APCs and Your ED: What You Need to Know for 2009

Know these 2009 ED coding hot spots before they sneak up on you.

Ever since CMS implemented the outpatient prospective payment system, emergency department coding has continued to evolve -- and presented significant challenges for coding and clinical staff. But the coding changes aren't slowing down. Gear up for the latest annual change with ED coding expert Caral Edelberg in this 1-hour audio presentation. She'll put a special focus on documentation and the latest ED coding guidelines.

Topics covered:

• Critical updates to 2009 ED facility coding. Don't fall behind now!
• Build your ED coding compliance program with these major audit points.
• Top 5 ED coding issues that result in lost revenue and payment denials.
• Just how important the nature of the presenting problem is -- how it impacts medical necessity and the facility E/M level.
• Easy-to-implement tools that'll keep your department's documentation and coding on track.

Have additional questions? You have the floor with the speaker during an interactive Q&A.

Who should attend? ED clinical staff responsible for inservicing providers on required documentation, coding staff, ED business managers, and billing and coding vendors.

Your registration includes:

• Flexible enrollment. Scheduling conflict? No problem. This session is also available on CD.
• Expert answers to your tough questions during the interactive Q&A period.
• Complimentary attendee package, including the speaker's complete presentation handouts. Keep this quick reference tool close by for future use.
• One low price for all the staff you can stuff into a conference room.

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