Learn everything you need to prepare for the 2010 coding and billing changes…in just one hour.

HIPAA no longer allows a grace period for providers or payers to ease into the coding updates. The effective date of the annual transaction code set changes is the “drop dead” date.  Update yourself with this 60-minute, information packed audio conference.

Get the tools you need to code correctly and confidently, such as:

• The latest neurology CPT codes and modifier additions and changes.
• Find out the latest news on the status of consultation E/M services for Medicare – Are they in or out for 2010?
• Review the 2010 ICD-9 code additions and revisions, including new diagnosis codes that will help your neurology practice more accurately report the complaint of “nerves”.
• Discover what’s up with all the new “E” codes for 2010 and the corresponding changes in the ICD-9 Guidelines for reporting these External Causes diagnosis.
• Sneak Peek – potential 2010 HCPCS code changes.
• Bulletproof your neurology practice: provider services that are on the 2010 OIG Workplan --Understand why and what you need to do to protect your providers.
• Evaluate prospective RBRVS changes from CMS and the potential impact on your neurology provider’s bottom line.

This is a pre-recorded event.

Marvel J. Hammer, RN, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, ACS-PM, CHCO, is an accomplished professional considerable years of experience both in the business and medical fields. As owner of MJH Consulting and a coding, billing and compliance consultant, she provides documentation, coding and account receivable auditing and compliance evaluations. Hammer enjoys teaching providers and their staff on correct coding and billing and presents nationally on these topics. Her field of specialties includes pain management, physical medicine & rehabilitation, neurology, and occupational medicine.  Some of her pastime activities include wildlife photography and exploring our wonderful world.