WEBCASTS

Live Webcasts for 2009

To register for upcoming webcasts, click on the blue title of the webcast. Registration will open approximately three weeks before the live event. Webcasts are approximately one hour in length and will be archived approximately 3-4 weeks after the live event for future viewing.

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Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Edits
Thursday, July 23, 2009
2 PM Eastern, 1 PM Central

Jim Collins, BS, CPC, CCC, CHCC, ACS-CS, President, CardiologyCoder.com

Jim Collins is President of CardiologyCoder.com, Inc., and directs the firms auditing, training, editing, and advocacy efforts. He is a nationally respected educator in the field of cardiology documentation and billing who has had the distinct privilege of conducting educational programs for the Heart Rhythm Society, local chapters of the American College of Cardiology, The Coding Institute, HC Pro, Decision Health, and the American Academy of Professional Coders. Mr. Collins writes the highly acclaimed CardiologyCoder.com newsletter, develops each of the organization’s proficiency tests, and serves as the Consulting Editor of Cardiology Coding Alert. He has extensive cardiovascular billing experience and provides in-depth consulting, auditing, and training services in evaluation and management as well as cardiology procedures and clinic-based services.

This 1-hour webcast will assist participants in understanding the applicable Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits to accurately navigate and secure the appropriate level of reimbursement.

Topics:

Purpose and concepts of the National Correct Coding Initiative edits

Applying concepts to case studies

When the edits don’t make sense

Contact hours have been applied for through the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Tackling the Clinical Side of CRM and EP Procedures
Thursday, September 24, 2009
2 PM Eastern, 1 PM Central

Archived Webcasts

View any webcast listed below by clicking on the blue title of interest. Webcasts are approximately one hour in length.

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Coding EP Procedures: Fundamentals and Case Studies
(recorded May 21, 2009)

Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT(R), Senior Healthcare Consultant Medical Learning, Inc.

Topics:

Components of a routine electrophysiology study

Basics of coding for diagnostic electrophysiology procedures

Basics of coding for therapeutic electrophysiology procedures

Continuing education credits are available for viewing this archived webcast.

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Basics of Cardiac Rhythm Management Coding
(recorded March 26, 2009)

David Davis, CPC, CPC-H, Vice President, Reimbursement Principles, Inc.

Topics:

Appropriate codes for site of service

Coding for device monitoring

Clinic-based services

Continuing education credits are available for viewing this archived webcast.

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Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs): What You Need to Know
(recorded January 22, 2009)

Peter Keohane, JD, MPH, CPC, Healthcare Consultant, MedLearn, Inc.

Topics:

The RAC program in its current form

Addressing RAC record reviews

Appeal strategies

Continuing education credits are available for viewing this archived webcast.

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New Cardiac Device Monitoring Codes for 2009
(recorded December 11, 2008)

Dr. Bruce L. Wilkoff, Cardiac Pacing & Tachyarrhythmia Devices, Cleveland Clinic

Topics:

Review descriptors for new codes

Deleted codes-crosswalk to new codes

Medicare guidelines for new codes

Continuing education credits are available for viewing this archived webcast.

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Medicare Coverage Guidelines for CRM Device Implantation and Monitoring
(recorded September 25, 2008)

Jim Collins, CPC-CARDIO, CHCC, ACS-CS, President, CardiologyCoder.com

Topics:

Current coverage guidelines

Special reporting requirements

Clinic-based services

Continuing education credits are available for viewing this archived webcast.

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CRM and EP Coding Dilemmas
(recorded July 24, 2008 )

Bernie Van Someren, BS, RT, Senior Healthcare Consultant, Medical Learning, Inc.

Topics:

Frequently asked questions relating to reimbursement for CRM procedures

Frequently asked questions relating to diagnostic and therapeutic EP procedure

Frequently asked questions relating to implantable devices

Continuing education credits are available for viewing this archived webcast.

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Coding Electrophysiology Procedures
(recorded June 25, 2008)

Jim Collins, CPC-CARDIO, CHCC, ACS-CS , The Cardiology Coalition

Topics:

Documentation to support billing a comprehensive EP study.

Coronary sinus recording and Isuprel infusion.

Billing for complex left atrial procedures involving transseptal punctures.

Appropriate billing for E&M service on the same day as an EP procedure.

Continuing education credits are available for viewing this archived webcast.