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CY2010 E/M Update with Review of E/M Guidelines
January 19, 2010 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

During this timely webinar you will hear about the E/M changes that took effect January 1, 2010. There will be discussion of CMS’s decision to eliminate the use of consultation codes. In addition to this update there will be a thorough review of the guidelines effective for assigning evaluation and management codes.

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Diabetes Mellitus and Its Many Manifestations from a Clinician’s Perspective
February 16, 2010 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

Diabetes mellitus, whether it be primary or secondary; Type I or Type II; controlled or uncontrolled is one of the most prevalent diagnoses we see today. With the increase in childhood obesity and the overall high obesity levels among Americans, this disease will only increase. This presentation will provide a clinical perspective on this very pertinent topic. To round out our discussion, we will clarify the coding guidelines related to coding all types of diabetes and its manifestations.

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How Do We Use Key Hospital OP Modifiers Correctly?
March 16, 2010 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

This presentation will address some of the key modifiers specifically approved for ambulatory surgery center hospital outpatient use. We will review the Level I and Level II modifiers, determining when to use one versus the other. We will solve the coders’ dilemma in determining when it is correct to assign modifier 59. It should not be the modifier of last resort. Specific examples of correct usage of modifiers will be shared.

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RAC Issues – The Moving Target!
June 15, 2010 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

What’s happening in the RAC world? You will learn about the experiences and challenges your peers are having in responding to requests for RAC complex review. Practical solutions will also be provided to help you and your hospital better manage the reality of ongoing scrutiny by the Recovery Audit Contractor.

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FY2011 ICD-9-CM and MS-DRG Update
September 21, 2010 - 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.

Learn the modifications to the MS-DRGs for FY2011 so that you can ensure correct MS-DRG assignments beginning 10/1/2010.

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CY2011 APC and CPT Code Changes
December 21, 2010 - 10 a.m. Central (11 Eastern, 8 Pacific)

CPT/HCPCS coding issues related to all CY2011 APC changes with explanations of Addenda to the CY2011 OPPS Final Regulations will be reviewed. There will also be a discussion of all new and revised CY2011 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.