Crash Course on Coding

28 October 2010 - Richmond
9:00am - 5:00pm

A one-day program for beginning coders and those wanting to brush up on their skills
By bundling three classes into one day, MSV gives you a more affordable and efficient way to learn about or refresh your coding skills. You will gain an understanding and application of billing and coding concepts and guidelines for diagnosis (ICD-9) and procedure (CPT, HCPCS) codes. Participants will also learn how to identify ways to help maximize reimbursement and how to link diagnosis and procedure codes together so that you can achieve claims paid in full on the first submission. In addition, you will learn the difference between Modifier-25 and Modifier-59, how the correct use will help ensure appropriate reimbursement, when it is applicable to use them, and the difference between the various modifiers that can cause confusion.

Module 1: Coding 101 — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Is medical coding a new concept for you? Would you like to gain a comprehensive understanding of medical coding essentials? Through this course, you will acquire a basic understanding of both diagnosis (ICD-9) and procedure (CPT, HCPCS) codes, learn about the role of the medical coder, and identify ways you can help maximize reimbursement.

Module 2: Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding: The Next Step — 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Are you ready to take your medical billing and coding knowledge to the next level? In this workshop, you will learn the application of billing and coding concepts, theories and guidelines, as well as how to link diagnosis (ICD-9) and procedure (CPT, HCPCS) codes together on a claim form so that you can achieve claims paid in full on the first submission. Recommended pre-requisite: Coding 101.

Module 3: Modifier Madness 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 
Do you know the difference between Modifier-25 and Modifier-59? Learn what modifiers are, when it is applicable to use them, and the differences between the various modifiers that cause coders confusion. New and experienced coders alike will learn about the use of CPT and HCPS modifiers and how the correct use will help ensure appropriate reimbursement for your practice.

Location:  
Medical Society of Virginia - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Richmond, VA (map)

Cost:
MSV Member Pricing
$99 per module
$249 Discounted Rate for entire day

Non-Member Pricing
$129 per module
$349 Discounted Rate for entire day

 
Click here for the registration form (PDF)

Start Date: 10/28/2010 9:00 AM
End Date: 10/28/2010 5:00 PM
Location: Richmond - Medical Society of Virginia - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Registration: https://www.msv.org/registration/registration.aspx?meeting=CCC_102810