Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery Courses (Sep, 2017)

Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery Courses is organized by American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and would be held during Sep 21 - 23, 2017 at Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event are Neurosurgeons, fellows and chief residents, practice managers, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, surgery schedulers, coders, billing office staff and other office staff members. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Goals
The goal of the AANS Managing Coding & Reimbursement Challenges in Neurosurgery course is to train clinical, professional and administrative staff to recognize the implications of quality reporting and deliver the most up-to-date ICD-10 and CPT coding specific to neurosurgical practices. Through hands-on learning, attendees will be able to accurately apply and assign CPT codes for common neurosurgical procedures. Attendees will be exposed to high quality, reliable and effective practice management content important for staying compliant with ever-changing regulations.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• State the new, two-track physician payment paths to implement for quality payment program.
• Identify implications and integrate strategies of quality reporting to neurosurgical practices.
• Discuss application of new and revised neurosurgical CPT codes in reporting services.
• Identify and apply correct CPT codes to commonly performed cranial and spine procedures.
• Describe the global surgical package, including the pre-, intra- and post-operative global period components.