This will include review of the surgical range CPT code changes and the new Category III codes as well as discussion of the new hydration CPT codes and a review of injection and infusion coding. In order to better understand the CPT changes, the rationale and clinical information will be provided on many of the CPT codes. The presenters will discuss the surgical procedure elements and the APC impact on reimbursement. In addition, there will be CPT case examples on which to practice your coding skills, so having your 2009 CPT coding book with you is a must!

Other Key Topics to be covered
Overview of NCCI, Bundling rules and use of modifiers
CPT Coding Update 2009
   Integumentary and Musculoskeletal Systems
   Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Digestive Systems
   Urology, Nervous, Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology and Category III Codes
   Hydration, Injection and Infusion CPT Coding
Questions and Answers

Benefits of Attendance
• Attendees will receive an overview of the National Correct Coding Initiative, learn how to access the online NCCI Edits and NCCI Policy Manual and understand the rationale for development of an edit and NCCI associated modifiers.
• Participants will receive an overview of CPT code changes for 2009 that impact outpatient CPT coding/billing.
• Participants will learn rationale, clinical information and details regarding the procedures/surgery CPT codes.
• Participants will understand the CPT coding change and the APC impact.

Hospital Outpatient Coders, HIM Directors/Managers, APC Coordinators, Coding Compliance Specialists, HIM Coding Consultants, Coding Managers/Supervisors, Chief Financial Officers, PFS Managers, Decision Support and Reimbursement Personnel, Auditors.

MATERIALS

Handouts will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring their 2009 code books (CPT 2009 and HCPCS 2009, if available).

SCHEDULE

8:00 a.m. Registration/Complimentary Beverages & Pastries
8:30 a.m. Program
11:45 a.m. Networking Lunch (included)
12:30 p.m. Program
3:30 p.m. Adjournment  

SPEAKER

Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, CCS
Ms.Bryant is the Corporate Senior Director of Coding HIM Compliance for Catholic Healthcare West (CHW). She has responsibility for the coding and documentation compliance of 41 acute care facilities and a variety of other non-hospital-based health care entities (outpatient settings, SNF and Rehab) in three states. She has the charge of developing, implementing/setting and maintaining system wide coding policies, and creating internal coding compliance auditing and monitoring team and process.

JoEllen Cowan, RHIT, CCS
Ms Cowan has more than 20 years experience in the Health Information Management profession and has worked for two major health systems in California. She is Corporate Coding HIM Compliance Manager for Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) where she has oversight of seven CHW facilities and affiliated clinics in Northern California. Her major area of responsibility is coding and HIM compliance and ongoing education to the CHW system wide coding staff.

PAYMENT POLICY
Full payment is required with your completed registration form. A copy of an approved check request is acceptable to submit with the registration form.
CONFIRMATION
Your registration confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address or the fax number that you provide.
CANCELLATION and SUBSTITUTIONS
Cancellations received up to five working days before the seminar are refundable, minus a $30 registration service charge. Cancellations received within five working days of seminar may request to have a portion of the paid registration fee applied toward a future CHIA seminar (must be used in 12 months). This request must be made in writing and the registration service charge will still apply. If you don’t cancel and don’t attend, you are responsible for full payment. Substitutions may be made; the appropriate member or nonmember fee will apply to the substitute. Please contact CHIA Executive Office to make any cancellations or substitutions.
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you have any special needs, indicate what accommodations you require on your Registration Form.
CONFERENCE ATTIRE
Due to variations in room temperature we suggest you wear layered clothing to ensure your comfort.
SPONSOR
Co-sponsored by the California Health Information Association and HFS Consultants, Inc. CHIA is an affiliate of the American Health Information Management Association and has provided educational programs for its members and other allied health care professionals for over 55 years.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

This program has been approved for six Continuing Education Units for use in fulfiilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). HIM Domain: Clinical Data Management. This program has the prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for six continuing education hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number 05474 for six Contact Hours. Certificates of attendance are provided for this seminar.