Practice Management Seminars/CEUs

Upcoming Seminars

Medical Practice Support Program: "Back to Basics" Seminars

90-Minute Webinar: Primary Care Coding

NEW!! 90-Minute Webinar on Wednesday, July 30. Dial-in using your telephone and computer Internet connection for this new educational program. Listen, watch and learn! We are now offering this new format, in addition to our traditional in-person seminars. Gain valuable knowledge without leaving your office! Save money—no travel expenses!

ACCURATE CODING DRIVES APPROPRIATE PAYMENTS! We'll guide you in understanding and using Primary Care Coding. That way, your services will be reflected correctly within your practice data system, and will be reported correctly to insurers via your claims.

While proper coding is essential for getting paid correctly, many physicians and coders struggle with the often confusing rules. Even worse, misuse of CPT and ICD-9-CM Codes can leave you vulnerable to allegations of fraud and abuse.

You will learn how to accurately traverse these troublesome coding situations:

Proper Vaccination and Immunization Coding
The correct way to code lesion, wart and skin tag removal
What to do when a preventive visit and E/M visit are performed on the same day
What preventive services are covered by Medicare and how often they are covered
When to use Modifier 25 and when to use Modifier 57
What to do when a specialist sends a patient for a "pre-op" or preoperative EKG
Coding when your patient is seen for preoperative or postoperative care only
Non-Physician Providers (NPP) and billing "Incident to" services

The Presenter
Michelle Lott, CPC is the Associate Director of Health Care Economics/Practice Resource Center for the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA). Michelle provides guidance and training on CPT and ICD-9-CM coding issues via the WSMA's Practice Management Seminars and our Coding Hotline.

"This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 1.5 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor."

Now offering a special discounted price! WSMA and WSMGMA members can attend for a price of $89. One registration fee per phone line lets your entire staff listen in.

Non-members: Call for pricing.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
12:00 - 1:30 pm PT

Questions? Contact Jenelle Dalit by phone at 1 (800) 552-0612 or via email at jcd@wsma.org.

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