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Registration is open for the 2010 Spine Academy Learning Series^SM Winter/Spring Courses!

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Coding and Reimbursement

-For Hospitals
-For Payors
-For Physicians

Spine Academy Learning Series^SM (WebEx)

Spine Academy Learning Series^SM

It's no longer necessary to travel to a classroom in order to stay abreast of changes in the industry. Now it's possible to go online and learn about the latest developments in the business of spine care, coding changes, regulations, and documentation requirements because Medtronic provides live interactive programs free of charge throughout the year.

To register, check the boxes to select classes, then click on the continue button.

Registration closes two days prior to the scheduled course. Courses that are shaded in gray have closed. Please choose another course.

	Get That Claim Paid! (1.0 CEUs) Jane Anderson, RN and Dawn Dalton, BSN, RN Therapy Access Solutions March 17, 2010, 1:00-2:00pm Central Time Tips and information on appealing denied claims and working prior authorizations. Designed for physician/hospital billing staff and other office personnel.
	For Surgeons: Basic Spine Coding for Physicians Stephanie Albright, RHIA, CPC SBM & Associates March 18, 2010, 6:00-7:30pm Central Time Understanding complex spine surgery coding can be a challenge, but is essential for proper compliance and reimbursement. This course explains various spine coding scenarios. Designed for surgeons with minimal coding experience or for surgeons seeking a coding refresher course.
	Anatomy: Dissecting Spinal Procedures (1.5 CEUs) Chris Bond, MAEL, Senior Manager, Global Training and Development and Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning March 24, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time Understanding the complexity of spinal procedures is essential for proper coding. This course presents the intricate details of spinal procedures and explains the corresponding CPT and ICD-9-CM procedure codes. Be prepared for a great anatomy course that will clarify spinal procedures. Designed for hospital and physician office coders and other staff.
	Advanced Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff: Complex Case Analysis (1.5 CEUs) Stephanie Albright, RHIA, CPC SBM & Associates March 31, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time This course is designed for the experienced coder familiar with anatomy, acronyms and spinal coding basics. Spine cases will be discussed along with the dissection of operative reports. Designed for the advanced level coder in a physician practice.
	Common Reimbursement Issues in the Spine Practice Yvonne Bokelman, MBA, FACHE, Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies and Jim Byrd, Regional Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies April 07, 2010, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time Understanding how internal and external forces affect your spine practice are key to financial success. This course is designed to arm you with information on current trends and support your plan to maximize your economic success. Designed for practice administrators and office managers.
	Clinical and Reimbursement Overview of the Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure (1.5 CEUs) Doug Farnham, Senior Clinical Marketing Specialist and Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning April 14, 2010, 2:00-3:30pm Central Time Understanding the kyphoplasty procedure and how it is coded is key to reimbursement. This course is designed to provide you with a clinical overview and discuss coding, coverage and payment for the procedure. Designed for anyone interested in learning more about the kyphoplasty procedure and how it is reimbursed.
	Spine Center Development Keith Gilles, MBA, FACHE, Regional Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies and Laura Schuck, Regional Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies April 21, 2010, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time The spine center concept is one that spine surgeons and hospitals are considering in order to coordinate the continuum of care for patients with low back pain. This session will discuss the pros and cons of this concept, various components that could be included, how to assess the readiness for this kind of project, and how to get started. Designed for physicians, administrators, and hospital management.
	Solving the Payer Puzzle: Evaluating and Negotiating Commercial Payer Reimbursement Mark Spinnato, Senior Manager of Payer Strategies, Healthcare Economic Strategies and Matt Bauer, MBA, Regional Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies May 05, 2010, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time There are critical components that can lead to the success or failure in securing coverage and appropriate payment for any surgical treatment or technology. Participants will learn more about what managed care companies are looking for from the contracting process and how hospitals can work with payers for mutual contracting success. Designed for hospital CFOs, spine service line directors, managed care contracting executives, physician office administrators, and others interested in the managed care contracting process as it applies to spine services.
	Clinical and Reimbursement Overview of the X-STOP® Interspinous Spacer Procedure (1.0 CEUs) Kris Kumar, Senior Manager, Marketing and Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning May 12, 2010, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time This one-hour course will provide a clinical overview and discuss coding, coverage and payment for the procedure. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning about the X-STOP® Interspinous Spacer device and how it is reimbursed.

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