Practice Management 101: Coding and Billing—A Case–Based Approach
Friday, November 6, 2009
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
CME Credits: 3.5 hours
Program Director: Neil A. Busis, MD, FAAN / Pittsburgh, PA
Program Description
A basic understanding of coding, billing, and claims submission is fundamental to the clinical practice of medicine in any environment. Faculty will discuss the core principles of these topics and present detailed information unique to the practice of neurology, including ICD-9 diagnosis coding, evaluation and management service coding, diagnostic and procedure coding, and claims submission using a case-based approach. The cases also will illustrate how to apply AAN Practice Guidelines to the care of individual patients.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should have a solid grasp of the basics of practice management; know how to code diagnosis and neurologic E/M and procedures accurately; submit clean claims to reduce claim denials, and know how to appeal rejected claims.
Recommended Audience
Practitioners, Practice Managers, Office Administrators, Residents, Fellows, Academicians
Core Competencies
Systems-Based Practice, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Interpersonal, and Communication Skills
Program and Faculty
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Neil A. Busis, MD, FAAN, Pittsburgh, PA Anna D. Hohler, MD, Needham, MA Mary H. McDermott, Baltimore, MD Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD, FAAN, Los Angeles, CA Laura B. Powers, MD, FAAN, Knoxville, TN |