2024 Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
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Date and Location
(Optional) E/M Coding Workshop
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. CT - 12:00 p.m. CT (Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. CT)
Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CT - 5:00 p.m. CT (Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. CT)
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 7:30 a.m. CT - 4:30 p.m. CT
OLC Education & Conference Center
9400 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018
There will be no live-stream option for this course.
Overview
Vascular surgeons and their support staff need to maintain knowledge and competence for appropriate billing and coding procedures. The SVS Coding & Reimbursement Workshop is an intensive program designed to provide a comprehensive review of current coding and reimbursement information, including critical updates vital to anyone who wants to become an expert in vascular coding.
(Optional) Half-day E/M Coding Workshop*
The SVS Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding Workshop is designed to support vascular surgeons and their staff to maintain knowledge and competence for one of the most challenging areas for coders. This workshop will focus on coding and documentation rules for choosing a correct E/M category and level of service, specifically for the vascular surgeon.
*The optional half-day E/M Coding Workshop can be added for an additional fee when registering for the Coding & Reimbursement Workshop.
Learning Objectives - E/M Workshop
By participating in this CME activity, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the coding and documentation rules for key E/M categories
- Identify the difference between Medicare and private payers as related to E/M coding
- Understand the documentation requirements for the history, exam and medical decision making components for an E/M service
- Discuss the correct use of E/M modifiers in vascular surgery
Learning Objectives - Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
By participating in this CME activity, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the CPT and Medicare changes
- Demonstrate the application of modifiers for streamlined reimbursement
- Define the Global Surgical Package and how it impacts billing and reimbursement
- Understand the principle of component-coding
- Discuss the correct coding for key endovascular and open vascular procedures
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for vascular surgeons and their office staff including practice managers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, surgery schedulers, coders, and others who seek to improve and expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery.
Please note this course is ideal for vascular trainees, vascular fellows, and vascular surgeons as the level of the content is intermediate to advanced.
Agendas
- (Optional) Half-day E/M Coding Workshop
- Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
These agendas are subject to change.
Faculty - E/M Coding Workshop
- Teri Romano, BSN, MBA, CPC, CMDP
Faculty - Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
- Sean P. Roddy, MD, (Director)
- Benjamin M. Lerner, MD
- Teri Romano, BSN, MBA, CPC, CMDP
- Sunita D. Srivastava, MD, FACS
- Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD
Accreditation Statement
The Society for Vascular Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit - E/M Coding Workshop
The Society for Vascular Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Designation of Credit – Coding and Reimbursement Workshop
The Society for Vascular Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
The ACCME requires that the SVS, as an accredited provider of CME, disclose the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and any other individuals in a position to control content of this activity. However, Accredited providers do not need to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial relationships for accredited education that is non-clinical, such as leadership or communication skills training. Therefore, there are no disclosures for this accredited activity.
Registration Rates
E/M Coding Workshop
| Category |
Early Bird Rate
|
Regular Rate
|
| SVS Member Surgeon/Physician | $300 | $375 |
| Office Staff | $300 | $375 |
| Non-Member | $500 | $575 |
| SVS Member - Early Active/Resident/Fellow | $200 | $275 |
| Non-Member Resident/Fellow | $300 | $375 |
Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
| Category |
Early Bird Rate
|
Regular Rate
|
| SVS Member Surgeon/Physician | $1,025 | $1,100 |
| Office Staff | $1,025 | $1,100 |
| Non-Member | $1,225 | $1,300 |
| SVS Member - Early Active/Resident/Fellow | $425 | $500 |
| Non-Member Resident/Fellow | $525 | $600 |
Note to Vascular Trainees: To register as a Vascular Trainee, including as a Vascular Resident or Vascular Fellow, you will need to become a candidate member of SVS in order to receive the discounted candidate rate for this workshop. There is no application or fee, however, Vascular Trainees/Residents/Fellow should be added by their Program Coordinators, who will activate/confirm your membership with SVS. If this has not happened and you do not see the correct pricing, please email our membership department at: membership@vascularsociety.org
This CE Activity is partially supported through an educational grant provided by Gore.