2009 ASC Proposed Rule: Prepare for Coding and Payment Changes
AUDIO CONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ON-DEMAND
Sponsored by ASCRI
presented on August, 13, 2008
Turn to HCPro to learn what you need to know to get ready for upcoming changes at your ASC. Now that ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are under the APC payment system, you can expect a new rule to arrive each year that will govern the way you code and bill. Sure enough, CMS has just released its 2009 proposed rule for ASCs, and there are changes that you need to know. But don't worry—our experts examine the proposed rule and break it down for you.
Members of your facility need to determine how this new rule will affect reimbursement and should start preparing now to protect your bottom line in 2009. And if your faculty is still trying to grasp the changes made in January 2008 to the new payment system or needs to know where to turn for help in light of the changes, this audio conference is perfect for you.
Listen to HCPro for this 90-minute audio conference. Our speakers help you and your staff digest the proposed 2009 changes to the new payment system, resolve coding and payment issues regarding reimbursement, and help you tackle complex operational processes.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE AGENDA
- Key financial and operational changes proposed for 2009
- CMS' continued expansion of packaging and estimating the final impact for your facility
- The top five operational challenges ASCs will face is 2009
- New codes, deleted codes, new separately payable APC services
- Crossover between physician fee schedule and APC system
- Other key changes related to charging, coding, and billing outpatient services
- Strategies for handling the ongoing challenges of the new 2008 payment system and ways to take advantage of new opportunities for reimbursement
A question and answer sessions follows the presentation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognize how to make the most of the 2009 coding and billing changes
- Analyze the effects the rule will have on your ASC's reimbursement
- Learn how to start preparing for the 2009 ASC final rule
- Identify the new, deleted and changed codes and covered services
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Susan Garrison, CPC, CHC, CPC-H, CCS-P, CPAR, is vice president of healthcare consulting services at Magnus Confidential in Atlanta, GA. Garrison has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare management, including the areas of documentation, coding, billing, and reimbursement for both outpatient hospital and physician services. Previously, she was responsible for 3M Consulting's Outpatient Coding Validation and Education Services. Garrison has conducted hundreds of engagements at hospitals across the country to improve hospital and physician compliance and reimbursement. She also worked for Medicare in Georgia for 12 years.
John J. Goehle, MBA, CPA, CASC, is the vice president of Finance for Surgery Consultants of America (SCA), a national ASC Development and Management company based in Fort Myers, FL. Prior to joining SCA, Goehle was the chief operating officer at Brighton Surgery Center in Rochester, New York. Goehle is a nationally known Ambulatory Surgery consultant and has served on the Boards of both the Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association and the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers. He is also a surveyor with the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and was founder of the New York State Association for ASC's. He is the author of "Financial Management Made Easy: Strategies for Ambulatory Surgery Centers", published by HCPro.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 1.5 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor. Credit expires August 13, 2009.
This program has been approved for 2 continuing education units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Credit expires December 31, 2008.
BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS PACKET!
In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audio conference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials and a copy of the following:
- List of web site resources
These materials are provided with PDF links.
WHO SHOULD LISTEN?
ASC coding and billing managers and staff members, ASC office managers, administrators, and accounts receivable staff members
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