OVERVIEW

2024 Coding & Reimbursement Workshop is organized by Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and will be held from Nov 01 - 02, 2024 at OLC Education & Conference Center - Bio-skills Lab/Medical Education, Rosemont, Illinois, United States of America.

Dates:
(Optional) E/M Coding Workshop
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. CT - 12:00 p.m. CT (Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. CT)

Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
Friday, November 1, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. CT - 5:00 p.m. CT (Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. CT)
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 7:30 a.m. CT - 4:30 p.m. CT

Overview:
Vascular surgeons and their support staff need to maintain knowledge and competence for appropriate billing and coding procedures. The SVS Coding & Reimbursement Workshop is an intensive program designed to provide a comprehensive review of current coding and reimbursement information, including critical updates vital to anyone who wants to become an expert in vascular coding.

(Optional) Half-day E/M Coding Workshop*
The SVS Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding Workshop is designed to support vascular surgeons and their staff to maintain knowledge and competence for one of the most challenging areas for coders. This workshop will focus on coding and documentation rules for choosing a correct E/M category and level of service, specifically for the vascular surgeon.
The optional half-day E/M Coding Workshop can be added for an additional fee when registering for the Coding & Reimbursement Workshop.

Learning Objectives - E/M Workshop
By participating in this CME activity, the learner will be able to:
• Describe the coding and documentation rules for key E/M categories
• Identify the difference between Medicare and private payers as related to E/M coding
• Understand the documentation requirements for the history, exam and medical decision making components for an E/M service
• Discuss the correct use of E/M modifiers in vascular surgery 

Learning Objectives - Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
By participating in this CME activity, the learner will be able to:
• Discuss the CPT and Medicare changes
• Demonstrate the application of modifiers for streamlined reimbursement
• Define the Global Surgical Package and how it impacts billing and reimbursement 
• Understand the principle of component-coding
• Discuss the correct coding for key endovascular and open vascular procedures 

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
01 Nov, 2024
Event Start Date
Event End Date
02 Nov, 2024
Event End Date
Credits

Accreditation Statement
The Society for Vascular Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of Credit - E/M Coding Workshop
The Society for Vascular Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Designation of Credit – Coding and Reimbursement Workshop
The Society for Vascular Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPC Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credit – E/M Coding Workshop
This program meets AAPC guidelines for 4.00 CEUs. Can be split between Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CASCC for continuing education units. This program has the prior approval of AAPC for continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

AAPC Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credit – Coding and Reimbursement Workshop
This program meets AAPC guidelines for 10.00 CEUs. Can be split between Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CASCC for continuing education units. This program has the prior approval of AAPC for continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

  • 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 10 CEUs
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Physician AssistantVascular SurgeonNursesNurse PractitionersFellows

    SPECIALITIES

    Vascular Surgery

    SUGGESTED HOTELS

    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationOLC Education & Conference Center - Bio-skills Lab/Medical Education
    9400 W Higgins Rd Ste 100