Medical Coding: Live Audio Conference on 2008 Updates

The American Academy of Professional Coders (AACP) is now offering audio conferences with various topics throughout the year. Professional coders can get coding education from a qualified presenter while obtaining CEUs (continuing education units) online. Each session is for 90 minutes and one can listen and interact with the presenters. Each session is worth 1.5 CEUs.

Details of Upcoming schedules:

• December 18th 2007 (Radiology Coding)
• December 19th 2007 (Opthalmology Coding)Update

December 18, 2007 (2008 Update Radiology Specialty)

What will the update cover?

• Can get the skinny on new codes and the latest on the federal government's OIG work plan, fee schedule issues, and instructions on new modifiers for 2008 - all targeted to the important 2008 coding and compliance issues of radiology.
• Highlights on the 2008 CPT® and 2008 ICD-9-CM changes. For CPT® 2008, there are 242 new codes, 298 revised codes, and 364 deleted codes. These code changes must be implemented by January 1.

CPT

Understand the latest CPT code and modifier updates that are specific to radiology with instructions for successfully implementing them into your practice. Learn how these changes will affect your organization, and how you can prepare effectively.

HCPCS Level II

Successfully implement the Medicare rules for new and revised HCPCS Level II codes. BONUS: We also cover ICD-9-CM
Find out how the ICD-9-CM changes (effective Oct. 1, 2007) will alter the way you code and how it affects your reimbursement.

Details on the Ophthalmology conference scheduled for December 19th can be seen at http://www.aapc.com/onlinestore/item-details.aspx?pid=5140&id=141

Conference registration forms can be accessed at http://www.aapc.com/documents/Workshop_Audio%20Reg.pdf

AACP Membership details are at http://www.aapc.com/membership/index.aspx

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