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Registration is open for the 2010 Spine Academy Learning SeriesSM Summer/Fall Courses!

Coding and Reimbursement
-For Hospitals
-For Payors
-For Physicians
Spine Academy Learning SeriesSM

Spine Academy Learning SeriesSM

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.

Individual registration is required to receive CEUs.

Clinical Outcomes and Evidence-Based Medicine
Sherry Thornton, Senior Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies and Mickey Brown, Director, Payer Strategies
August 04, 2010, 2:00-3:30pm Central Time

With the current emphasis on evidence-based medicine, collecting outcomes for spine care is necessary but complicated. This session will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with establishing an outcomes program for spine care and will also provide ideas for solutions.

This program is designed for physicians, hospital administrators, Compliance and Quality Improvement.

Anatomy: Dissecting Spinal Procedures (1.5 CEUs)
Chris Mosley, Senior Training and Education Specialist, Global Training and Development and Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning
August 11, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time

Understanding the complexity of spinal anatomy 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.

Common Reimbursement Issues in the Spine Practice
Yvonne Bokelman, MBA, FACHE, Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies and Jim Byrd, Regional Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies

August 25, 2010, 2:00-3:00pm Central Time

Understanding how internal and external forces affect your spine practice is 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
September 08, 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.

FY11 ICD-9-CM Spinal Coding Changes (1.5 CEUs)
Leigh Evans, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Senior Coding and Reimbursement Analyst, Reimbursement Planning
September 22, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time

Staying current with ICD-9-CM coding changes can be a challenge. This program will provide explanation of the extensive changes to the spinal fusion procedure codes that are effective October 1, 2010.

This course is designed for hospital inpatient coding staff.

Hospital Inpatient Coding: Spine Surgery Case Study Analysis (1.5 CEUs)
Pam Lambert, RHIA, CCS
SBM & Associates

October 12, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm Central Time

This course is designed for the experienced coder familiar with anatomy and spinal coding basics. In this session, several examples of detailed spine surgery operative reports and case studies will be utilized.

This course is designed for hospital inpatient coding staff.

Advanced Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff: Complex Case Analysis (1.5 CEUs)
Stephanie Albright, RHIA, CPC
SBM & Associates

October 26, 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.

Spine Center Development
TBD, Healthcare Economic Strategies
November 03, 2010, 2:00-3:30pm 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 various components included, how to assess the readiness for this kind of project, and how to get started.

Designed for physicians, administrators, and hospital management.

Clinical 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
November 17, 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 Procedure and how it is reimbursed.

Solving the Payer Puzzle: Evaluating and Negotiating Commercial Payer Reimbursement
Mark Spinnato, Senior Manager, Payer Strategies and Matt Bauer, MBA, Regional Director, Healthcare Economic Strategies
December 01, 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 technology. Participants will learn what managed care companies are looking for from the contracting process and how hospitals can work with payers for success.

Designed for those interested in the managed care contracting process as it applies to spine services.




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