ICD=9=CM CPT CODING WORKSHOPS

Tuesday, September 28 Wednesday, September 29 9:00 am - 5:OO pm CPT Coding Workshops Gary M.Knuus,MBA Burr Ridge, IL Tickets: $225 non-refundable (includes luncheon) (Limited to AAOMS members and their staff)

The Special Committee on Coding and Nomenclature will sponsor two one-day coding workshops in Orlando to extend this instructional opportunity to AAOMS members and their office staff. These intensive one-day workshops focus on the information and techniques that the OMS practice needs to better understand the 1993 changes to the Physicians’ Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) codes for submitting special procedures for third party claim reimbursement. You will learn how to effectively communicate with insurance carriers by structuring your coding and support documentation to increase the likelihood of full and proper payment. Coding will be covered in depth and integrated with carrier issues.

These workshops will prepare the membership for the latest, drastic changes occurring in coding for the reporting of evaluation and management services (i.e., visits and consultations). The 1993 AAOMS Coding Sessions direct particular attention to OMS specialty-specific examples validated by HCFA and the American Medical Association to assist OMS practices in appropriately applying the descriptors to common practice situations under the ‘93 guidelines. Understanding these examples and acquiring a thorough working knowledge of these changes are crucial in assuring appropriate payment under the new RRRVS.

Other subjects covered in the one-day workshop are as follows: what is considered part of the surgical package, 1993 code changes for the reporting of fractures, reporting unlisted procedures, multiple surgeries, concurrent care, reduced audit liability, how carriers work, KISS letters for OMS, and various aspects of proper coding. Medicare Regulations, including limiting fees, elective surgery, “MUDS” (medically unnecessary denials), clinical diagnostic laboratory testing, Medicare vs. non-Medicare charges and Medicare appeals are also included as part of this presentation.

The two one-day workshops will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 28 and 29, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. The sessions will include a methodical explanation of the principles and conventions of the CPT system and its significance in the reimbursement network, as well as coding fictitious OMS clinical situation vignettes. Members of the AAOMS Special Committee on Coding and Nomenclature and staff will answer questions and offer guidance, but they cannot specifically address attendees’ disputes with local carriers.

Attendance is by preregistration only on a space-available basis. No one will be allowed to purchase tickets on-site and reservations will not be resold if registrants fail to attend. Classes are limited, so please register early.

CODING WORKSHOP

The non-refundable registration fee for the one-day course is $225 and includes a complimentary copy of both the full AMA CM’ 1993 and the Head and Neck Surgery Minibook, an OMS study guide, refreshment breaks and a luncheon.

Please understand that, due to contractual requirements, once you have been accepted, this fee is non-refundable, and no one will be admitted without having fulfilled the pre- registration requirements.

Please note: CPT Coding Workshops have been approved for 6.5 hours of Continuing Education credit.

Monday, September 27 9:00 am - 590 pm ICD-9-CM Coding Workshop Sutton Center, 2nd Floor Dawn W. Jackson, MAEd, RRA Richmond, KY

Tickets: $275 non-refundable (includes luncheon) (Limited to AAOMS members and their staff)

Just as use of the wrong CPT codes often results in not receiving the proper reimbursement, use of the wrong ICD-9-CM codes results in receiving no payment at all or being subject to a possible $2,000 penalty if the patient happens to have Medicare.

The AAOMS will again offer an ICD-PCM coding session during the Annual Meeting. This session provides more detailed ICD-9-CM training than the CPT Coding Workshops.

The one-day session will be presented for AAOMS members and their staff on Monday, September 27, from 9:00 am until 5%) pm. The course will comprise a formal presentation of the design, terminology, instructions and conventions of ICD-9- CM and will include detailed examples of specific codes utilized by oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Participants will work on practice problems in a workbook, designed specifically for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, using Volumes 1 and 2 of ICD-PCM. Coding principles are explained with practice problems from the workbook. All principles and instructions are printed in the workbook, so it can serve as your ICD-9-CM coding reference book in the future.

No matter the degree of expertise, this all-day workshop is designed to be beneficial and challenging for all participants.

Attendance is by advance registration only on a space- available basis, No one will be allowed to purchase tickets on- site, and reservations will not be resold if registrants fail to attend. Classes are limited, so please register early. The non- refundable registration fee is $275 and includes a complimentary copy of ICD-9-CM Fourth Edition, Volumes 1 and 2 color coded to help you avoid the most frequently made diagnosis coding errors, an AAOMS ICD-9-CM study workbook, refreshment breaks and a luncheon.

Please note: ICD-9-CM Coding Workshop has been approved for 6.5 hours of Continuing Education credit.