Coding and Reimbursement
2010 Practice Management Webinars
Learn the latest on practice management hot topics for 2010 while earning one CME credit! Each one-hour webinar will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. CT, 10:00 a.m. MT, 9:00 a.m. PT). These webinars are designed to help members improve their practice. The cost for members is $149 for the first webinar and $50 for each additional—a 30 percent savings from nonmembers pricing, so the more webinars you sign up for, the better the savings. Register today!
Did you miss the 2009 audio conferences? You can purchase them through the AAN store.
Did You Miss the First Three 2010 Practice Management Webinars? Recordings Now Available
The first three 2010 Practice Management Webinar recordings are now available. These webinars are designed to help members improve their practice, while earning 1.0 CME credit. The cost for members is $149 per webinar.
The following programs are now available:
How To Earn $44,000 in EHR Incentives
William S. Henderson, FACMPE
10 Ways to Avoid a RAC Audit
David A. Evans, MBA
Child Neurology Coding Webinar
Bruce H. Cohen, MD, FAAN
If you have questions, contact Christi Kokaisel at ckokaisel@aan.com.
ICD-9 Coding
A basic understanding of the appropriate use of ICD-9-CM codes is essential to receiving the appropriate reimbursement and avoiding unnecessary denials.
Find more information on ICD-9 Coding.
CPT Coding
Consultation Codes Information
On October 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final ruling regarding the 2010 Physician Fee Schedule. One of the major announcements in the Final Rule is the elimination of payment for consultation codes as of January 1, 2010. Physicians should not bill consultation codes to Medicare for dates of service past December 31.
Find more information on consultation codes.
Evaluation & Management
The Coding Subcommittee of the Medical Economics and Management Committee has developed E/M templates for use by neurologists as a means to assist them in coding appropriately for level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 new patient/consultation; level 1, 2, and 3 initial hospitalization; level 1, 2, and 3 subsequent hospital visits; and level 2, 3, 4, and 5 established patient visits.
