement challenges
- High quality, reliable, and effective practice management content to stay compliant with ever-changing regulations
- An updated workbook to easily look up and verify correct procedural billing and coding
To ensure individual participation and accurate course records, registration for this course requires you to be logged in using the name of the person who will be attending. Please refrain from registering on behalf of others, including registering under a company name.
Course Co-directors
Mark Oppenlander, MD, FAANS
Clemens M. Schirmer, MD, PhD, MBA, FAANS, FACS, FAHA
Accreditation
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
Spine: The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Spine Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for up to 11.5 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 Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course is valid through January 23, 2025. An index number may be submitted for CEU one time only.
Cranial: The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Cranial Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for up to 11.0 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 Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course is valid through January 23, 2025. An index number may be submitted for CEU one time only.
Pediatric/Functional: The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Pediatric Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for up to 6.0 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 Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course is valid through February 28, 2025. An index number may be submitted for CEU one time only.
Agenda is subject to change. Times are listed in local Central Time
Video or audio recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS.
Pediatrics Agenda coming soon.
| DAY 1 | |
| 1:00 – 1:05 pm | Welcome and Introduction |
| 1:05 – 2:00 pm | Highlights of E/M Coding |
| 2:00 – 2:30 pm | Coding and Billing Essentials |
| 2:30 – 3:15 pm | Global Package and Modifiers |
| 3:15 – 3:45 pm | Intro to Spine Coding, instrumentation, and bone grafts |
| 3:45 –4:00 pm | Dissecting a Spine op note |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
| DAY 2 | |
| 8:00 – 8:05 am | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:05 am – 4:00 pm Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Lunch 12:00 – 12:45 pm Break 3:00 – 3:15 pm | ACDF, ALIF, Total Disc Arthoplasty Corpectomy Procedures Posterior Spine Procedures: Laminoplasty. Laminectomy, Discectomy, Lesions Posterior arthrodesis Exploration of fusion, hardware removal/revision Other Spine Procedures Spinal Deformity Trauma Factures Spinal Cord Stimulators Spinal Complications |
| 3:30- 4:00 pm | Medicare Update 2025 and Coverage policies |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
| DAY 1 | |
| 1:00 – 1:05 pm | Welcome and Introduction |
| 1:05 – 1:45 pm | Highlights of E/M Coding |
| 1:45 – 2:30 pm | Coding and Billing Essentials Global Surgical Package and Modifiers Co Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon |
| 2:30 – 3:00 pm | Dissecting a Cranial Operative Note |
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Introduction to Cranial Coding: |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
| DAY 2 | |
| 8:00 – 8:05 am | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:05 am – 4:00 pm Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Lunch 12:00 – 12:45 pm Break 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Cranial Tumor and Abscess Coding Pituitary, CP Angle and Skull Base coding Cranial Trauma Open Cerebrovascular Coding Neuroendovascular Procedure Coding Neuroendoscopy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, VP Shunt DBS, RNS, and Epilepsy Procedures |
| 3:15 – 3:25 pm | Cranial Complications |
| 3:25 – 4:00 pm | Medicare Update and Coverage Policies 2025 |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
| *all times are CST | |
| 8:00 – 8:05 am | Welcome |
| 8:05 – 9:15 am | Highlights of EM for Pediatric Neurosurgeons: E/M, Critical Care, APP billing, and Telehealth |
| 9:15 – 9:45 am | Principles of Pediatric Neurosurgical Coding and Billing Use of an Unlisted CPT Code |
| 9:45 – 10:15 am | AANS Global Surgical Package: (microscope, ultrasound, ventricular catheter, iMRI, robot) |
| 10:15 – 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Surgical CPT Code Modifiers (Same Day, Global Period, Surgeon Role) |
| 11:30 – 11:30 am | Hydrocephalus Procedures |
| 11:30 – 12:15 pm | Tumor Procedures |
| 12:15 – 1:00 pm | Break / Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:30 pm | Functional/Epilepsy Procedures |
| 1:30 – 1:45 pm | Craniofacial Procedures |
| 1:45 – 2:00 pm | Vascular Procedures |
| 2:00 – 2:15 pm | Break |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm | Spine Procedures |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Fetal & Neonatal Procedures |
| 3:15 – 3:45 pm | Trauma Procedures |
| 3:45 – 4:00 pm | Q & A and Adjourn |
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation must be received in writing 2 weeks prior to the start of the course to receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. Email cancellation requests to education@aans.org.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by email. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable.
NO-SHOWS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
Video or audio recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS.
Early Bird ends May 5, 2025
2025 Course Dates:
All times for the course are listed in Central Time (CT).
2025 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Spring
- Spine Focused: June 5-6, 2025
- Cranial Focused: June 12-13, 2025
- Pediatric Focused: June 20, 2025
2025 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Fall
- Spine Focused: October 9-10, 2025
- Cranial Focused: October 16-17, 2025
What Past Attendees Say:
“As a new attending surgeon, this course was extremely valuable in teaching me basic and advanced concepts in billing and coding. I now understand how to code and document appropriately.”
“All the presenters were wonderful and gave me information on what’s going on with Medicare and the Inspector General on things to watch out for on compliance.”
“This is a great resource of knowledge in the coding world.”
“The faculty did a great job explaining things clearly for clinical and non-clinical audiences.”
“I took your course for the first time and loved it. The information compiled will be my Bible in helping my providers and coding staff.”
“There is so much valuable information in the workbook. The course reassured me of a few coding questions I had for bundling edits, co-surgeon, and prior authorization.”
Course Information and Tips:
All times for the course are listed in Central Time (CT).
All workbooks will be shipped prior to the course. Please be sure your shipping address is correct when placing your workbook order.
This course uses the Zoom platform. Your Zoom account should be your First and Last name used to register for the course.
Shipping Policies
Shipping addresses cannot be out of the United States or a PO Box.
Cancellation Policies:
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing 2 weeks prior to the start of the first course to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions, or transfers to another course will only be granted 2 weeks prior to the start of the first course, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will only be made for cancellations, substitutions, or transfers after 2 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.
Video or audio recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS.
*Early registration ends 5/5/25
| Spine Only | Cranial Only | Pediatrics Only Offered 6/20/25 | Full Course Spine, Cranial and Pediatrics Only offered for Spring Course | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AANS Member Physician | $650 | $650 | $275 | $1,199 |
| $750 | $750 | $375 | $1,299 | |
| Non-Member Physician | $700 | $700 | $300 | 1,299 |
| $800 | $800 | $400 | $1,399 | |
| Advanced Practice Provider, Office Staff, Coder | $600 | $600 | $250 | $1,099 |
| $650 | $650 | $350 | $1,199 | |
| Resident/Fellow or Military | $400 | $400 | $55 | $700 |
| $500 | $500 | $155 | $750 |
2025 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Spring
Spine Focused: June 5-6, 2025
Cranial Focused: June 12-13, 2025
Pediatric Focused: June 20, 2025
2025 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Fall
Spine Focused: October 9-10, 2025
Cranial Focused: October 16-17, 2025
