2016 Healthcare Conference October 20-22, 2016 Earn 15 CEUs CoderClass.com 855-226-3348 9770 Baymeadows Road, Suite 135 Jacksonville, FL 32256
Venue Information 2016 Texas Healthcare Conference Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas/Richardson Welcome to the NEW Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas/Richardson, located in the heart of Dallas business hub. The beautiful hotel places you very close to major corporate HQs, while offering easy highway access. Local attractions include the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, Sherrill Park Golf Course and Breckenridge Park. The guest rooms while being spacious and comfortable boast modern décor and amenities such as free WiFi, a HDTV and work desk. Work out using their cardio equipment and weights in the fitness center or take a dip in the outdoor pool. They offer free hot breakfast, waking up the right way every morning of your stay. Snacks, drinks and toiletries are available in the convenient 24-hour shop. Nearby restaurants offer a range of terrific options, from burgers to Italian to Mexican. http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-andsuites-dallas-richardson-daldrhx/index.html 2250 N. Glenville Drive, Richardson, TX 75082 (972) 231-9800 Nearest Airports Air Park-Dallas Airport 11.7 miles McKinney National Airport 17.1 miles Dallas Love Field Airport 17.6 miles Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 27.1 miles Meacham International Airport 50.8 miles Adventure Landing Cottonwood Park Heritage Farmstead Museum Dallas Botanical Garden Things To Do! Dark Hour Haunted House Heights Family Aquatic Center Zero Gravity Thrill Park
Speaker Information Joseph Newsome, CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC President / Senior Instructor Joseph, of St. Augustine, Florida, is a well-known member of the coding and compliance community, with over 13 years of progressive and diverse responsibility in Academic Institutions, including operations management, administration and compliance. Mr. Newsome is an international trainer and key note speaker. He is a frequent speaker and author for nationally recognized professional organizations and publications with an emphasis on Evaluation and Management, Auditing and Compliance. Prior to joining MCHC, Joseph managed a large medical management corporation in Southern California, where he was responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the coding and billing operations / compliance program. He also served on the Advisory Board for United Education Institute and co-founded the Inland Empire Coders Association. AAPC Certifications: CPC Certified Professional Coder COC Certified Outpatient Coder CPCO Certified Professional Compliance Officer CPMA Certified Professional Medical Auditor CPPM Certified Professional Practice Manager CPC-I Certified Professional Coding Instructor CEMC Certified Evaluation & Management Coder AAPC Approved for Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor.
2016 Cole the Coding Bear Cole will make his grand appearance at the Texas Healthcare Conference. He has many friends in California and Tennessee, and is looking forward to entertain you! Icebreaker Games Jon us at 8:00am on Day 1 of the conference and get to know your fellow coders with MCHC s Icebreaker Games! We will break the silence and work on communication and team work! Conference T-Shirt MCHC will provide each attendee with a conference T-Shirt to wear on Day 3 of conference. Show your pride on day 3 for a chance to win FREE admission to the 2017 Conference.
Conference Agenda Day 1 October 20, 2016 8:00am 8:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:45am 11:45am 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 3:15pm Registration Session: ICD-10 One Year Later ICD-10 may have not gotten off to rocky start many were projecting, but are rough roads ahead? This session will look at potential issues ahead for providers relating to ICD-10. Session: Solving the Modifier Mystery and all specialties except CIRCC Modifier usage has long been scrutinized by the OIG. This session will identify specific modifiers that continue to be problematic. Gain a better understanding of modifier assignment and application. Break Session: Practice Management Myths (1 CEU) This advanced session will address common myths in medical practice management. How to protect the providers and revenue without opening the practice up to vulnerabilities. Lunch Session: ICD-10-CM Coding Breakdown (1 CEU) This interactive session will provide detail on how to properly code and sequence problematic areas of ICD-10-CM coding. Areas such as AIDS/HIV, hypertension with heart involvement and chronic kidney disease, and so much more. Practical application will be provided so attendees can demonstrate competency. Session: Taking Your Coding Career to the Next Level (1 CEU) AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core B, CPPM CPC/COC is very important in demonstrating your ability to code effectively. During this session we will discuss what the next step is for seasoned certified coders. When evaluating your facility where are they most vulnerable? How can your next step assist in closing the gap on that vulnerability? Dismiss Roundtable Discussion
Conference Agenda Day 2 October 21, 2016 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:15am 11:15am 1:00pm 3:00pm 3:15pm Session: Picking up the Pieces Workshop This fun and interactive session will allow attendees to literally pick up the pieces of the human body (fake, of course) while discussing function and coding application. Session: Trouble in your office? Corrective Action Techniques for that Lazy Bone AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core B, CPPM Corrective action is a requirement for all healthcare offices to be successful. This informative session will outline different policies within a corrective action plan. Learning how to avoid, implement, and improve on corrective action or disciplinary action will be discussed in depth. Break Session: CABG Coding Workshop, CCC and CCVTC Certain coding sections are harder to decipher, and CABG coding is one of those areas. This session will teach coders to break CABG coding down into three primary areas. Attendees will develop a coding chart for ease of coding. Case study and scenarios will be used to test the chart and three areas of CABG coding. Lunch Session: Evaluation and Management Services: Office Visits, Hospital Visits, and Consultations AAPC Approved for 2.0 All specialties except CASCC, CIRCC This session will review the three categories of Evaluation and Management Services as well as subcategories within each. New and established patients, medical decision making, observation services, and much more will be discussed in depth. Dismiss Roundtable Discussion
Conference Agenda Day 3 October 22, 2016 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 10:15am 11:15am 1:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm Session: Lesions and Repair Coding, CPCD and CPRC During this hands-on activity we will discuss in detail proper code assignment utilizing the coding guidelines and proper modifier usage. Expanded practice will be used to reinforce the information. Session: ICD-10-CM Coding of Infectious & Parasitic and all specialties except CIRCC During this hands-on session we will discuss the coding guidelines associated with Chapter 1 ICD-10-CM codes. Special attention will be given to additional rules and proper sequencing. Break Session: Find That Code: Coding This fun and interactive session will challenge attendees on topics they may not have seen since their certification exam. This session will refresh the seasoned coders on areas of coding that contain significant rules such as Spinal Arthrodesis coding, CABG, etc. Lunch Session: Today s Challenges: Coding, Auditing & Compliance, CPCO and CPMA Dive deeper into the challenges facing today s medical coder and how it contributes to issues in auditing and compliance. Discuss how bridging the gap and becomes cross certified can eliminate some of the challenges. Session: Humor in Healthcare AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core B, CPPM Humor in Healthcare is a short session on current issues in the industry. A look at healthcare obstacles and some humorous situations and resolutions. Session: Breaking News: Live Report from the Coding Trenches Join us for up to date information regarding challenges facing Medical Coders. Dismiss / See you next year!
2016 Texas Healthcare Conference October 20-22, 2016 Registration Form Name: Credential: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Email: Concierge Registration $275 provides priority check-in, reserved seating, daily gift bag (breakfast items), Printed presentations in binder, use of a conference blanket and much, much more. Standard Registration $179 Payment Information: Card Holder s Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Visa MasterCard Check # Credit Card #: Expiration: Security Code: Signature: Promo Code: Mail to: MCHC CoderClass.com 9770 Baymeadows Road Ste. 135 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 Please Note: payment plans are available, half of invoice due on registration. Remaining balance due 30 days after initial registration. Failure to complete payment on time may result in loss of confirmed seat and initial deposit. There will not be session registration this year. Sessions are open and you can attend any session with an open seat. Please bring your CPT and ICD-10-CM coding manuals to class. Please note that lunch will not be provided, however there are several establishments around the facility. Please bring a sweater as the room temperature may vary. Fax to (888) 730-7448 or Register Online at www.coderclass.com Please see cancellation policy online or call 855-2-CODE-IT for a copy to be mailed, faxed or emailed to your attention. CoderClass.com 855-226-3348 9770 Baymeadows Road, Suite 135 Jacksonville, FL 32256