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RAC UPDATE: WHAT IS AHEAD FOR 2009?
January 20, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

The RACs have been named so now is the time to evaluate your pre-billing coding review and medical necessity process. We will look at the target areas of RAC scrutiny. We will also provide a common sense approach to your hospital preparing for the RAC’s mining of your data for possible claims denials. This topic will be of interest to compliance officers, HIM directors, utilization management directors and case managers.

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OBSERVATION VERSUS INPATIENT: WHAT CRITERIA DOES YOUR PATIENT MEET?
February 17, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

Are there “rules” that define when a patient can be at observation versus inpatient status? Who in the hospital plays a role in determining when a patient should transition from observation to inpatient? This presentation will address these issues as well as other criteria related to observation and inpatient stays.

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INJECTION AND INFUSION CODING "TOOL KIT"
March 17, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

Coders are finding the coding of injections and infusions being added to their job descriptions. There are so few codes involved and yet this can be a difficult area to master. Case scenarios will be presented to learn what documentation is needed before an injection or infusion can be coded. This presentation will assist with collaboration of nursing and coding to assure these services are being captured appropriately.

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THE MEDICARE APPEALS PROCESS - ASSESSING AND REBUTTING A DENIAL
April 30, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

The RAC program is here. Audits will begin soon resulting in Medicare denials. When that denial arrives, time is of the essence to ensure an opportunity to appeal is not missed. Hospitals must plan now by developing an efficient and effective process to respond to denials and manage the appeal process. During this webinar, Loretta will provide an overview of the Medicare five level appeal process. She will discuss factors hospitals should consider when determining whether an appeal should be pursued. Loretta will also provide guidance in writing a comprehensive rebuttal response.

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WOUND CARE CODING: WHAT’S THE "SKINNY" ON THIS?
May 19, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

The challenges coders encounter will be addressed in this presentation. What documentation is needed to code excisional versus non-excisional debridement? How are ulcers to be coded? You’ll not only have these issues addressed but will also learn about the various types of graft procedures and how these are coded. A webinar not to miss!

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MENTAL DISORDERS: FROM A CLINICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE
June 16, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

So what is depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, major depressive disorder? Hear a Clinician’s perspective of these and other mental disorders followed by an overview of coding of mental disorders.

August - No Facility Related Webinar

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FY2010 ICD-9-CM AND MS-DRG UPDATE
September 15, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

Discussion of all the new and revised codes will be the highlight of this presentation. Learning these new codes will be vital in accurate DRG assignment. In addition to receiving explanations of all ICD-9-CM code changes you will also receive valuable copies of the Addenda to the Final IPPS Regulations. In addition you will learn the modifications to the MS-DRGs for FY2010 so that you can ensure correct MS-DRG assignments beginning 10/1/2009.

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CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT: 50 MOST COMMON NON-SPECIFIC DIAGNOSES
October 20, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

Learn which common diagnoses have more specific terminology that is a complication/comorbidity or a major complication/comorbidity.  Identify the information needed to correctly query physicians and assist them in improving their clinical documentation.

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INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY FROM A PHYSICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE
November 17, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

You may know what selective, non-selective, branch and family normally mean but do you know what they mean when it comes to interventional radiology coding? During this presentation these terms will be explained using great diagrams and actual cases scenarios. The ground rules of component coding will be discussed. Feel much more confident with your IVR coding skills at the end of this webinar.

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CY2010 APC AND CPT CODE CHANGES
December 15, 2009 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

CPT/HCPCS coding issues related to all CY2010 APC changes with explanations of Addenda to the CY2010 OPPS Final Regulations will be reviewed. There will also be a discussion of all new and revised CY2010 CPT codes. In addition to receiving explanations of all APC and CPT/HCPCS code changes you will also receive valuable copies of the Addenda to the Final OPPS Regulations.