13th Annual Medical Coding and Reimbursement Conference 2015

Caribe Royale, Orlando | December 2-4

CodingCon 2015

CodingCon201513th Annual Medical Coding and Reimbursement

Conference 2015

December 2-4, 2015 Caribe Royal, Orlando, FL

70+ Educational Sessions

ICD-10 & 12+ Hot Specialties

Top Industry Experts

18 Speciality CEUs

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ICD-10PostimplementationChallenges

CPT 2016Updates

Content

Message from Director...............................................................(i)

About Coding Conferences......................................................(ii)

Event Overview...........................................................................(iii)

Pre Conference Workshop........................................................1-3

Family Practice...........................................................................4-5

General Surgery.........................................................................6-7

ICD-10-CM..................................................................................8-9

ICD-10 Anatomy: Learning in Motion....................................10-11

Ob-Gyn.....................................................................................12-14

Ophthalmology.......................................................................15-16

Orthopedics.............................................................................17-18

Otolaryngology.......................................................................19-20

Pain Management..................................................................21-23

Path/Lab..................................................................................24-26

Pediatrics..................................................................................27-28

Practice Management..........................................................29-30

Urology.....................................................................................31-32

Post Conference Workshop...................................................33-36

Meet the Speakers..................................................................37-50

Hotel and Travel Information.......................................................51

Message from DirectorWe are headed to Disney for The Coding Institute’s 13th Annual Medical Coding and Reim-bursement Conference – CodingCon 2015 at the Caribe Royal, Orlando, FL on December 2-4. The only National-Level Specialty conference o�ers unmatched learning and network-ing opportunities for medical coders, billers, physicians, health care consultants, practice managers and other health care professionals over the course of two and a half days.

Conference attendees can look forward to over 70+ educational sessions by nationally-ac-claimed speakers spread across pre, post and main conferences – covering practical advice for coding, reimbursement and compliance pitfalls so they ensure compliant operations and revenue cycle management success.

The focus this year will be on ICD-10 and 11 Specialty Tracks including Ob-gyn, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Path / Lab, Urology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Family Practice, Otolaryngology, and Practice Management. The best part is, unlike other confer-ences, this conference lets attendees switch between tracks at no additional cost.

Not just this; there are plenty of other reasons be there – Opportunities to stay current on critical business strategies, earn 18 CEUs, network with peers, and enjoy a wonderful venue in a great city.

We’re focused on making this event a success, with increased exposure to exhibitors, deci-sion-makers and in�uencers.

Come join us for the 13th Annual Coding Conference – the biggest coding and reim-bursement conclave this fall - as we connect, share, and prepare the ground for yet another challenging year!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Godreau , CPC, CPMA, CPEDC

AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

Director, Coding Conferences, The Coding Institute LLC

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About Coding ConferencesCome experience the revolution that’s driving better coding and compliance.Our mission is to help physician practices, hospitals, billing companies, payers, consul-tants, third party vendors, and health systems ethically maximize reimbursements and revenue. CodingCon has been delivering highly rated education in annual and biannual conferences since 1998. Powered by the Florida-based Coding Institute and run by educa-tion and coding authorities Jen Godreau, BA, CPC, CPMA, CPEDC, and Beth Martin, BS, COC, CodingCon learning is primed by experts to make a real impact to your practice, organization, or company. This highly popular event brings medical coders, providers, o�ce managers, auditors, educators, and compliance o�cers the most practical, special-ty-speci�c education. Sessions are designed to improve coding, billing, compliance and documentation. More than 80 percent of attendees return each year to learn practical information.

This year nationally recognized experts, such as Jill Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC, and Marvel Hammer, RN, BS, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCO, will share best strategies, real world scenarios, and exclusive insights to help attendees avoid top coding and compliance pitfalls, under-stand upcoming trends and regulatory changes, and implement essential documentation improvement and payment-protecting practices. Attendees can stay energized and suc-cessfully grasp and retain the valuable education as CodingCon uses the best learning retention methods including directed discussions, small group activities, attendee teach-ing, and even movement— the fastest cognitive neurobehavioral learning method.

Join us in 2015 to gain expertise in one of 11 medical specialties, multispecialties, or prac-tice management. From CPT® 2016 to ICD-10, each conference track explores a speci�c specialty in-depth, with advice and examples tailored to that specialty. Attendees are free to customize their own agendas, choosing the sessions that most impact them. ICD-10 advanced training is o�ered in traditional multispecialty coverage, targeted specialty-spe-ci�c focus, and kinesiology (movement-based learning) anatomic sessions. Come before the main conference and stay after to explore basic and advanced topics in four-hour workshops.

Many practices and systems send multiple attendees to share in the event’s learning opportunities. Physicians, o�ce managers, non-physician practitioners, coders, and billers gain synergy by co-studying coding and revenue cycle improvement strategies. Nurse practitioners and AAPC-credentialed coders can earn up to 18 CMEs/CEUs by attending pre, main and post conference events.

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Event OverviewSpecialty Tracks O�ering In-Depth Coverage & Practical Solutions to ICD-10 and 2016 Hot Coding

Topics Attendees can focus on in-depth ICD-10 coding for their specialty (specialties) plus gain practical solutions to hot coding topics so they are on-target to correct coding and reimbursement in 2016. The best part is unlike other conferences, this conference allows attendees the �exibility to jump from one specialty track to another - free of charge! Stick with ICD-10 General for a complete foundation; supplement your base with advanced coding on your specialty’s top ICD-10 code changes from 12 Specialty Tracks, or stick to your Specialty Track for practical advice pertinent to your specialty on the latest coding, reimbursement and compliance pitfalls.

Can’t Miss The 12 Dedicated Specialty Tracks present at this year’s conference include: Ob-gyn, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Pediatrics, Path / Lab, Urology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Family Practice, Otolaryngology, Practice Management, and ICD-10-CM.

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Billing Strategies and Process Changes Pre Conference

Coding and Billing for Midwives Pre Conference

Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 5:30pm Billing Strategies and Process ChangesCEUs: 4 CPPM, CPB, and CPCSpeaker Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCC Description Billing starts from the time the patient makes an appointment and does not end until all the money for the service has been received in the door. This interactive workshop examines all the elements of billing to determine where we can impact work�ow, procedures, and policies to make the billing process more e�cient and e�ective for the practice. Join us as we explore ways we can make a di�erence in our practices to not only optimize income compliantly but also reduce some of the stress points that we experience on a day to day basis. Let’s look at the processes and tools available to us in 2016 that will help us be more e�ective in our jobs and become heroes in our practices.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 5:30pm Coding and Billing for MidwivesCEUs: 4 CPC-P, CIMC, COBGC, and CPCSpeaker Joan Slager, CNM Description In 2012 Certi�ed Nurse-Midwives attended 8% of all births in the United States. As a valuable member of the maternity work force, midwives deliver satisfying, cost-e�ective care with excellent clinical outcomes. This pre-conference workshop will discuss the profession of midwifery in the United States including how midwives are educated, regulated and credentialed. Midwifery scope of practice, geographical distribution and practice settings will be discussed along with how to bill and receive payment for midwifery services. Lastly, a template for designing and implementing a midwifery service whether as a part of an existing practice or as an independent practice will be presented.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

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Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 5:30pm De�ning and Documenting Medical NecessityCEUs: 4 CANPC, CPC-P, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CEMC, CPCD, CCVTC, CCC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, CHONC, COBGC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CUC, and CPCSpeaker Kim Garner-Huey, MJ, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCODescription De�nitions of medical necessity vary depending on who you are—physician, coder, biller, or payer. This session will explore and apply these de�nitions to your medical practice, from helping your physician’s document appropriately to support why they did what they did to assigning the right codes and modi�ers to appealing to receive the payment deserved.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 3:00pm Fighting Payer RecoupmentCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, and CPCSpeaker Ann Bittinger, Esq. & Maggie Mac, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CMM, ICCE Description Who do you call when payers send a request for payment recoupment? The process to �ght a payer audit will be outlined by an attorney and expert coder to discuss all the steps that must be taken to authoritatively appeal the recoupment. What steps the attorney must undertake and what role the coder plays will all be discussed with an actual case study.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:30pm – 5:30pm The Dirty DozenCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, and CPCSpeaker Maggie Mac, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CMM, ICCE Description Mistakes are still being made in billing, coding, and documentation. Do you see your practice making any of these errors? After years and thousands of chart reviews, the top dozen compliance errors (and a few more) will be revealed.

Defining and Documenting Medical Necessity Pre Conference

Fighting Payer Audits and Compliance Errors Pre Conference

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Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 5:30pm De�ning and Documenting Medical NecessityCEUs: 4 CANPC, CPC-P, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CEMC, CPCD, CCVTC, CCC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, CHONC, COBGC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CUC, and CPCSpeaker Kim Garner-Huey, MJ, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCODescription De�nitions of medical necessity vary depending on who you are—physician, coder, biller, or payer. This session will explore and apply these de�nitions to your medical practice, from helping your physician’s document appropriately to support why they did what they did to assigning the right codes and modi�ers to appealing to receive the payment deserved.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 3:00pm Fighting Payer RecoupmentCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, and CPCSpeaker Ann Bittinger, Esq. & Maggie Mac, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CMM, ICCE Description Who do you call when payers send a request for payment recoupment? The process to �ght a payer audit will be outlined by an attorney and expert coder to discuss all the steps that must be taken to authoritatively appeal the recoupment. What steps the attorney must undertake and what role the coder plays will all be discussed with an actual case study.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:30pm – 5:30pm The Dirty DozenCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, and CPCSpeaker Maggie Mac, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CMM, ICCE Description Mistakes are still being made in billing, coding, and documentation. Do you see your practice making any of these errors? After years and thousands of chart reviews, the top dozen compliance errors (and a few more) will be revealed.

Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 5:30pm Roll With the Punches – Learn ICD-10 While You MoveCEUs: 4 CPC-P, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CEMC, CPCD, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, COBGC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CUC, and CPCSpeaker Danny Porcelli, Doctor of Chiropractic and Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC, COC, CMPA Description Grab a foam roller, and let go of muscle tension while you learn ICD-10 coding in an invigorating movement assessment and rehabilitation class. This hands-on session puts you through stress-re lieving range of motion exercises with a certi�ed �tness trainer using the same myofascial release techniques that bene�t rehabbing patients. Wear comfortable clothing to take full advantage of this therapeutic activity, suitable for clinicians and coders alike. All supplies provided. This session includes an overview of ICD-10 codes for associated injuries and conditions – all during your exercise.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 3:00pm Services for Nurse Practitioners and Physician AssistantsCEUs: 4 CASCC, CPC-P, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, COSC, CPEDC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description For many reasons, including the current physician shortage, the NP’s and PA’s role in every day medicine is increasing. In the hospital on rounds and in surgery, to nursing home care, o�ce visits and procedures, mid-levels are providing services that physicians traditionally have. Medicare policy and rules can be tricky with all the unique situations they work in. Other carriers have instituted policies that range from a simplistic bill under the supervising provider to follow ing Medicare policy and more. And don’t forget your State Scope and the new Quali�er for box 17! If you have a mid-level or are thinking of adding one, understanding the policies and how they apply to your practice is imperative. The OIG has these services on their “hit list,” so staying o� their radar with a thorough understanding of the rules is a must.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

ICD-10 Anatomy: Learning in Motion Pre Conference

Services for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Pre Conference

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Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 5:30pm Roll With the Punches – Learn ICD-10 While You MoveCEUs: 4 CPC-P, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CEMC, CPCD, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, COBGC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CUC, and CPCSpeaker Danny Porcelli, Doctor of Chiropractic and Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC, COC, CMPA Description Grab a foam roller, and let go of muscle tension while you learn ICD-10 coding in an invigorating movement assessment and rehabilitation class. This hands-on session puts you through stress-re lieving range of motion exercises with a certi�ed �tness trainer using the same myofascial release techniques that bene�t rehabbing patients. Wear comfortable clothing to take full advantage of this therapeutic activity, suitable for clinicians and coders alike. All supplies provided. This session includes an overview of ICD-10 codes for associated injuries and conditions – all during your exercise.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

Schedule Wednesday, December 2, 20151:00pm – 3:00pm Services for Nurse Practitioners and Physician AssistantsCEUs: 4 CASCC, CPC-P, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, COSC, CPEDC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description For many reasons, including the current physician shortage, the NP’s and PA’s role in every day medicine is increasing. In the hospital on rounds and in surgery, to nursing home care, o�ce visits and procedures, mid-levels are providing services that physicians traditionally have. Medicare policy and rules can be tricky with all the unique situations they work in. Other carriers have instituted policies that range from a simplistic bill under the supervising provider to follow ing Medicare policy and more. And don’t forget your State Scope and the new Quali�er for box 17! If you have a mid-level or are thinking of adding one, understanding the policies and how they apply to your practice is imperative. The OIG has these services on their “hit list,” so staying o� their radar with a thorough understanding of the rules is a must.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Diagnostic Coding – Tips to Get the Speci�city NeededCEUs: 2 CFPC, CEMC, CPCD, CPMA, CIMC, CPEDC, and CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description Primary care physicians need to be familiar with a plethora of diagnostic codes. Get tips on what is missing in your current documentation and diagnostic coding.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Injections and ImmunizationsCEUs: 1 CFPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIMC, CENTC, and CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description Documentation is the key when billing for injections and immunizations. For pristine claims, you also need to meet “incident to” rules for performing these services. Join this session to master the nuts and bolts of injection and immunization coding.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm E/M Coding: Does Your Documentation Support the Codes You Are Billing?CEUs: 2 CFPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIMC, and CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description Audits are more prevalent than ever. Learn simple steps to review and audit your o�ce notes to see if the provider’s documentation supports the codes billed, helping you get in front of audit issues.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Maximizing Your Nonphysician PractitionersCEUs: 2 CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMCDescription Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are more prevalent in o�ces today, but is your o�ce using them to their full capacity? Find out how along with getting a thorough understanding of documentation and compliance rules to ensure you get proper payment for services.5:00-6:30 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORS

Family Practice Main Conference

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Diagnostic Coding – Tips to Get the Speci�city NeededCEUs: 2 CFPC, CEMC, CPCD, CPMA, CIMC, CPEDC, and CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description Primary care physicians need to be familiar with a plethora of diagnostic codes. Get tips on what is missing in your current documentation and diagnostic coding.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Injections and ImmunizationsCEUs: 1 CFPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIMC, CENTC, and CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description Documentation is the key when billing for injections and immunizations. For pristine claims, you also need to meet “incident to” rules for performing these services. Join this session to master the nuts and bolts of injection and immunization coding.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm E/M Coding: Does Your Documentation Support the Codes You Are Billing?CEUs: 2 CFPC, CEMC, CPMA, CIMC, and CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description Audits are more prevalent than ever. Learn simple steps to review and audit your o�ce notes to see if the provider’s documentation supports the codes billed, helping you get in front of audit issues.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Maximizing Your Nonphysician PractitionersCEUs: 2 CPCSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMCDescription Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are more prevalent in o�ces today, but is your o�ce using them to their full capacity? Find out how along with getting a thorough understanding of documentation and compliance rules to ensure you get proper payment for services.5:00-6:30 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORS

Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am O�ce E�ciencyCEUs: 2 CPC, CFPC, CIMC, CPPM, CPBSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMCDescription What areas of your o�ce can you improve to help it run more smoothly? What can you do to close the “great divide” that exists between front and back o�ce sta�? Attend this session for real-world solutions to these issues and more.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Scheduling: Making Your O�ce Run on TimeCEUs: 1 CPC, CFPC, CPPM, and CPBSpeaker Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC Description Vacations and holidays can wreak havoc on a schedule. This session o�ers simple steps you can take to help prevent those Monday disasters and other nightmare days in your o�ce schedule.

Family Practice Main Conference

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Understanding Medical Necessity in Evaluation & Management visitsCEUs: 2 CPC, CPC-P, CFPC, CGSC, CPEDC, and CPMASpeaker John F. Bishop, PA, CPC, CPMA, CGSC, CPRC Description Make sure you are armed with the new/revised/deleted codes for general surgery. You will get all of the new CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, as well as any pertinent changes to CCI policy. With the changes to the 59 modi�er and the recent addition of the X-modi� ers, this has made reporting separate billable services even more challenging along with the other surgical modi�ers. Learn the proper use of all procedural and visit modi�ers as they apply to general surgery practices.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAKSchedule Thursday, December 3, 201510:30am – 11:30am How NPPs a�ect the bottom-line in Surgical practicesCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CASCC, CPCD, and CGSCSpeaker John F. Bishop, PA, CPC, CPMA, CGSC, CPRCDescription Learn to select the correct code from over one hundred choices based on location: skin versus subcutaneous versus subfascial. What constitutes a lesion versus a soft tissue tumor? What constitutes radical excision?11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Dissecting and Coding from Op Reports Part ICEUs: 2 CPC, COC, CASCC, CGIC, and CGSCSpeaker John F. Bishop, PA, CPC, CPMA, CGSC, CPRCDescription Discover when gastrointestinal procedures, often provided via di�erent approaches but in the same setting, can be billed separately. You will get the tools for accurate claim submission, reducing claims denials due to unbundling. Get an in-depth look at procedures involving the GI tract along with review of the anatomy and physiology of the GI tract.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

General Surgery Main Conference

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3:00pm – 5:00pm Dissecting and Coding from Op Reports Part IICEUs: 2 CPC, COC, and CGSCSpeaker John F. Bishop, PA, CPC, CPMA, CGSC, CPRCDescription After a review of the most frequent procedures during the previous sessions, attendees will have hands-on time on coding. Use real operative reports to pick out key terminology, in words and phrases, that you need to look for in the operative report to obtain correct payment for the procedures your surgeon performed. Among the key factors you’ll learn to recognize are the location and depth of the surgery, the approach, the technique, and the di�erences between excision, incision, and biopsy.10:00am – 10:30am COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORSSchedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Burn and Trauma Coding-Don't Be Shy!CEUs: 2 CPC, COC, CCVTC, CGIC, CGSC, CIMC, CHONC, COBGC, and CPEDCSpeaker John F. Bishop, PA, CPC, CPMA, CGSC, CPRCDescription Not every surgical practice is the same. Get an insider’s look at bariatric, breast, cardiothoracic, endocrine, oncologic, vascular, and pediatric surgical procedures. This is a great session that includes some of the areas not considered routine in general surgery practices.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Let's look at Abdominal Tumors - ICD-10-CM For General SurgeryCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CGSC, and CUCSpeaker John F. Bishop, PA, CPC, CPMA, CGSC, CPRCDescription Learn what constitutes a tunneled versus non-tunneled device, pigtail or port, peritoneal or vascular dialysis catheter, and the new ECMO codes. When can radiology guidance be billed and what type of documentation is required?

General Surgery Main Conference

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am ICD-10-CM Specialty Coding for CardiologyCEUs: 2 CCC and CPCSpeaker Amy C. Pritchett, BSHA, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CASCC, CRC, CCS, CDMP, CMPM, ICDCT-CM, ICDCT-PCS, CMRS, C-AHIDescription Specialty guidelines and coding practices for ICD-10-CM.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am ICD-10-CM Specialty Coding for Ob-gynCEUs: 1 CENTC and CPCSpeaker Amy C. Pritchett, BSHA, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CASCC, CRC, CCS, CDMP, CMPM, ICDCT-CM, ICDCT-PCS, CMRS, C-AHIDescription Specialty guidelines and coding practices for ICD-10-CM.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCHSchedule Thursday, December 3, 201512:30pm – 2:30pm ICD-10-CM Specialty Coding for OrthopedicsCEUs: 2 COSC, CPC, and COCSpeaker Amy C. Pritchett, BSHA, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CASCC, CRC, CCS, CDMP, CMPM, ICDCT-CM, ICDCT-PCS, CMRS, C-AHIDescription Specialty guidelines and coding practices for ICD-10-CM.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Introduction to ICD-10-CM Guidelines and Coding ClinicsCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CPCO, CPMA, AANP, CPC, and COCSpeaker Amy C. Pritchett, BSHA, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CASCC, CRC, CCS, CDMP, CMPM, ICDCT-CM, ICDCT-PCS, CMRS, C-AHIDescription In depth discussion of changes surrounding ICD-10-CM implementation.5:00-6:30 PM Cocktail Reception and Exhibitors

ICD-10-CM Main Conference

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Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am CDI for ICD-10-CMCEUs: 2 CPC, COC, and CPCOSpeaker Amy C. Pritchett, BSHA, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CASCC, CRC, CCS, CDMP, CMPM, ICDCT-CM, ICDCT-PCS, CMRS, C-AHIDescription In depth look at physician clinical documentation guidelines and implementation.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am ICD-10-CM Specialty Coding for GastrointestinalCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CPC-P, CASCC, CGIS, CPCO, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Amy C. Pritchett, BSHA, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CASCC, CRC, CCS, CDMP, CMPM, ICDCT-CM, ICDCT-PCS, CMRS, C-AHIDescription Specialty guidelines and coding practices for ICD-10-CM.

ICD-10-CM Main Conference

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 11:30am What’s Holding You Back? Exercise for the Spine and ICD-10CEUs: 3 CANPC, CASCC, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, CENTC, CPC, and COCSpeaker Danny Porcelli, Doctor of Chiropractic and Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC, COC, CMPADescription Do you know the top three reasons a muscle can’t perform an action? What role do joints and soft tissues play in back pain? Find out what is holding back your back with the aid of a kinesiology expert who will show you how to combine foam rolling and therapeutic taping to get your spine in shape. This session includes an overview of ICD-10 codes for associated injuries and conditions. Wear comfortable clothing for this therapeutic exercise and ICD-10 learning activity, designed for clinicians as well as coders. All supplies are provided.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 5:00pm Your Signature Move Toward ICD-10 and Functional Movement PatternsCEUs: 3 CANPC, CASCC, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CUC, CPC, and COCSpeaker Danny Porcelli, Doctor of Chiropractic and Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC, COC, CMPADescription What are primal human movement patterns? Experience them for yourself in this innovative exploration of movement and therapeutic taping. Learn ICD-10 codes for conditions that cause pain, dysfunction, and impediments to peak performance, while a kinesiology expert leads you through assessment techniques and corrective strategies that integrate taping with treatment programs. Wear comfortable clothing so you can move freely in this exhilarating interactive session, designed for clinicians as well as coders. All supplies are provided.

ICD-10 Anatomy: Learning in Motion Main Conference

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5:00pm – 6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORSSchedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 11:30am Looking for Stability? Movement Assessment and Intervention with ICD-10CEUs: 4 CPC, COC, CPC-P, CANPC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CIMC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CUC, CPCO, CPPM, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Danny Porcelli, Doctor of Chiropractic and Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC, COC, CMPADescription By evaluating just two main movements, you can identify impediments to mobility, stability, and motor control. Let a �tness expert lead you through toe touch progressions, single and split leg stances, and exercises for the cervical and lumbar spine. Find nirvana in this yoga-like session while you learn ICD-10 codes for associated injuries and conditions. Wear comfortable clothing to take full advantage of stretching and therapeutic taping activities, designed for clinicians as well as coders. All supplies are provided.

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Annual Well-Woman Exam: Coverage and Coding Considerations for Prompt, Fair ReimbursementCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, COBGC, and CPCSpeaker Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA Description Women may present for annual well-visits every year, but coding and billing for these high volume services can be complicated if you don’t know the nuances involved. In this session, you will learn about what constitutes preventive care for women, how to handle circumstances when the provider doesn’t perform a pelvic or Pap, and how Medicare coverage a�ects the annual visit for both coding and reimbursement. From modi�ers to ABNs, this session will make you an expert. Teaching points will be illustrated with physician documentation – both the good and the bad.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Tackling NCCI Rules for Ob-gyn ServicesCEUs: 1 CPC-P, CFPC, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, COBGC, and CPCSpeaker Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA Description If you are not updating how you code using the quarterly National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, then you are opening the door for denials and possible lost reimbursement. Understanding what the NCCI rules and edits are and how to incorporate the edits into your coding process is critical to correct coding and reimbursement as well as reducing denials. During this session, you will learn the essentials of NCCI guidelines, how to read the NCCI data sheet, and how to assign the correct code pairs. You’ll also discover how to apply the right NCCI modi�ers to ensure correct coding and avoid denials.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Practice Makes Perfect: New Challenges with ICD-10-CM Coding for Gyn ServicesCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CFPC, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, COBGC, CUC, CPC, and COC

Ob-Gyn Main Conference

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Speaker Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA Description Hopefully at the time of this conference we will be two months in to using the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. And while you may have had some experience to date, this session will continue your education by highlighting the essentials that will allow the provider to document and the coder to report the highest level of speci�city using the new system. Learning what you need to know in detail will help your practice avoid delays in submitting claims and prevent denials for gynecologic services. The presenter will use physician documenta tion examples to explain how the written word should translate into a reportable ICD-10-CM code. This session will include a bonus handout that converts the most commonly reported ICD-9-CM gyn-related diagnosis codes into ICD-10-CM choices, organized by body system.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm ICD-10-CM Coding from Conception to PostpartumCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CFPC, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CIMC, COBGC, CUC, CPC, and COCSpeaker Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MADescription Obstetric coding is di�cult under the best of circumstances, but now that you have some familiarity with ICD-10-CM, you know how much tougher it can get. If you think hands-on practice will be the key to avoiding denials under the new, more speci�c system, then this is the session for you. Applying the guidelines to actual cases, this two-hour session will concentrate on how to convert physician documentation into speci�c diagnosis codes. By getting to practice with up-to-date cases, you will become comfortable with your diagnosis coding choices. This session will include a bonus reference that converts the ICD-9-CM obstetric codes into their ICD-10-CM equivalents.5:00pm – 6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORS

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Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Coding and Documentation Issues for Antenatal Fetal SurveillanceCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CFPC, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, COBGC, CPC, and CICSpeaker Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MADescription Antepartum fetal surveillance is crucial in reducing the risks of fetal demise after 24 weeks of gestation. Fetal surveillance often delays the need for intervention and prolongs gestation in pregnancies at risk for preterm delivery. While there are speci�c CPT® codes for these types of tests, it’s not uncommon for payers to deny reimbursement due to incorrect modi�er use, inappropriate place of service report ing, inadequate medical indications, or poor documentation, especially in the observation or inpatient setting. Learn accepted standards for performing these tests and get a roadmap to avoid the many pitfalls associated with these tests. Don’t let your antepartum fetal surveillance tests be denied. This session will help you use the proper tools to ensure correct coding and reimbursement for these essential tests.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am The Ups and Downs of Counseling TimeCEUs: 1 CPC, CPC-P, CEMC, CFPC, CIMC, COBGC, CUC, CPCO, CPB, and CPMASpeaker Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA Description How many times has your clinician decided to report an E/M service based on time rather than the key components? But does she under stand the rules that surround this option? In this session, we will discuss correct formatting of the o�ce visit note and how to correctly select the level of service based on time rather than the key compo nents for both problem and preventive counseling situations. Learn why the assumptions you have been using may be wrong, which could lead to payer takebacks.

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Documentation of E/M and Eye CodesCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, and CPCSpeaker Maggie Mac, CPC, CEMC, CHC, CMM, ICCE Description Learn all the components needed to accurately and compliantly document E/M and eye codes. Handouts will be provided for your own personal use back in the o�ce.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Coding for Cataract SurgeryCEUs: 1 CASCC, CPC-P, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, and COCSpeaker Alice Reybitz, RN, BA, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CCSPDescription How to code cataract surgery with actual coding scenarios.11:30noon – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Coding for Macular DegenerationCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, and COCSpeaker Alice Reybitz, RN, BA, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CCSPDescription How to code for diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration with actual coding scenarios.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Coding for GlaucomaCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, RCCB, AANP, CIMC, COSC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Alice Reybitz, RN, BA, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CCSP Description How to code for diagnostic tests and treatment of glaucoma with actual coding scenarios.5:00pm-6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORS

Ophthalmology Main Conference

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Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Ophthalmic Diagnostic TestsCEUs: 2 CPC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, and CPMASpeaker Becky Shimanek, CPCDescription Learn all the ins and outs for modi�ers, documentation tips, and coding for o�ce ophthalmology tests, such as visual �elds, A/B scans, �uorescein angiography, and more.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Modi�ersCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CPC-P, CASCC, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Ryan Price CPCDescription When to use them and the impact on your revenue and documentation requirements.

Ophthalmology Main Conference

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am NETWORKING BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Current Trends for the Orthopedic O�ceCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COSC, and CPCSpeaker Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSCDescription When it comes to the reimbursement for orthopedic surgeons, it isn’t always about the surgeries. This session will review the common services and procedures performed in the o�ce and discuss what you can report to maximize reimbursement.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Orthopedic Coding Changes for 2016CEUs: 1 CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COBGC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSCDescription Each year there are CPT® and RVU changes to procedures and services performed by orthopedic surgeons. Not only will we review the coding changes, but we also will review RVU changes that may a�ect Medicare and other insurance payments that utilize RVUs to determine their fees. The NCCI policy manual for 2016 will also be a topic of discussion.11:30pm – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Surgical Case Studies for the Lower ExtremitiesCEUs CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COSC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSCDescription Whether you are new to orthopedics or you want to make sure you are coding surgical cases correctly, you’ll bene�t from this session’s detailed look at common surgical cases involving the lower extremity. Get ready to learn about arthroscopy, foot and ankle services, total joint replacements, and injury cases.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Surgical Case Studies for the Spine and Upper ExtremitiesCEUs CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COSC, CPC, COC, and CIC

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Speaker Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSCDescription This session will look at surgical cases related to the spine and upper extremities. Spine surgery can be intimidating, but once you under stand the fundamentals, you’ll �nd it becomes easier and you can code with con�dence. Surgery of the upper extremity can also be confusing because of the number of codes necessary to report services performed. This session will review actual operative reports to encourage learning and discussion.5:00pm-6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORSSchedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am NETWORKING BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am E/M Services for OrthopedicsCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COSC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSCDescription We will start the morning of the second day by looking at the ups and downs of a E/M Compliance Plan of an orthopedic practice. Tips will be given on auditing E/M services and taking the results to educate providers on the appropriate levels of service based on what was performed. There are many common errors made, and we will look at those to improve documentation10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30pm ICD-10 Issues for OrthopedicsCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CIC, CASCC, CANPC, CGSC, COSC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSCDescription 2 months after implementation, attendees will have an opportunity to evaluate ICD-10 and share any problems or successes in the implementation process. We will also anything that still may be a problem, thus causing delays in revenue.

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Modi�ers for OtolaryngologyCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CENTC, and CPCSpeaker Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCC Description Modi�ers are an integral part of CPT® coding. Many times the description of the services provided cannot be complete without the use of modi�ers. Proper use will get the practice paid or enable payment on appeal. Improper use will cause compliance issues and potential losses in income. Modi�ers a�ect not only compensation, but also a�ect compliant coding of services provided, so the physician, the coder, and the biller must understand how to use and document for modi�ers to maintain coding and billing compliance. Otolarygology speci�c examples will be used in this class.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am ENT’s are using Botox to treat problems such as Cervical Dystonia to Spasmodic Dysphonia, is your o�ce getting paid appropriately?CEUs: 1 CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CENTC, and CPCSpeaker Nancy Reading, RN, BS, CPC, CPC–P, CPC-IDescription There are reimbursable, medically necessary uses for Botox injections in the ENT o�ce setting. In this session we will visit the appropriate documentation and coding for the administration of Botox. There are very speci�c nuances in making this a �nancial success for the medically necessary use of Botox. Issues addressed will include special scheduling of patient visits, correct Botox codes for the treatment at hand and the type of Botox administered, and electrophysiologic guidance. We will address appropriate billing for Botox wastage. The pathophysiology of the problems will be explored as well as de�ning how chemodenervation works.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Coding for Endoscopic Surgery Including Balloon DilationCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CENTC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCCDescription This class will examine various coding scenarios when coding endo scopic surgery in otolaryngology for sinuses using traditional FESS as well as balloon dilation in both the o�ce and in the OR. In this session, we will also examine other endoscopic surgeries and their coding when going into the throat, the larynx, and other ENT structures.

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2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Advanced Surgical Coding Workshop for OtolaryngologyCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CENTC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCC, and Nancy Reading, RN, BS, CPC, CPC–P, CPC–IDescription This class is dedicated to reviewing complex operative notes and coding them together so that we can get into the nitty gritty of coding more complex and challenging otolaryngology services. Bring your coding manuals and plan on diving into some challenging cases.5:00-6:30 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORSSchedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Coding for the Ear and AudiologyCEUs: 2 CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CENTC, and CPCSpeaker Nancy Reading, RN, BS, CPC, CPC–P, CPC–IDescription In this presentation, we will de�ne audiology CPT® codes and discuss their appropriate use. The fundamentals of ICD-10-CM will also be covered. Tips will be provided on maximizing reimbursement through appropriate coding and billing. Special billing and coding scenarios and cases speci�c to the audiology practice will be reviewed, including cerumen management, vestibular assessement, and more.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Allergy Coding for OtolaryngologyCEUs: 1 CPC, CPC-P, CFPC, COSC, CENTC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCCDescription Allergy coding is often challenging as it incorporates both diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patient. This class will look at these services, the di�erences between them, how to code for them, supervision rules, and reimbursement issues. Bring your allergy questions with you.

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Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Get In The Know: 2016 Pain Management Coding & Billing UpdatesCEUs: 2 CANPC, CASCC, CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Judith L. Blaszczyk RN, CPC, ACS-PM, & Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCODescription Make sure you know and understand the changes in pain manage ment coding and billing for 2016. You will learn the CPT® code changes as well as any other pertinent information you will need to hit the ground running in the new year! Bring any questions you have on the new codes, CPT® introductory comment changes, NCCI revisions, and any other billing updates.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Pain Management Diagnosis Coding: Where Are We?CEUs: 1 CANPC, CASCC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCO Description How has your pain management practice faired with ICD-10-CM implementation? Are you getting denials for unspeci�ed ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes? How are you reporting diagnoses for your workers’ compensation claims? This session will review the 2016 ICD-10-CM guidelines applicable to pain management practices to ensure you are compliantly reporting your providers’ diagnoses. Marvel will also go through some of the payer coverage policies, looking at potential ICD-9-CM coding crosswalk issues that can cause denials for your claims.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Place of Service and Billing for Drugs and SuppliesCEUs: 2 CANPC, CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, CPC, COC, and CIC

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Speaker Judith L. Blaszczyk, RN, CPC, ACS-PM Description Place of service reporting is currently on the OIG Work Plan. Studies have shown that inaccurate reporting of the place of service has cost Medicare a great deal of money, so authorities are focusing on this billing element. Place of service impacts billing for drugs and supplies, so get the facts you need to know. Plus, are you ever confused when trying to calculate units for reporting medications? Does supply billing stymy you? Attend this informative session to gain an understanding of when it is appropriate to bill for drugs and supplies and how to correctly report these practice expenses.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Pain Management FAQs: Procedure Coding & BillingCEUs: 2 CANPC, CASCC, CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Judith L. Blaszczyk, RN, CPC, ACS-PM, & Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCODescription All pain coders have faced procedure reports that just don’t seem to have a speci�c code that �ts. Join us for this session as Marvel and Judi review many of the procedures like this that they have encountered, and receive de�nitive answers to your questions. You’ll get supporting documentation so you can con�dently defend your coding to your providers and the payers to whom you submit your claims.Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 9:00am Pain Management Procedure Modi�ers: Use Them Correctly to Tell the StoryCEUs: 1 CANPC, CASCC, CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCODescription When you code for a pain management provider, choosing the proper modi�er for the documented procedure can get tricky. But don’t worry! This surgical modi�er session will unlock the secrets about the modi�ers you should review for use in your pain manage ment practice. Now, more than ever before, we’re seeing decreasing reimbursements and increased compliance scrutiny. You need every available tool to capture revenue and avoid inaccurate — or even

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fraudulent — pain management procedure billing. Modi�ers can make all the di�erence, but only if you use them correctly. Inappropriate use of modi�ers can put you at risk for compliance breaches and potential �nes if an auditor knocks on your door. In this session, Marvel will unlock the secrets about whether to append a procedure modi�er and if so, which one.9:00am – 10:00am Transitioning from Volume to Value: How Will It E�ect Your Pain Practice?CEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P, CASCC, CANPC, CPCO, CPPM, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCODescription Rewarding Volume: Where we are now … Rewarding Value: Where we are going. For the �rst time, Medicare has set a timeline to move the Medicare program, and the healthcare system at large, toward paying providers based on the quality, rather than the quantity, of care they give patients. To help drive the healthcare system toward greater value-based purchasing — rather than continuing to reward volume regardless of quality of care delivered — CMS has set a goal to have 30 percent of Medicare payments in alternative payment models by the end of 2016 and 50 percent by the end of 2018. Where does this leave pain management practices? Don’t feel bad if you are confused about all the changes. Find out what you should be doing in 2015 and 2016 to take the �rst steps toward the Value Based Payment system. This session will review how the PQRS and Value Based Payment Modi�er incentive programs link with this payment system transition.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30pm Take the Pain Out of Reporting Acute Pain ServicesCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P, CASCC, CANPC, CPCO, CPPM, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Judith L. Blaszczyk, RN, CPC, ACS-PM Description Postoperative pain services are under the microscope with payers increasingly questioning the necessity for a separate provider to manage and report these services. Come to this session to learn when it is appropriate to bill separately for postoperative pain blocks and the documentation that will support this care. New procedures have increased the scope of procedures used to treat postsurgical pain. You will learn the anatomy and coding for these new services. A full discussion will equip you to report postoperative pain procedures compliantly.

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Legislative and Coding Update: Considering Laboratory and Pathology 2016CEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Diana W. Voorhees, MA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCPDescription Regulatory changes present annual challenges that impact billing, coverage, and payment. As time �ies by, healthcare providers will soon see the proposed and perhaps �nal rule changes for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that also addresses the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule. Simultaneously, rule changes will be proposed and �nalized for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. The A�ordable Care Act and the Patient Access to Medicare Act will introduce more changes. And, the OIG has ideas for compliance scrutiny. This session will focus on various regulatory issues that impact the laboratory and pathology industry. Objectives: 1. Describe 2016 fee schedule changes for Medicare reimbursement. 2. Discuss procedural and diagnosis coding changes for 2016. 3. Identify government auditing programs and their purposes. 4. Discuss OIG agenda items for scrutiny.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Drug Testing: Coding and CoverageCEUs: 1 CASCC, CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Diana W. Voorhees, MA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCPDescription The AMA provided a massive overhaul of coding and billing for drug testing this year. Confusion still exists regarding correct coding. CMS declined the use of the new AMA codes and retained a listing of various “G” codes. Of question is what will change is 2016. Will the AMA make changes to entice CMS utilization? Will CMS buy into CPT® coding? Will providers continue to use multiple coding mechanisms? Will coding clarity be found? These questions will hopefully have answers from the AMA and CMS for discussion in this session. Objectives: 1. Describe current trends for drug testing including pain management practices. 2. Discuss coding changes that are applicable to drug testing for 2015. 3. Identify pertinent coverage and payment changes associated with Medicare fee schedules and those of other payers. 4. Highlight other coding and billing compliance challenges.

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11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Molecular Diagnostics: Status of the World in Genomic TestingCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, and CPCSpeaker Diana W. Voorhees, MA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCPDescription 2012 introduced a new coding structure for molecular diagnostics. CMS was unprepared to use these codes and other payers followed suit. Laboratories dealt with gap-�lled reimbursement for the year and anticipated coding and reimbursement for 2014. Now in 2015, we have faced a reincarnation of the coding and gap�lling for molecular testing issues. Laboratory developed tests and the FDA oversight have added to the molecular muddle. Coverage determinations are eroding standardization of provider testing. This session will provide updates for these issues and ancillary topics. Objectives: 1. Discuss coding and reimbursement changes that are applicable to molecular testing for 2015 and 2016. 2. Identify pertinent coverage and payment changes associated with Medicare fee schedules and those of other payers. 3. Highlight coding and billing caveats and other compliance challenges2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Ancillary Pathology Testing: What’s New, What’s Old and What’s UnknownCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Diana W. Voorhees, MA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCPDescription The last couple of years have introduced variances in coding and billing for special stains, IHC and ISH stains, as well as morphometric analysis. CMS and the AMA established di�erent guidelines for reporting these services. This session will discuss the updated use of these related codes and the impact of other ancillary issues such as CCI, MUEs, and LCDs. Objectives: 1. Describe 2016 CPT® and HCPCS changes for pathology services. 2. Identify pertinent policies and issues a�ecting coverage. 3. Determine anticipated impact of CMS editing systems. 4. As time allows, delve into additional topics of interest or concern.5:00pm-6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORS

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Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Reference Testing and Split Billing and Who Bills for WhatCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Diana W. Voorhees, MA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCPDescription Most laboratories refer certain procedures to another clinical or pathology laboratory for performance. There are numerous reference scenarios in place due to variances regarding testing sites. There are also regulatory concerns regarding “who can bill” for testing performed elsewhere. Hospital services typically require splitting the billing for professional and technical components of services. This session will review billing guidelines and nuances for attaining compliance. Objectives: 1. Review and discuss regulatory requirements for laboratory and pathology billing. 2. Exemplify testing and billing scenarios. 3. Discuss problematic billing issues.10:00am – 10:30am Refreshment Break10:30am – 11:30am Ordering Issues and Concerns for Diagnostic TestingCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P, CEMC, CFPC, CPCO, CPPM, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Diana W. Voorhees, MA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCPDescription Requirements exist for di�erentiating and billing consults versus interpretations. As the OIG scrutinizes testing utilization in light of medical necessity, sensitivity increases regarding interpreting physicians’ orders for additional testing. Complete documentation is crucial to support medical necessity. Testing protocols may raise questions regarding standard of care. This session will introduce a discussion of these concerns. Objectives: 1. Describe ordering protocols for consults and interpretations. 2. Discuss best practices for testing documentation. 3. Identify OIG �ndings and current issues that lead to utilization concerns.

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am E/M Coding: Bread and Butter of PediatricsCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CFPC, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPEDC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Donelle Holle, RNDescription Learn how to properly document and code for those important daily visits.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Hospital Procedures and Visits: What Really Is NBN Care?CEUs: 1 CASCC, CPC-P, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPEDC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Donelle Holle, RNDescription Understand when to bill a sick NBN and what code you should use.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Common Modi�ers Used in PediatricsCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CFPC, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, CPEDC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Donelle Holle, RNDescription Learn which modi�er to use with visits and which ones to use with procedures.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Importance of Diagnosis CodingCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CGSC, CFPC, CEMC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, CPEDC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Donelle Holle, RNDescription Understand how improper diagnosis coding can a�ect the bottom line.5:00pm-6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORS

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Schedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Procedures: Don’t Leave Money on the TableCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COSC, CPEDC, and CPCSpeaker Donelle Holle, RNDescription Learn about the procedures providers typically perform in a pediatric o�ce.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Let’s Just Talk: Now’s the Time to Ask That Burning Question!CEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P, CEMC, CFPC, CPEDC, CPCO, CPPM, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Donelle Holle, RNDescription Ask those questions that bug you all the time but you can’t get an answer to!

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Provider Quali�cations and Medicare Bene�t CategoriesCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPMA, AANP, CPC, and COCSpeaker Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTCDescription This session will explore the credentialing requirements for a variety of non-physician practitioners, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, PTs, and OTs. At the end of this session, attendees will be able to de�ne who must be credentialed by Medicare and whether the “incident to” or another Medicare bene�t applies to their services.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Diagnostic Test RequirementsCEUs: 1 CASCC, CPC-P, CFPC, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTCDescription The CERT contractor has identi�ed insu�cient documentation as the #1 reason for improper payment of diagnostic tests. This session will review who can order and perform diagnostic tests, the de�nition of medical necessity, and the nuances of an “order.”11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Therapy & Rehabilitation ServicesCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COSC, CENTC, CPC, and COCSpeaker Candice Ru�ng, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CENTC Description Manual therapy & therapeutic activities have been identi�ed by the CERT contractor as risk areas where there is insu�cient documentation to support the codes billed. In this session, we will review Medicare’s documentation requirements for “medically necessary” therapy services.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Implementing an E�ective Compliance Plan in Response to a Medicare AuditCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Candice Ru�ng, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CENTCDescription It’s not if, but when your organization will receive a payer audit. This session will cover the important elements of compliance and how to appropriately respond to a 3rd party audit request.

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5:00pm-6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORSSchedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am HIPAA & Meaningful UseCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Candice Ru�ng, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CENTCDescription The O�ce of Civil Rights has a budget to conduct audits of HIPAA. CMS has been conducting audits of Meaningful Use. Starting in April 2015, the OIG has stated they will be auditing Meaningful Use. Time to get back to HIPAA basics and understand the intersection of HIPAA and Meaningful Use.10:30am – 11:30am PQRS, Value Based Payment Modi�er and Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)CEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPPM, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTCDescription As we move towards a payment system that rewards value, quality and outcomes, it is critical that practices understand how these programs are interdependent and impact reimbursement now. And, diagnosis coding is about to be more important than ever.

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Schedule Thursday, December 3, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Improve your Urology Oncology CodingCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CHONC, CUC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Michael A. Ferragamo, MD, FACSDescription Treatment of urinary tract tumors can make up a large part of the urology services your practice performs. Proper coding for these oncology services leads to increased reimbursement and fewer claim denials. Take advantage of this session’s coding scenarios to help you bring in the payment you’re entitled to and avoid denials or refunds back to insurance carriers.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK10:30am – 11:30am Coding for Endoscopic Treatment of Benign and Malignant Lesions of the BladderCEUs: 1 CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COBGC, CUC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Michael A. Ferragamo, MD, FACSDescription Endoscopic treatment of bladder lesions is a frequently performed service. Get the guidelines on proper coding for the resection of single or multiple bladder lesions to ensure proper coding and payments for your practice. Discover tactics for remaining in compliance with some unusual coding policies for these lesions.11:30am – 12:30pm NETWORKING LUNCH12:30pm – 2:30pm Urogynecology Coding for Urologists for 2015CEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COBGC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Michael A. Ferragamo, MD, FACSDescription Urologists are now performing procedures that only gynecologists used to perform. Many of these gynecological procedures require multiple CPT® codes for correct billing. Follow along as the presenter analyzes clinical scenarios and their coding, including CPT® codes mostly unfamiliar to urologists. Gain this knowledge to increase your practice’s revenue for operative procedures.2:30pm – 3:00pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:00pm – 5:00pm Radiology Coding for the UrologistCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, RCCB, AANP, CUC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Michael A. Ferragamo, MD, FACSDescription In today’s practice, urologists bill for many radiology procedures

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including sonograms of the urinary tract. A common problem area is billing for the interpretation of these �lms, reporting them incorrectly or forgetting to add them to the claim. What’s more, not all insurance carriers will pay the urologist for his interpretation of imaging studies. After attending this session, you will understand which interpretation studies are payable and which are not as well as how to bill correctly for these studies. Learn the correct coding for imaging interpretation both in the o�ce and in the hospital setting. Learn to use the radiology modi�ers necessary for proper payments to urologists.5:00pm-6:30pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND EXHIBITORSSchedule Friday Morning, December 4, 20157:00am – 8:00am BREAKFAST8:00am – 10:00am Nonsurgical Hospital CodingCEUs: 2 CPC-P, CEMC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CUC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Michael A. Ferragamo, MD, FACSDescription Although in-hospital urological care has decreased over the last decade, urologists still render care in a hospital setting. By attending this session, you will learn the complexities of coding and billing for these services so that you will not lose revenue and hard-earned reimbursement. You’ll learn the guidelines and follow along with clinical examples for initial, follow up, and consultation hospital visits, observation services, ER visits with hospital admission, shared hospital visits, discharge services, and critical care scenarios.10:00am – 10:30am REFRESHMENT BREAK10:30am – 11:30am “Incident to” and Shared Visit CodingCEUs: 1 CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P, CEMC, CFPC, CUC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, and AANPSpeaker Michael A. Ferragamo, MD, FACSDescription As nonphysician practitioners (NPPs), such as physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), assume more patient care and responsibility, proper coding and billing for these mid-level providers should become a top priority. This session will discuss the criteria for NPP billing and coding, independent vs. “incident to” billing, how to code for shared visits, and coding for the services provided by a nurse or medical assistant. Coding for NPP services can be a source of signi�cant revenue, but coding correctly is the key. Substantial paybacks have occurred recently when payers, especially Medicare, have audited PA and NP billings. To avoid these consequences for your practice, get the information you need by attending this session.

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Schedule Friday, December 4, 201512:00pm – 1:00pm NETWORKING LUNCH1:00pm – 5:30pm Boost Your Communications IQ With Con�denceCEUs: 4 Speaker Beth Martin, BS, CPC-HDescription Assess your communications IQ with these 6 questions: • Do you delegate projects that don’t seem to get done on time or correctly? • Do you miss deadlines and aren’t sure why? • Is there low morale and negativity in your workplace? • Do you try to do more than one task at once and feel like you can’t do any of them well? • Do the same issues keep resurfacing, never seeming to get resolved? • Is there a coworker who always seems to get under your skin?If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you can increase your communications IQ with this interactive training session to communicate e�ectively with your team, other employees, and your manager. Successful communication includes fostering an atmo sphere of openness and positive interactions, ensuring deliverables are clear and measurable, and enhancing your listening and con�ict resolution skills to avoid the traps of lost productivity and damaged relationships. Join this interactive session for hands-on training and inside tips for the communications skills you need to succeed!3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

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General Surgery – Coding Op Reports Post Conference

3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:30 pm to 5:30 pm B.R.O.T - Building Relationships of TrustCEUs: 2 CASCC, CPC-P, CGSC, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COSC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Ryan Price, CPCDescription How to establish and maintain strong relationships between co-workers, sta�, physicians, patients and clients

Schedule Friday, December 4, 201512:00pm – 1:00pm NETWORKING LUNCH1:00pm – 5:30pm The Anatomy of an Operative ReportCEUs CASCC, CPC-P, CGIC, CGSC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, COBGC, COSC, CENTC, CUC, CPC, COC, and CICSpeaker Nancy Reading RN, BS, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-IDescription Dissect a variety of operative notes with an emphasis on appropriate modi�er use, microscope use, and how to employ unlisted codes. Are you familiar with how to submit documentation using the new 837P EDI standards for 5010? We’ll cover what you need to know.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

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Schedule Friday, December 4, 201512:00pm – 1:00pm NETWORKING LUNCH1:00pm – 3:00pm Setting Your Prices Fairly And Accurately: WorkshopCEUs: 2 CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPEDC, and CPCSpeaker Chip HartDescription Attendees will receive a long-overdue understandable description of the RVU system and how it applies to pediatrics. Attendees will receive a link to a Build Your Own RVU calculator that will not only help set prices properly, but will also allow the practice to analyze their insurance contracts and payment pro�les. The �nal 30 minutes of the presentation will include a walkthrough of the tool.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK3:30pm – 4:30pm Pediatric Compensation ModelsCEUs: 1 CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPEDC, and CPCSpeaker Chip HartDescription As practices grow and add partners, determining a fair model for distributing practice revenue becomes more and more challenging. How do you reward productivity? How should administrative time count? We will review di�erent compensation models in use in independent pediatric practices around the country and determine which factors make some models more successful than others. We will review satisfaction data from two di�erent surveys to provide guidance for paying you and your partners fairly.4:30pm – 5:30pm How Much Should I Pay My Employed Clinician?CEUs: 1 CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CPEDC, and CPCSpeaker Chip HartDescription You want to hire a new physician or nurse practitioner for your practice…how much should you pay? How much can you pay? We’ll work through a formula that will ensure that you don’t make the common mistake of paying a clinician more than you a�ord, and we will examine the vital non-salary options that really motivate most employed clinicians.

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ICD-10 Anatomy: Learning in Motion Post Conference

Schedule Friday, December 4, 201512:00pm – 1:00pm NETWORKING LUNCH1:00pm – 5:30pm Therapeutic Taping and ICD-10 – We Make it Stick!CEUs: 4 CASC, CGIC, CGSC, CFPC, CPPM, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, AANP, CIMC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CUC, CPC, and COCSpeaker Danny Porcelli, Doctor of Chiropractic and Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC, COC, CMPADescription Do you know why endurance athletes cover their bodies with bright colored tape? Try it yourself to gain an insider’s view of movement therapy – and get the ICD-10 codes that go with it. A kinesiology expert walks you through taping techniques that mitigate pain, reduce swelling, increase neuro sensory inputs, and transform rehab potential. No prior experience with taping is required. This exercise session also includes an overview of ICD-10 coding for associated injuries and conditions, so the information sticks with you. All supplies provided; comfortable clothing is encouraged.3:00pm – 3:30pm REFRESHMENT / NETWORKING BREAK

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Alice Reybitz, RN, BA, CPC, CPC-H, has been in the medical �eld for 20+ years. She has worked as a receptionist, assistant, aid, biller, coder, o�ce manager, director and nurse. She is presently employed as the facility supervisor at Apollo Health and Rehab with Greystone Healthcare Management in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Amy is a full-time employee with HIMagine Solutions, LLC based out of Tampa, Florida. She is employed in the capacity as a contract educator/auditor. Amy is also the owner of Gulf Coast HIM Solutions, based in Mobile, Alabama, where her company consults, audits, and codes for several physician groups throughout the Mobile and Texas areas. Amy earned her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration through Columbia Southern Universi-ty. She holds certi�cations through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC), American Medical Billing Association (AMBA), and American Medical Technologists. Amy has been published in several magazines including, Healthcare Business Monthly (AAPC) and BC Advantage. Amy has also worked closely with The Coding Institute throughout the years providing contract auditing and coding services. Throughout her 20-year career, Amy has provided coding and consulting services to all provider specialties from general surgery to specialty coding such as anesthesia. Amy is an adjunct instructor at The University of South Alabama in Mobile and has also held high-level teaching positions at both Remington College and Virginia College in the �eld of medical billing and coding. Amy is a veteran of the United States Air Force, which is where she got her start in the coding �eld. Amy is very energetic and is as eager to teach as she is for her attendees to learn, so be ready for a fun-�lled, action-packed seminar full of information you will need to succeed during the ICD-10 transition.

Amy C. PritchettBSHA, CPC, CPC-I, CANPC, CASCC, CEDC, CASCC,

CRC, CCS, CDMP, CMPM, ICDCT-CM,

ICDCT-PCS, CMRS, C-AHI

Speciality Track : ICD-10-CM

Meet the Speakers

Alice ReybitzRN, BA, CPC, CPC-H

Speciality Track : Ophthalmology

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Ann M. BittingerBA, JD

Speciality Track : Fighting Payer Audits and Compliance Errors

Ann M. Bittinger, Member, Board of Directors, American Health Lawyers Association Certi�ed by The Florida Bar as an expert in health law (2005-10) Practice focus: business transactions and regulatory compliance within the health care industry Demonstrated leadership abilities in complex situations. Ann Bittinger is an AV-Rated attorney with The Bittinger Law Firm in Jacksonville, Florida. Her practice includes representation of all types of entities and individuals in the health care industry. Practice areas include Stark and Anti-Kickback statute compliance, A�ord-able Care Act, Medicare and RAC audits, relationships with payers, joint ventures, employment agreements, corpo-rate structure development, medical sta� issues, representation before licensing boards and HIPAA. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the American Health Lawyers Association, the nation’s leading professional organization of health care attorneys. She served three terms as the Chair of the Physician Practice Group of the American Health Lawyers Association, following six years as the vice chair. She also edited that Group’s newsletter. She lectures frequently on health law matters for local, state and national groups, including national physician specialty organizations and nationally-broadcast webinars. She co-presented at the Annual Meeting of the Ameri-can Health Lawyers Association meeting in 2011 in Boston on medical sta� issues in light of increased physi-cian-hospital collaboration and mergers. She also spoke at the 2011 Physicians and Physician Organizations Law Institute in Las Vegas on physician-hospital alignment strategies to maximize pay for performance initiatives. She self-published an anthology and analysis of the Florida administrative and judicial decisions on the state’s Fee Splitting Prohibition in 2008. She wrote a chapter on hospital-based physician groups’ contracts with hospitals in Representing Physicians, a book published by the American Health Lawyers Association. She also wrote a book chapter for the Health Law Handbook 2013 and 2014 editions, edited by Alice Gos�eld. She serves on the executive council of the Health Law Section of the Florida Bar. Ann graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law, where she was editor-in-chief of the law review. Upon graduation, she worked for law �rms in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing transactional and regulatory law for business and health care clients. In 2001 she was hired by Nemours as its in-house health law attorney in its Jacksonville, Florida headquarters. She established her �rm in 2004. She was named a Super Lawyers rising star in 2011. She was named one of the top up and coming attorneys in the State of Florida by Florida Trend magazine in 2006. Her local business leadership was highlighted in 2005 when the Jacksonville Business Journal named her one of Jacksonville’s top Up and Comers, and in 2008 when she was a class member of Leadership Jacksonville. She is licensed to practice in Florida, Kansas and Missouri.Education: J.D., University of Kansas, 1998; B.A., The American University, 1993.

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Barbara CobuzziMBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CHCC

Speciality Track : Billing Strategies and Process Changes and Otolaryngology

Ms. Cobuzzi is President of CRN Healthcare Solutions in Tinton Falls, NJ. She holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from New York University. She holds certi�cations from the AAPC as a CPC®, CPC-H®, CPC-P® and a CPC-I®. She also holds a specialty certi�cation in otolaryngology (CENTC®). Ms Cobuzzi is a past member of the American Academy of Professional Coders National Advisory Board as well as their Executive Board. She has also earned her certi�cation as a Healthcare Compliance Consultant (CHCC) from Health-care Compliance Resources. She is frequently quoted by leading industry newsletters. Barbara is a speaker for The Coding Institute, AAPC, MGMA, Ingenix, Association of Otolaryngology Administrators, various state otolaryngolo-gy societies, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgeons, among other organizations. Ms Cobuzzi is a senior auditor and coder for The Coding Network. Barbara Cobuzzi is also the Consulting Editor of Otolaryngology Coding Alert, Medical O�ce Billing and Part B Insider, as well as on many of the editorial advisory boards of other coding publications.

Beth Rich MartinBS, COC, CPC-H

Speciality Track : Career Strategies for Workplace Success

Beth is the Senior Coding Content Manager for The Coding Institute where she oversees coding manuals publica-tions. She manages a group of talented writers and editors who create and edit coding educational presentations, marketing content, and lay terms and coding tips for procedures and diagnoses. Beth is the author of Medical Coding: A Journey, a textbook from Pearson Prentice-Hall that teaches all facets of medical coding to beginners. She also works an adjunct coding instructor for a post-secondary school, teaching courses in beginning, intermediate, and advanced medical coding, as well as medical o�ce administration, revenue cycle processes, and reimburse-ment methodologies. She also serves on the school’s faculty advisory board. Beth previously worked as a patient accounting, chart auditing, and customer service manager for almost a decade for large hospital systems and physician groups. She also has experience in healthcare consulting, helping providers across the U.S. to bill and code correctly and follow Medicare regulations. Beth has a BS degree in English/Writing and has been a certi�ed outpatient coder for over eight years.

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Candice Ru�ngCPC, CPB, CPMA, CENTC

Speciality Track : Practice Management

Chip HartSpeciality Track : How to set Practice Fees

Candice Ru�ng holds an associate’s degree in health sciences and is a Certi�ed Professional Coder (CPC®), Certi�ed Professional Biller (CPB™), Certi�ed Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®), and Certi�ed Otolaryngology Coder (CENTC™) through AAPC. Candice has over 15 years’ combined experience in coding, billing, and AR management for multispecialty physicians, including ENT, vascular, cardiology, and general surgery. In addition to her coding and billing expertise, Candice held the previous role of IT coordinator, in which she was actively involved in the imple-mentation, development, and maintenance of electronic health records. This includes Meaningful Use project management. Additionally, Candice has extensive experience in reviewing and negotiating contract agreements with all commercial payers, including provider participation agreements and specialty carve-out arrangements. Candice is currently serving her third year on the AAPC Chapter Association Board of Directors (AAPCCA), the Governing Board for AAPC Local Chapters, as the 2015 Vice Chair. Candice has held multiple positions with her local coding chapter and is currently serving her third year on the National Advisory Board. Candice relies on her vast experience in the healthcare industry valuable to assist ACI’s clients as an associate consultant.

Chip Hart is the Director of PCC’s Pediatric Solutions consulting group and author of the popular blog Confessions of a Pediatric Practice Consultant (chipsblog.com). Mr. Hart’s two decades of pediatric practice management expertise has helped hundreds of pediatricians increase their �nancial health. He has conducted many successful insurance contract negotiations on behalf of his clients, and worked as a consultant for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the AAP Section on Administration and Practice Management (SO APM). As a dynamic and motivating speaker, Mr. Hart’s leads educational seminars and consults for pediatric professionals nationwide for organizations like the AAP, state chapter AAP programs, the MGMA, and various physician and hospital organiza-tions around the country. Mr. Hart was a member of the CCHIT Child Health Work Group and the CDC Clinical Decision Support working group. Chip contributes articles on practice management and health care information technology for Pediatric Coding Alert, the AAP’s SO APM Newsletter, and Medical Group Management Association.

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Dr. Danny PorcelliDoctor of Chiropractic

Speciality Track : ICD-10 Anatomy Learning in Motion

As one of the chiropractic physicians at the 2013 South East Regionals and National Cross�t Games in 2013, Dr. Danny has extensive experience treating cross�t athletes. He has also been invited to the 2014 South East Regional Games as a treating doctor and to the CrossFit Games as a RockTape® Doctor. Dr. Danny is also training to be 1 of only 5 RockTape® certi�ed instructors in the US. Dr. Danny Porcelli is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. During his education he trained extensively in chiropractic sports medicine and soft tissue injuries and treatments. Because of this he was chosen for an international program in Bogota, Colombia where he treated the Colombian Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Dr. Danny has practiced in Naples, Florida, since 2010, and opened his own practice, XOC Chiropractic in 2013. He holds advanced certi�cations in the Graston Technique, ART (Active Release Therapy), RockTape® (specialized kinesio tape), CBP (Chiropractic Biophysics). Dr. Danny also has his CrossFit Level 1 Certi�cate, Mobility WOD certi�cation and has attended Kevin Cornell’s Level 1 Weightlifting seminar. Dr. Danny utilizes a functional approach which integrates the spine and the extremities, looking at how posture and movements a�ect each person. He uses a combination of joint mobilization, soft tissue treatments, functional rehabilitation and educates his patients in ways that they can prevent future injury and enhance their performance. He has a strong belief that continuous and proper movement is imperative to health and crucial for longevity. He believes using your body through a broad spectrum of movements will create a balanced system and decrease the incidence of repetitive use injuries. Along with extensive training in sports medicine he is experienced in treating patients with a variety of symptoms, including: neck, back, leg and arm pain, headaches, balance and mobility de�ciencies as well as helping patients who want to proactively enhance performance, �tness and overall health. Dr. Danny is also pro�cient in adjusting and treating extremity conditions and has seen many of his patients recover quickly and get back to the sport/activity that they love. Dr. Porcelli attended Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas Texas where he obtained a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and a B.S. in Health and Wellness. Prior to attending Parker he received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Orlando. Danny was selected to be a treating physician at the 2010 Central American Games in Bogota, Colombia, and treated the speed skaters and Para-Olympic Triathletes. He was also selected for the 2013 & 2014 CrossFit Games and CrossFit South East Regionals. He has coordinated the Athlete Services for CrossFit events such as Wodapalooza, Thunderdome, and Box Battles. Danny is the primary chiropractic physician and owner of XOC Chiropractic in Naples, Florida. He combines joint mobilization, soft tissue treatments, and corrective exercises to obtain fast, e�ective and lasting results. He holds advanced certi�cations in soft tissue mobilization techniques such as Active Release Therapy and (ART) Graston Technique. Danny broke his back in the summer of 2006 as he slid down a water slide. He has since dedicated himself to educating and inspiring people to learn more their body and its great potential to perform, adapt, and heal.

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Diana W. VoorheesMA, CLS, MT, SH, CLCP

Speciality Track : Path / Lab

Having been Director of Sales and Marketing and Senior Consultant for a national coding and reimbursement �rm for nearly �ve years, Ms. Voorhees developed DV & Associates, a coding and reimbursement �rm which provides consulting for physicians and facilities in all specialties. Ms. Voorhees has created a network of consultants with various health care backgrounds in order to provide quality, credible, and resourceful results for all consulting services. DV & Associates has been incorporated in excess of sixteen years. Ms. Voorhees initiated her career in laboratory medicine within the Division of Hematology (Doctors Wintrobe and Cartwright), Department of Medi-cine, at the University of Utah. She has also worked with the Division of Hematology at The Ohio State University, the Clinical Chemistry Department at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, and the Special Hematology and Hemo-stasis Laboratory at the University of Utah. She spent 14 years as an Associate Clinical Professor and administrative faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah. During her last year and a half in academia, she was recruited as Program Director to design, implement and direct the program in cytotech-nology in the Department of Pathology. Ms. Voorhees, upon leaving the University setting, joined Coulter Corpora-tion and provided technical support, customer training, and education primarily in the western United States. She was recruited by a national coding and reimbursement consulting �rm, ed-Index/Medicode, where she spent nearly �ve years developing and marketing the consulting services for hospitals and other facilities, performing consulting engagements, providing seminars for national associations, enhancing product development, and serving on various corporate committees.

Donelle HolleRN

Speciality Track : Pediatrics

Ms. Holle has nearly 30 years of coding and billing experience in the pediatric practice. She has worked in the primary care pediatric practice as a nurse, as well as a manager and biller. She later went into consulting and began providing seminars on coding and reimbursement. She was also a practice manager for a pediatric specialty practice and continued to do consulting and o�ered assistance with changes to improve the practice’s collections. Prior to doing consulting and seminars fulltime, Holle was the Director of Professional Services for the University of Michigan’s Department of Pediatrics. In her tenure there, she supervised reimbursement and challenged carriers, as well as reviewed documentation and trained physicians on proper coding and documentation. She currently provides coding and reimbursement seminars nationally, provides onsite training, and chart auditing services.

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Jean AcevedoLHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC

Speciality Track : Practice Management

Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, has 30 years of health care experience. She has particular expertise in chart audits, compliance, and education and has been an expert witness in civil litigation as well as federal fraud cases. She is a workshop presenter for the American Academy of Professional Coders, a member of the Advisory Board for Parses, Inc., an instructor at Florida Atlantic University, and a member of several Coding Institute Editorial Advisory Boards. Since 2008, she has presented on coding and documentation to the medical sta� of Broward Health Best Choice Plus at the health plan’s a�liated hospitals. Jean has been a participant in the CMS Medicare Provider Feedback Group, CMS Division of Provider Information Planning and Development, since 2007 and is a member of the Jurisdiction 9 MAC’s Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group. Her �rm, www.AcevedoConsulting-Inc.com, is endorsed by the Palm Beach County Medical Society, Broward County Medical Association, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the Florida Society of Rheumatology.

Jill M. YoungCPC, CEDC, CIMC

Speciality Track : Family Practice and Services for Nurse amily Practitioners and Physician Assistants

Jill Young, CPC, CEDC, CIMC, is the principal of Young Medical Consulting, LLC, a company founded 11 years ago to meet the education and compliance needs of physicians and their sta�. Jill has over 30 years of medical experience working in all areas of the medical practice including clinical, billing and rounding with physicians. Her comments and opinions can be seen in several publications and also heard on a variety of audioconferences. Her background gives her a unique style of teaching using real life examples of coding and billing situations. She hates boring lectures, so be prepared for today’s talk to have a mix of humor and a fast-paced style that will keep you engaged and informed.

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Joan SlagerCNM, DNP, CPC, FACNM

Speciality Track : Coding and Billing for Midwives

Joan Slager graduated from the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in 1991and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Case Western University in 1993. She graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, MI with a Doctor in Nursing Practice in Dec. 2008. In 1993, she helped to establish Bronson Women’s Service in Kalama-zoo, Michigan which is now Michigan’s largest midwifery service. Ms. Slager became the practice director in 1995. Ms. Slager practices full scope midwifery in a hospital based collaborative practice with 15 midwives, 5 OB-GYN physicians and 2 Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists. Joan Slager served 2 terms as Chair of the Business Section of the Division of Standards and Practice for the American College of Nurse-Midwives and 4 years as the Division Chair. She is currently the Treasurer on the ACNM Board of Directors. She has lectured extensively on billing and coding and other business and clinical topics.

John F. BishopPA, CPC, CPMA, CGSC, CPRC

Speciality Track : General Surgery

Mr. Bishop is a Certi�ed Professional Coder through the AAPC with surgical specialty certi�cation in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery, as well as, a Certi�ed Professional Auditor. John has been an active Surgical Physician Assistant for the past 40 years. His clinical experience includes: John is now the Director of Surgical Services for The Coding Network, LLC. This includes remote coding, auditing and Gap analysis, ICD-10 preparation and provider on-site education and training for all surgical specialties and most sub-specialties. He was the President and CEO of John Bishop and Associates, LLC a surgical, medical and Coding, Auditing, Reimbursement and Compliance consulting company. John has also developed and published several Coding, Billing and Reimbursement manuals for Burns, Trauma, Wound Management and Plastic Surgery. John has over 30 years experience being a leader, director and manager of many di�erent disciplines, over 25+ years experience with Coding, Billing, Compliance and Reimbursement issues and over 20 years experience with Physician Practice Business Development and Provider education.

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Judith L. BlaszczykRN, CPC, ACS-PM

Speciality Track : Pain Management

Judi L. Blaszczyk, RN, CPC, ACS-PM, brings 18 years of experience as a registered nurse working in an acute care hospital setting. This background provides invaluable insight into the clinical aspects of medical coding and documentation as well as experience interacting with physicians and other clinicians. In addition to her clinical background, Mrs. Blaszczyk has 20 years of experience in medical coding and billing with a specialization in anesthesia and pain management. She received her CPC® from the American Academy of Professional Coders in 1999 and her Advanced Coding Specialist-Pain Management Certi�cation from the Board of Medical Specialty Coding in 2006. For 18 years she was part of the management team for a large anesthesia and pain management billing company. This allowed her to work with practices of various sizes, scope of practice and geographical location. She currently works as a compliance auditor for Auditing for Compliance and Education, Inc. One of her passions is assisting providers and their coding and billing sta� to understand and remain current on ever-chang-ing coding and billing regulations. Mrs. Blaszczyk is also a nationally recognized speaker on coding and documenta-tion related issues. As a member of the BMSC National Pain Management Advisory Board, she has further opportu-nity to impact the future of the coding and billing industry.

Kim Garner-HueyMJ, CHC, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCO

Speciality Track : De�ning and Documenting Medical Necessity

Kim is an independent coding and reimbursement consultant, providing audit, training and oversight of coding and reimbursement functions for physicians. Kim completed three years of premedical education at the University of Alabama before she decided that she preferred the business side of medicine. She completed a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management and went on to obtain certi�cation through the American Academy of Profes-sional Coders and the American Health Information Management Association. Recognizing the important position of compliance in today’s world, she has also obtained certi�cation as a Certi�ed Healthcare Compliance Consultant and a Certi�ed Healthcare Audit Professional and has recently earned a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law. Kim is also an AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM Trainer and a member of the AHIMA Coding Community Council.

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Lynn AnderaninCPC, CPC-I, COSC

Speciality Track : Orthopedics

Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPC-I, COSC, is the Senior Director of Coding Compliance and Education for Healthcare Information Services, a physician’s billing service. She has 30 years’ experience in all areas of physician practice, specializing in orthopedics. With AAPC, Lynn is a national conference, workshop, and audio conference presenter and a former member of the National Advisory Board.

Maggie M. MacCPC, CEMC, CHC, CMM, ICCE

Speciality Track : Career Strategies for Workplace Success and Fighting Payer Audits and Compliance Errors and Ophthalmology

Ms. Mac has served the health care industry for over 20 years. Currently, Maggie is President of Maggie Mac-Medical Practice Consulting in Clearwater FL. She served previously as the Director of Network Compliance with Mount Sinai Medical Center - Compliance Department in New York City. Maggie works with attorneys across the country providing assistance with appeals and litigation and performs preventive baseline reviews for compliance with government regulations and shadows physicians during rounds to assist providers with clinical documentation improvement. Maggie also serves as a Senior Coding Manager with Aviacode overseeing a team of remote coders across the world. Maggie is a national speaker, delivering information to audiences on topics dealing with medical practice compliance issues, personnel management, human resources, internet resources, coding and reimburse-ment, chart audits and federal regulations and recoupments. She is a frequent contributor to and serves on the Editorial and Consulting Advisory Board to many health management and coding publications nationally. She has earned numerous awards, recognition and respect for her professional achievements and contributions to the healthcare community across the country.

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Marvel J. HammerRN, BS, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCO

Speciality Track : Pain Management

Marvel J. Hammer, RN, BS, CPC, CCS-P, ACS-PM, CPCO, is an accomplished professional with considerable years of experience both in the business and medical �elds. She is a coding, billing, and compliance consultant and owner of MJH Consulting based in Denver, Colorado. She provides medical coding and billing education and performs compliance reviews for her clients. Marvel enjoys teaching providers and their sta� on correct coding and billing issues and presents on these topics nationwide. Her �eld of specialties includes pain management, physical medicine & rehabilitation, addiction medicine, neurology, and occupational medicine. Some of her pastime activi-ties include wildlife photography and exploring the great outdoors.

Melanie WittRN, CPC, COBGC, MA

Speciality Track : Ob-gyn

Ms. Witt is a registered nurse with experience in maternal-fetal medicine. She holds a master’s degree in health economics and is the former program manager for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Department of Coding and Nomenclature. Ms. Witt was editor of several ACOG publications, including CPT® Coding in Obstetrics and Gynecology, ICD-9-CM Diagnostic Coding in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Ob-Gyn Coding Manual: Components of Correct Procedural Coding. She is currently providing coding education seminars to individual ob-gyn practices and performs shadow audits for practices that have been targeted by third-party payers for overpayments or fraud and abuse or compliance issues. She is on the Advisory Board and is the technical editor for The Coding Institute’s monthly newsletter Ob-Gyn Coding Alert.

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Dr. Michael A. Ferragamo Jr.MD, FACS

Speciality Track : Urology

Dr. Ferragamo received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York City, his medical degree from State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, and after two years of general surgical training at The Brooklyn Hospital, completed his three years of urological training at the Kings County Hospital Medical center, Brooklyn, New York, under the late Keith R. Waterhouse MD. Dr. Ferragamo served two years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam con�ict as Lieutenant Commander in the medical corps and as assistant chief of urology at the St. Albans Naval Hospital, Queens, New York. Dr. Ferragamo is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the State University of New York, University Hospital and School of Medicine at Stony Brook, Long Island, New York. He is also the Senior Urologist with Urocare Associates of New York, a six person private urological practice for which he oversees coding and reimbursement issues. Dr. Ferragamo is a consultant for the Physicians Reimbursement Systems, Denver, Colorado, the America Association of Professional Coders as well as a coding consultant for a number of private practices, medical institutions, clinics, and hospitals including The Lahey Clinic, The Mayo Clinic, Urology Department, Jacksonville, Florida, Arizona Health Science Center, Tucson, Arizona, Section of Urology, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, and the Brookdale Medical Center Campus, Concord Hospital Center for Urological care, McKay Urology, Charlotte, North Carolina, New York Universi-ty, Department of Urology, New York City, New York, and University Urology at Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Ferraga-mo has given seminars on urological coding and reimbursement at several regional sections of the AUA and at the AUA. He has presented numerous national teleconferences for The Coding Institute of Naples, Florida, Eli Research of North Carolina, and for Decision Health, Baltimore, Maryland. He has published papers on urology coding and reimbursement in the Journal of Endourology and Contemporary Urology and is consulting Editor for Urology Coding Alert, a monthly newsletter devoted to proper urology coding and reimbursements. Dr. Ferragamo is the former chief of urology at the Hempstead Medical Center and the Franklin Medical Center in Long Island, New York and is an honorary attending in the Departments of Urology of Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, and Mercy Hospital in Rockville Center, New York.

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Nikki TaylorMBA, CPC, COC, CMPASpeciality Track : ICD-10 Anatomy Learning in Motion

Nikki Taylor, MBA, CPC, COC, CMPA, is an auditor for The Coding Institute where she completes audits for several clients, including, hospitals, large and small group practices, and specialty clinics. She has more than a decade of experience in multispecialty coding and auditing, billing, and practice management. She left the physician practice world for her current role with The Coding Institute. Nikki holds a Bachelor of Science in healthcare management from Mount Olive University in Mount Olive, North Carolina, and a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in healthcare management from Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida. She obtained her Certi�ed Professional Coder (CPC®), Certi�ed Outpatient Coder (COC®), Certi�ed Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®) certi�cations through AAPC. She maintains her coding knowledge through education, attending conferences, seminars, and reading coding periodicals and journals.

Nancy ReadingRN, BS, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-I

Speciality Track : General Surgery - Coding Op Reports and Otolaryngology

Nancy comes with a great deal of experience; she earned an RN license in 1979, she earned a BS in Biology/Chemis-try in 1987 and has been coding since 1991. She has worked the gamut from a large university practice with over 1000 multi –specialty providers to Medicaid. As a past Director of Education for the AAPC she has a long teaching history whether it is face to face, over the Internet or in teleconferencing. She is currently serving as a CDI Nurse for HCA covering 3 hospitals in the Mountain Division. Surgery coding of all varieties is Nancy’s favorite.

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Ryan PriceCPC

Speciality Track : Career Strategies for Workplace Success and Ophthalmology

Ryan Price, CPC, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer, Subject Matter Consultant, Sr. Coding Manager joined Aviacode in the early stages of the company’s beginnings, 15 years ago. He was instrumental in the development of the Aviac-ode Procoder platform. Prior to joining Aviacode, Ryan was the Medicare specialist for Ingenix where he was the primary point of contact for CMS-related issues for UnitedHealth Group. He was also the primary consultant on several coding publications, as well as the primary consultant on several Ingenix UCR databases. In addition he was responsible for creating and maintaining coding edits for Ingenix. At Aviacode, Ryan is over four managers, who are responsible for all types of coding, including physician, ASC and hospital. He has extensive experience in multiple specialties. He has also taught coding courses for Utah State University for both EM and HCC coding, as well as at LDS Business College. He lives in Salt Lake City with wife and four children.

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