American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Neurosurgical Coding One-day Seminar 2017

American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Neurosurgical Coding One-day Seminar is organized by American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and would be held on Jul 22, 2017 at Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

This seminar will provide two concurrent coding sessions: one will meet the educational needs of the advanced coder and the other will be structured to benefit beginners looking to get started in neurosurgical coding.

Educational Level That Fits Your Coding Needs

Coding 101: General Clinical Coding
Designed for chief residents, new graduates going into neurosurgical practice, advanced practice providers (APPs) new to neurosurgery and new office staff with very little coding experience, it will cover very basic cranial and spine procedure coding through lecture and case discussion. Discover the resources needed to research coding procedures and select the correct code. New this year, Neuroanatomy and Terminology is included in your registration as pre-course material.

There is an assumption that participants have viewed the Neuroanatomy and Terminology webinar as pre-course material.

Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to :
• Review basic anatomy and terminology specific to neurosurgical coding.
• Explain the origins of CPT codes, RVUs and RUC.
• Identify and apply correct CPT codes for basic cranial and spine procedures.
• Describe components of E&M levels and service.

Advanced Coding for Complex Spine Cases
Designed for practicing neurosurgeons, administrators and staff with significant experience in coding who are seeking advanced coding information for complex spine procedures. This intensive, fast-paced seminar is packed with the know-how and hands-on opportunity to code complicated spine cases and will instruct you on what you need to know about Quality Payment Program and how it affects you today.

Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to :
• Explain the origins of CPT codes, RVUs and RUC.
• Identify implications of quality payment program to neurosurgical practice.
• Differentiate CPT codes used in adult deformity cases and other reconstructive spine procedures.
• Indicate essential documentation requirements for reimbursement of complex spine procedures.