Tennessee Healthcare Conference Fun, Informative, and Relevant! 18 CEUs Gatlinburg, Tennessee May 19-21, 2017
MCHC is pleased to provide three tiers of registration to our annual Tennessee Healthcare Conference. Attendees can choose a registration tier that fits their needs and amenity desires. We here at MCHC continue to build a customizable conference experience to fit everyone while maintaining its affordable price. Concierge: Back by Popular Demand! Join us at our Welcome Reception four our Concierge guest the night before the event for early & priority check in with light refreshments. This permits you to bypass the Concierge desk the next morning and go straight to your reserved seat allowing a little more rest before an exciting conference day. A MCHC personal Concierge will assist you during the three day event including a gift bag with a daily continental breakfast, hot coffee made to perfection and ice cold bottled water throughout each day of the conference while snuggled up with a MCHC Concierge Blanket. Concierge guest don't need to worry about printing presentations and organizing them ahead of the conference as they will receive a conference binder containing all presentations including those you are not able to attend. Concierge attendees receive a high quality tote bag containing a zipper to secure sensitive materials. Many pouches lining the outer sides of the bag provide for easy storage and access to cell phones, pens, business cards and more. Be on the lookout for special treats and amenities throughout the day as your personal Concierge strives to make your conference experience a comforting and memorable one. Tier 1 - Concierge Level: $285 (Limited Seating)
Registration Levels Continued: Standard: Our Standard registration is our original open-seating style (open, first come first serve, with a table) while providing links to printable presentations. This is most familiar to those that have attended an event in the past as it was our signature conference registration providing an informative and fun conference experience at an affordable rate. The standard tier provides a larger, more durable conference tote bag than our basic level. Basic: Our basic registration attendees saves reasonably while attending all General Sessions and Sessions A topics. This provides a conference experience at a fraction of the cost. Attendees will receive theater-style seating, a basic tote bag and links to printable presentations. Tier 2 - Standard Level: $189 Tier 3 - Basic Level: $149
Venue Information: The Park Vista - Double Tree by Hilton Overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the City of Gatlinburg, the Park Vista is a true mountain experience. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the hotel or relax in an Adirondack chair while enjoying the serenity of a Smoky Mountain sunset, with the Gatlinburg city lights illuminating the Smoky Mountain valley below or take a swim in the oversized, cascading pool. The Park Vista location provides a welcoming experience for everyone. Rather you want to take a stroll along the streets of Gatlinburg, Explore the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, or even the Smoky Mountain Rafting. 705 Cherokee Orchard Road - Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865-436-9211 ) Nearest Airports 14 miles: Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT / KGKT) 41 miles: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS / KTYS) 47 miles: Moore-Murrell Airport (MOR / KMOR) 97 miles: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL / KAVL) 103 miles: Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI / KTRI) 145 miles: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP / KGSP)
Nearby Information: Nearby Restaurants: Calhoun s Restaurant Cherokee Grill & Steakhouse The Peddler Steakhouse Bennett s Pit Bar-B-Que Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Loco Burro Fresh Mex Catina Three Jimmy s Restaurant Nearby Hotels: Oak Leaf Lodging The Edgewater Hotel Sidney James Mountain Lodge Sleep Inn & Suites Sleepy Bear Motel The Redwood Retreat Tudor Inn Gatlinburg No Way Jose s Cantina Smoky Mountain Trout House Mountain Lodge Restaurant The Park Grill Dick s Last Resort Crystelle Creek Restaurant Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon Twin Creek RV Resort Zoder s Inn & Suites Baskins Creek Nestle Inn Baymont Inn & Suites Bearskin Lodge On The River Clarion Inn & Suites Courtyard By Marriott Things To Do: Cooter s Place In The Smokies Guy Micheals Gatlinburg Comedy Theater Motion Ride Movie Theater Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster Gatlinburg Sky Lift Guinness World Of Records Museum Ripley s Aquarium Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre & Music Ripley s Mirror Maze Ripley s Haunted Adventure Davy Crockett Mini Golf Experience The Smokies: The life of luxury doesn t have to cost an arm and a leg. One breath of our fresh mountain air and you ll see the best things in life are free. The hiking stats are amazing: 150 trails and 800 miles of Smoky Mountain terrain to take on. Every trail promises a new adventure. Speaking of adventures, there are plenty to find all around Gatlinburg. Take a sip of the good life at our wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Raft a river. Zipline. Sink a putt during mini-golf or swing away at Gatlinburg Golf Course. Get aquatic at one of the world s best aquariums. In Gatlinburg, you ll never run out of amazing things to do.
Presenters: 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 14 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. Diana R. Phelps, CPC, CPC-I CEMC Approved AAPC ICD-10-CM Instructor Diana (Di) has over 18 years experience in teaching medical coding. She teaches in San Bernardino, CA at National University. In 1994 she earned a Coding Specialist Certificate from the Loma Linda University School of Allied Health. Diana worked for Loma Linda University Medical Center for over 30 years. She has worked in Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Multi-Specialties, and the Compliance Department, auditing physician s documentation, and providing coding support and training for physicians and residents. She has held a variety of positions at LLUMC AAPC local chapter. She remains active in speaking at local chapter meetings in Southern California, teaching coding, ICD-10-CM Boot camps and doing seminars in different areas. Kim Toole, CPC CPMA CEMC Kim has worked in the medical field for 36 years. Her career began as a transcriptionist for a home health agency in South Georgia. Six years later, she decided to make a bold career shift and endeavored to work with physicians by becoming a certified medical assistant. Her niche was in coding and billing for a private practice family practitioner, but credits a 100-year flood for changing her career forever. During a transition from private to corporate practice, her physician s office was destroyed by the flood causing them to move sooner than expected. The hospital corporation provided an unexpected opportunity as a coding coordinator allowing her to pursue the certified professional coder (CPC) certification in 1998. Auditing and teaching became her newest career. Several years later she obtained the certified evaluation and management coder (CEMC) and certified professional medical auditor certifications (CPMA). She worked relentlessly to gain the respect of 250+ physicians and mid-levels of various specialties within the hospital corporation and in the medical community. Many called her a coding guru -- so much so that even in the grocery store she would be stopped to answer a coding question. Humorously, a physician visited her while she was a patient in the ICU to ask how to code a patient encounter. Last year Kim moved from South Georgia to East Tennessee. She enjoys working for another hospital corporation as a coding compliance auditor. Two more credentials are in the works COC and CIC.
What s New: Dolly Day! May 19th, Let s honor the most well known female country performer of all time, Dolly Parton. Dress in your favorite Dolly T-Shirt, Wear your favorite Dolly Memorabilia, or go all out and Dress Like Dolly through the years of her success! Superhero Day! May 20th, Calling all Coding Superheroes, it s time to save the day and your special powers are needed to help! Wear your favorite superhero apparel, cape, and/or mask to help fight off those rejected claims! Only one dedicated hero can win top prize! Will it be you? Celebration Day! May 21st, Celebrate good times, come on! Let s celebrate a successful 2017 Tennessee Healthcare Conference! MCHC will provide each attendee with a conference T-Shirt to wear on Day 3 of conference. By wearing the T-Shirt you will be entered for a chance to win FREE admission to the 2018 Conference. Cole the Coding Bear! Cole will make his grand appearance for his favorite group of coders at the 2017 Conference! Meet with Cole, Snap a Picture, and Give a hug! Icebreaker Games! Join 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!
2017 Tennessee Healthcare Conference Agenda Day 1 - May 19, 2017 8:00am 8:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:45am 11:45am 1:00pm Registration Curiosity know More Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A This session will discuss the current events that everyone wants more information about affecting the heath care industry. Building Your E/M Auditing Resources Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 All except CIRCC CASCC During this detailed session we will look at areas of concern with E/M code and documentation auditing and what resources can be used to improve auditing and communication of the audit results. Break Common Compliance Issues Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPCO, CPMA Compliance is a common issue in itself in health care. This advanced session will identify common issues that offices, medical groups and facilities are struggling in compliance. Lunch Dissecting E/M: Identifying the Major Organs Presented By: Di Phelps CPC, CPC-I CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.5 All except CIRCC, CASCC This session will look at time documentation, medical necessity and documentation guidelines as the major organs that tend to fail. How to prevent failure and build a healthy practice by ensuring a solid understanding and proper application.
2017 Tennessee Healthcare Conference Agenda Day 1 - Continued 2:30pm 2:45pm 3:45pm 4:45pm Break Dollars and Cents of Billing and Coding Mistakes Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPCO, CPMA Money. It is the language so many speak and understand. This session will look at the REAL cost of claims mistakes and the potential penalties faced with the False Claims Act. Code That Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, CPC-H, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A This fun and interactive session will look how to code those unique and complicated procedures and diagnoses. Dismiss
2017 Tennessee Healthcare Conference Agenda Day 2 - May 20, 2017 8:00am 9:00am Coders are Superhero s Too! Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, CPC-H, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A Most of us have heard she/he is just a coder. And the real truth is that most coders are very diverse and have many more responsibilities other than coding. This session will look at career path and the advancement of coders to auditors to compliance professionals and beyond! Session A: A Day in the Life of a Claim Presented By: Kim Toole, CPC CPMA CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.5 Core A Enjoy an interactive session that begs to answer why a claim is denied (other than just because the payer said so). Did the registration staff gather the right information? Is the physician at fault for lack of documentation? What happens when we do not appeal claims? There will be more to discover. 10:30 Break 10:45am Session 9A The Gatekeepers of Healthcare Presented By: Kim Toole, CPC CPMA CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.5 Core A Primary Care Providers were once called the "gatekeepers" of healthcare. Take a futuristic look at primary care and access to specialty healthcare in a quality- measured world. Session B: Musculoskeletal: X-ray Vision Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, CPC-H, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A During this fun and interactive session participants will use redacted x-ray images to discuss the anatomy of musculoskeletal system. Surgical procedures and associated diagnosis codes will also be incorporated to reinforce the material.
11:45am 1:00pm 2017 California Healthcare Conference Agenda Day 2 - Continued Lunch Session A: Be a Hero by Avoiding the Top Coding Errors Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPCO, CPMA Attendees will discuss the top coding errors and how to evaluate these in their offices. We will address the importance of auditing, training and policy/ procedure changes can improve the quality and accuracy within the organization. Session B: Reconstructive Surgical Procedure Coding and Documentation Presented By: Di Phelps CPC, CPC-I CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CDEO, CGSC, CCC, CCVTC, COBGC, COSC, CENTC, CPRC, CSFAC, CUC During this detailed session we will discuss proper documentation and coding of both minor and major reconstructive surgical procedures. 2:30pm 2:45pm 3:45pm Break Let Auditing be Your SuperPower! Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPCO, CPMA We all know the importance of auditing. But do we use components of an audit in our daily task? This session will look at the auditing process and how components of the auditing process can be applied to our regular task as a check and balance. Dismiss
2017 Tennessee Healthcare Conference Agenda Day 3 - May 21, 2017 8:00am 9:00am The Magic of Modifiers Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, CPC-H, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 All except CIRCC, CPCO, CPMS, CDEO This session will detail modifiers that are commonly used inappropriately. Attendees will be able to identify proper assignment following this session. Session A: E/M Conundrums Presented By: Kim Toole, CPC CPMA CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.5 All except CIRCC, CPMS and CDEO This "99" session is a review of E/M coding and common billing conundrums such as documentation requirements, modifiers, and bundling. Topics will also include preventive services and CMS' newest innovations. Session B: I m Certified, Now What? Presented By: Ashley Newsome, CPC, CPMA AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPMA and CPCO Life after certification. Healthcare is always changing, so it is important to stay ahead of the game. As certified coders, it is important to understand proper billing and compliance issues. 10:30am 10:45am Break Session A: OIG in the Office Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, CPC-H, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPCO, CPMA Typically we only think about the OIG WorkPlan. While this is a valuable resource, so is the Semi-Annual report to Congress. This session will look at both resources and how they can be incorporated into your compliance program and education plan. Session B: ICD-10 Changes and Sequencing Presented By: Ashley Newsome CPC, CPMA AAPC Approved for 1.0 All except CIRCC During this interactive session we will look at sequencing issues in ICD-10. We will also look at the guideline and code changes for 2017.
2017 Tennessee Healthcare Conference Agenda Day 3 - Continued 11:45am 1:00pm Lunch Session A: A Day in the Life of an Auditor Presented By: Di Phelps CPC, CPC-I CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPCO, CPMA This session will discuss the responsibilities of an auditor by looking at the routine task the auditor may perform as well as the special projects that are assigned. Session B: Pediatric Coding and Compliance Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, COC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A, CPEDC, CPCO, CPMA During this session we will look at problematic areas of pediatric coding and compliance such as documentation and coding of immunizations and vaccinations. 2:30pm 2:45pm 3:45pm Break Advancing into the Future Presented By: Joseph Newsome CPC, CPC-H, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC AAPC Approved for 1.0 Core A This session will discuss how to take your career to the next level, looking at the different types of certifications and how they promote success. Dismiss / 2018 Conference Registration is Open!
Tennessee Healthcare Conference Registration Form May 19-21, 2017 Name: Credential: Registration Levels Concierge - $285 Standard -$189 Basic - $149 Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Email: Payment Information: Card Holder s Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Visa MasterCard Check # Credit Card#: Expiration: Security Code: Signature: 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 confirmedseat 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.