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1 Over 30,000 students trained through HCPro Boot Camps Give us ONE week... and Medicare will be your middle name. Critical Access 2014 classes forming now! hcprobootcamps.com I

2 Bring predictability and stability back to your revenue with help from the nation s leading Medicare experts Dramatic changes to the IPPS and OPPS rules could mean more revenue stability if your team understands how to implement the new regulatory guidance. Medicare Boot Camp unlocks all of the answers to your Medicare questions by teaching you the latest rules and their application. Medicare Boot Camp prepares you to better manage your revenue cycle and government audits by focusing on real guidance from CMS, rather than unsupported opinions or rhetoric. You ll leave class ready to make improvements that will strengthen reimbursement and compliance for your hospital or health system. And find the answers to your Medicare questions long after the Boot Camp ends using the research skills and tools our instructors share with you. Comprehensive sections explain the complexities of: The 2-midnight benchmark and presumption Inpatient order and certification requirements The intricacies of the three-day rule Physician supervision Observation services and correct use of condition code 44 and W2 Medically unlikely and other NCCI edits ABN use and applicable billing rules Self-administered drugs Inpatient-only procedures It was very much worth the time and tuition. Debbie was very patient and knowledgeable. She made the experience fabulous. She is a very valuable asset and happy to have had her as our instructor. Tami Lawson-Churchill, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Juneau, AK ONLY $1,699 per person what your peers have said course outline Module 1: Finding and Understanding Medicare Guidelines Module 2: Decoding the UB-04 Module 3: Medicare Claims Submission Fundamentals Module 4: Medicare Systems and Processes Related to Claims Module 5: Coverage of Hospital Outpatient Services Module 6: Outpatient Medical Necessity and Advanced Beneficiary Notices Module 7: National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits and Proper Use of Modifiers Module 8: Nuts and Bolts of the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Module 9: Calculating Outpatient Payment and Outliers Module 10: Outpatient Therapeutic Services, Including Provider-Based and Emergency Departments Module 11: Drugs, Biologicals, and Devices Module 12: Surgical and Radiology Services Under OPPS Module 13: Laboratory Services Module 14: Sorting Out Patient Status: Observation Services and Inpatient Admissions Module 15: Inpatient Non-Coverage and Special Billing Issues Module 16: Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Patient Responsibility Module 17: Inpatient Payment Factors Module 18: Inpatient Payment Adjustments Courses run from 8:00 am 5:00 pm Monday Thursday. 8:00 am 1:00 pm on Friday. *Course agenda subject to change. For complete agenda, visit ce Credits This boot camp offers Continuing Education Credits! Go to for more information. dates For additional details regarding hotel reservations and discounted room rates, please visit Orlando, FL I January Holiday Inn Express & Suites/ International Drive Sacramento, CA I February Hyatt Place Sacramento/ Rancho Cordova Baltimore, MD I March Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/ White Marsh St. Louis, MO I April 7 11 Hyatt Place St. Louis/Chesterfield Charlotte, NC I May Hyatt House/Charlotte Airport Austin, TX I June Hyatt Place Austin/Arboretum Minneapolis, MN I July Spring Hill Suites Minneapolis/Saint Paul Airport and Mall of America Seattle, WA I August Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Airport Las Vegas, NV I September Hyatt Place Las Vegas San Diego, CA I October Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station Nashville, TN I November Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville/ Brentwood Phoenix, AZ I December 8 12 Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix/ Avondale

3 Critical Access Master Medicare rules for critical access hospitals This one-of-a-kind class will show you which rules apply to critical access hospitals (CAH) so you can successfully submit claims and get paid appropriately. Medicare Boot Camp Critical Access Hospital Version is an intensive three-day Boot Camp on Medicare coverage, billing, coding, and payment for CAHs. You will gain an understanding of the complex Medicare rules applicable to this unique setting. We ll put the answers to your most pressing questions at your fingertips by teaching you where to find CMS information. ONLY $1,199 per person You ll also leave class with the knowledge and tools to find answers to your questions long after the Boot Camp has ended. You will leave this class knowing how to:: Find the answers to your Medicare questions Properly use and bill for observation Apply the 2-midnight benchmark and presumption Ensure compliant inpatient orders and certifications Submit accurate claims to Medicare, including Part A to B rebilling Ensure appropriate reimbursement Avoid compliance pitfalls course outline Module 1: Finding and Understanding Medicare Guidelines Module 2: Overview of Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Designation Module 3: Decoding the UB-04 Claim Form and Medicare Claims Submission Fundamentals Module 4: Medicare Systems and Processes Related to Claims Module 5: National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits, Including Proper Use of Modifiers Module 6: Outpatient Medical Necessity and Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABN) Module 7: Overview of the Cost-Based Reimbursement System Module 8: Coverage, Coding, and Billing for Outpatient Services: Hospital Provider-Based Clinics, Emergency Departments, Drugs, and Therapy Services Module 9: Coverage, Coding, and Billing for Outpatient Services: Surgery, Radiology, and Laboratory Module 10: Patient Status: Observation Services and Inpatient Admissions Module 11: Coverage and Billing for Swing Bed Admissions Courses run from 8:00 am 5:30 pm Monday through Wednesday. *Course agenda subject to change. For complete agenda, visit dates For additional details regarding hotel reservations and discounted room rates, please visit Minneapolis, MN I April Spring Hill Suites Minneapolis/Saint Paul Airport and Mall of America Nashville, TN I June 9 11 Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville/ Brentwood Denver, CO I September Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center Dallas, TX I November Courtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving ce Credits This boot camp offers Continuing Education Credits! Go to for more information. what your peers have said I have attended several of Kim s workshops and find that she is an outstanding teacher and very knowledgeable. Janie Kellogg, Education Specialist, Billings Clinic, Billings, MT Register Early And Save Register up to 90 days before course start date and SAVE $100 Coupon code: bc14sv100 Register up to 60 days before course start date and SAVE $50 Coupon code: bc14sv50 what your peers have said 4 5

4 expert trainers Kimberly Anderwood Hoy Baker, JD, CPC Baker is the lead instructor for HCPro s Medicare Boot Camp Hospital Version. She is a national expert on Medicare rules and regulations and has vast experience conducing billing compliance audits and internal investigations. She has particular expertise in charge description master operation, development, and maintenance. She has served as a compliance officer and in-house legal counsel for hospitals and has also developed and implemented corporate wide compliance programs for two hospitals. Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CHCO Mackaman is an instructor for Medicare Boot Camp and Medicare Boot Camp Critical Access. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including both inpatient and outpatient prospective payment system and critical access hospital documentation, coding, and reimbursement issues. Mackaman most recently held the position of compliance officer and director of health information services for a healthcare system. Judith Kares, JD, CPC Kares is an instructor for HCPro s Medicare Boot Camp Hospital Version. She is a practicing attorney and compliance consultant with 24 years of experience representing hospitals, third-party payers, and other healthcare clients in the areas of healthcare contracting and regulatory compliance. Hugh E. Aaron, MHA, JD, CPC, CPC-H Aaron is the original developer of and an instructor for HCPro s Medicare Boot Camp. He is a co-founder and senior vice president of training and regulatory compliance for Clinical Advisory Services LLC, a consulting and training firm. He also owns The Aaron Group, LLC, a consulting firm focused on coding and reimbursement issues. Aaron is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Richmond, where he teaches healthcare regulation. Faculty subject to change. Faculty Disclosure Statement: HCPro, Inc., has confirmed that none of the faculty presenters or contributors have any relevant financial relationships to disclose related to the content of this educational activity. Biographical information for HCPro s other instructors is available on our website. To find out which instructor is scheduled to teach a particular class, please contact us at or visit WHO SHOULD ATTEND Auditors and analysts Billing Specialists Case Managers Chargemaster coordinators and managers Clinical documentation improvement specialists Clinical managers and department heads Compliance officers Finance and reimbursement managers Healthcare consultants, CPAs, and lawyers Health plan financial analysts, claims processing, and provider relations professionals HIM directors and managers Medicare administrative contractors Patient access/admitting staff Provider-based clinical personnel Physician advisors Recovery auditing coordinators bring hcpro s Boot camps to your facility! HCPro s industry-leading instructors will travel to your facility, on your schedule to provide consistent training to all of your staff on the latest rules and guidance. Our onsites offer all the same HCPro Boot Camp benefits: CEs from a variety of healthcare organizations Instructors who have a unique combination of in-the-field and adult education expertise Course materials developed by instructors specifically for an intensive learning format Exercises and hands on learning activities The opportunity for your staff to network HCPro s onsite Boot Camps are a convenient and cost-effective way to train your staff. By avoiding the costly expense of travel your facility can save up to 60%.* Choose from our catalogue of Boot Camps or work with our industryleading instructors for a customized course. Contact HCPro at or at sales@hcpro.com for more information about HCPro Onsite Boot Camps. *Savings based on the training and travel costs of 20 staff members. 6 7

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6 registration Mail Easy ways to register for your HCPro Boot Camp HCPro, Inc. P.O. Box 3049 Peabody, MA Phone Fax Web Upon receipt of this form and your course fee, we will send confirmation of your registration, information about any manuals/texts required for class as well as hotel information so you can make your reservations. This information is also available on our website at 1. Course Registration m $1,699 m $1,199 Critical Access 2a. Coupon Code: 2b. Total Registration Rate: Register up to 90 days before course start date and save $100. Coupon code BC14SV100. Register up to 60 days before course start date and save $50. Coupon code BC14SV50. 3a. Course Location (Hospital): m Orlando, FL I January m Sacramento, CA I February m Baltimore, MD I March m St. Louis, MO I April 7 11 m Charlotte, NC I May m Austin, TX I June m Minneapolis, MN I July m Seattle, WA I August m Las Vegas, NV I September m San Diego, CA I October m Nashville, TN I November m Phoenix, AZ I December b. Course Location (Critical Access Hospital): m Minneapolis, MN I April m Nashville, TN I June 9 11 m Denver, CO I September m Dallas, TX I November attendee information Name Organization Title Address City State Zip Phone 5. PAYMENT TYPE m A check for my course fee is enclosed (made payable to HCPro, Inc.) m Charge my course fee to (circle one) VISA Mastercard Am Ex Discover Name on Card Cardholder Street Address Zip Card Number Exp. Date Copyright 2013 HCPro, Inc. All rights reserved. *MAGNET, MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM, and ANCC MAGNET RECOGNITION are trademarks of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The products and services of HCPro, Inc. and The Greeley Company are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the ANCC. The acronym MRP is not a trademark of HCPro or its parent company. HCPro, Inc. is not affiliated in any way with The Joint Commission, which owns the JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) and Joint Commission trademarks, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, which owns the ACGME trademark, or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). MT312546