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Registration is open for the 2008 Spine Academy Learning Series^SM Summer/Fall Courses!

August 2007 Reimbursement Update

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Coding and Reimbursement

-For Hospitals
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-For Physicians

Spine Academy Learning Series^SM (WebEx)

Spine Academy Learning Series^SM

It's no longer necessary to travel to a classroom in order to stay abreast of changes in the industry. Now it's possible to go online and learn about the latest developments in the business of spine care, coding changes, regulations, and documentation requirements because Medtronic provides live interactive programs free of charge throughout the year.

To register, check the boxes to select classes, then click on the continue button.

Registration closes two days prior to the scheduled course. Courses that are shaded in gray have closed. Please choose another course.

	Spine Center Development Keith Gilles, MBA, FACHE, Director Midwest Region, Healthcare Economic Strategies January 13, 2009, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time The spine center concept is one that spine surgeons and hospitals are considering in order to coordinate the continuum of care for patients with low back pain. This session will discuss the pros and cons of this concept, various components that could be included, how to assess the readiness for this kind of project, and how to get started. Designed for physicians, administrators, and hospital management.
	Basic Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff ( 1.5 CEUs ) Stephanie Albright, RHIA, CPC SBM & Associates January 27, 2009, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time Even an experienced coder can be challenged with the complexities of spinal procedure coding. Coding staff less experienced in coding spinal procedures will benefit from this basic overview of spinal anatomy, spinal instrumentation and basic coding information. Designed for physician office coding staff.
	Anatomy: Dissecting Spinal Procedures (2.0 CEUs) Chris Bond, MAEL, Senior Manager, Global Training and Development and Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning February 10, 2009, 2:00-4:00pm Central Time Understanding the complexity of spinal procedures is essential for proper coding. This course presents the intricate details of spinal procedures and explains the corresponding CPT and ICD-9-CM procedure codes. Be prepared for a great anatomy course that will clarify spinal procedures. Designed for hospital and physician office coders and other staff.
	Hospital Inpatient Coding: Spine Surgery Case Study Analysis (1.5 CEUs) Pam Lambert, RHIA, CCS SBM & Associates February 17, 2009, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time This course is designed for the experienced coder familiar with anatomy and spinal coding basics. In this session, several examples of detailed spine surgery operative reports and case studies will be utilized. This course is designed for hospital inpatient coding staff.
	Reimbursement Strategies for the X-STOPŽ IPDŽ Procedure February 24, 2009, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time You have asked for it and it is finally here! This one hour course will provide a clinical overview and discuss coding, coverage and payment for the procedure. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about the X-STOPŽ device and how it is reimbursed.
	Advanced Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff: Complex Case Analysis (1.5 CEUs) Stephanie Albright, RHIA, CPC SBM & Associates March 10, 2009, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time This course is designed for the experienced coder familiar with anatomy, acronyms and spinal coding basics. Spine cases will be discussed along with the dissection of operative reports. Designed for the advanced level coder in a physician practice.
	Solving the Payer Puzzle: Evaluating and Negotiating Commercial Payer Reimbursement Mickey Brown, Director of Payer Strategies, Healthcare Economic Strategies March 17, 2009, 10:00-11:00am Central Time There are critical components that can lead to the success or failure in securing coverage and appropriate payment for any surgical treatment or technology. Participants will learn more about what managed care companies are looking for from the contracting process and how hospitals can work with payers for mutual contracting success. Designed for hospital CFOs, spine service line directors, managed care contracting executives, physician office administrators, and others interested in the managed care contracting process as it applies to spine services.
	(FOR SURGEONS) Basic Spine Coding for Physicians Part 1: Coding Principles Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning March 24, 2009, 6:00-7:00pm Central Time Understanding the complexities of coding is essential for proper documentation, compliance and reimbursement. This course will address the basics of coding for spine surgery. Designed for surgeons with minimal coding experience or for surgeons seeking a coding refresher course.
	(FOR SURGEONS) Basic Spine Coding for Physicians Part 2: Case Examples Stephanie Albright, RHIA, CPC SBM & Associates March 26, 2009, 7:00-8:30pm Central Time Understanding complex spine surgery coding can be a challenge, but it is essential for proper compliance and reimbursement. This course explains various spine coding scenarios. Designed for surgeons with minimal coding experience or for surgeons seeking a coding refresher course.
	Inflate your Kyphoplasty Reimbursement Knowledge: The Economics of Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures April 07, 2009, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time Understanding the kyphoplasty procedure and how it is coded is key to reimbursement. This course is designed to provide you with a clinical overview and discuss coding, coverage and payment for the procedure. Designed for anyone interested in learning more about the kyphoplasty procedure and how it is reimbursed.
	Anatomy: Dissecting Spinal Procedures (2.0 CEUs) Chris Bond, MAEL, Senior Manager, Global Training and Development and Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning April 14, 2009, 9:30-11:30am Central Time Understanding the complexity of spinal procedures is essential for proper coding. This course presents the intricate details of spinal procedures and explains the corresponding CPT and ICD-9-CM procedure codes. Be prepared for a great anatomy course that will clarify spinal procedures. Designed for hospital and physician office coders and other staff.
	Basic Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff ( 1.5 CEUs ) Stephanie Albright, RHIA, CPC SBM & Associates April 21, 2009, 10:00-11:30am Central Time Even an experienced coder can be challenged with the complexities of spinal procedure coding. Coding staff less experienced in coding spinal procedures will benefit from this basic overview of spinal anatomy, spinal instrumentation and basic coding information. Designed for physician office coding staff.
	Spine Center Development Keith Gilles, MBA, FACHE, Director Midwest Region, Healthcare Economic Strategies May 05, 2009, 10:00-11:30am Central Time The spine center concept is one that spine surgeons and hospitals are considering in order to coordinate the continuum of care for patients with low back pain. This session will discuss the pros and cons of this concept, various components that could be included, how to assess the readiness for this kind of project, and how to get started. Designed for physicians, administrators, and hospital management.
	Solving the Payer Puzzle: Evaluating and Negotiating Commercial Payer Reimbursement Mickey Brown, Director of Payer Strategies, Healthcare Economic Strategies May 12, 2009, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time There are critical components that can lead to the success or failure in securing coverage and appropriate payment for any surgical treatment or technology. Participants will learn more about what managed care companies are looking for from the contracting process and how hospitals can work with payers for mutual contracting success. Designed for hospital CFOs, spine service line directors, managed care contracting executives, physician office administrators, and others interested in the managed care contracting process as it applies to spine services.
	Hospital Inpatient Coding: Spine Surgery Case Study Analysis (1.5 CEUs) Pam Lambert, RHIA, CCS SBM & Associates May 19, 2009, 10:00-11:30am Central Time This course is designed for the experienced coder familiar with anatomy and spinal coding basics. In this session, several examples of detailed spine surgery operative reports and case studies will be utilized. This course is designed for hospital inpatient coding staff.

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