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One Day Seminars

#1 Coding / Billing Basics

Basic medical office coding / billing guidance for the novice in the medical office or for someone starting their own home-based business. This is a six hour seminar from 9 am until 4 pm presented every second Friday of the month. The cost is $139.00 upon registration and a $25.00 material fee for the workbook. Bring coding books. Call 562.430.6847 to register.
Learning Objectives:

Introduction to medical terminology
Refresh knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Recognize claim forms and their requirements
Become familiar with industry resources
Distinquish between government and private third party payers
Learn basics of healthcare common procedural coding system
Study quick coding techniques to streamline billing process
Become acquainted with the ICD-10-CM tables
Gain experience in deciphering explanation of benefit forms
'How to' of starting your own medical billing business

Foundational material for claims support and how to present it for payment. Recommendations on getting the information you need from the provider. Work with the hosptial medical records staff to get all reports you'll need to code accurately!

#2 Code from the Operative Report

Learn how to code from an op report. This is a four hour workshop from 8 am until 12 pm presented every third Friday of the month. The cost is $89.00 upon registration and a $20.00 material fee for the workshop supplies. Bring coding books. Call 562.430.6847 to register.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the importance of pre-op and post-op diagnoses
Diagram the op report
Apply recognition skills to breaking out significant services
Acknowledge and review clinical findings on accompanying reports
Study proven techniques to quickly reach a coding decision
Identify situations requiring additional supportive codes
Recognize resources for applying coding guidelines
Know where to turn when unique and special circumstances turn up

Coding from op reports is made manageable by applying methods learned in this workshop.

#3 Advanced Chart Auditing

This seminar assumes the participant has prior experience in documentation guidelines reviews. Step by step guidance on how to enhance your auditing skills to provide feedback on the toughest coding scenarios. Prepare to become an exceptional communicator within your organization! This is an eight hour workshop from 8 am until 5 pm presented for 8 CEUs. This takes place on the fourth Friday of the month. The cost is $125.00 including supplies. Call 562.430.6847 for more information.

Learning Objectives:

Discover answers to questions doctors have when audited
Learn to recognize the evaluation of the NPP effectively
Recognize the important recommendations to make
Learn to write a final report expressing findings and comments
Diversify with hands-on examples for various specialties
Focus on improving compliant behavior

Discover and address deficiencies in your documentation before a third party payer does! Avoid takebacks after post-payment reviews by a government auditor by addressing non-compliant behavior yourself. Conducting chart audits in a timely and consistent manner provides an excellent foundation for any external compliance program inquiries.