2011 Annual Meeting | The Practice of Neurology: Issues in Coding and Reimbursement

Date Saturday 04/09/11

Time 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Add To Calendar

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Full-Day Course

Director(s) Laura B. Powers, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��

Topic(s)

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to understand the full spectrum of basic practice management, establish a financial analysis and monitoring system, understand the billing process and benchmarks, code neurologic procedures and Evaluation and Management services accurately, and select appropriate diagnosis codes.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Systems-based Practice

Recommended Audience Other, Trainee, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist

Teaching Styles Audience Participation

Event Timeline
08:00 AM - 08:15 AM		Introduction Laura B. Powers, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��
08:15 AM - 09:15 AM		You Can't Always Get What You Want, But Hopefully, You Will Get What You Need; The Challenges Related to Hospital Contracting David A. Evans, MBA, D�鶹��ýӳ��, Bryan Soronson, CRA, FACMPE, MPA
09:15 AM - 10:15 AM		Diagnosis Coding: Introduction to ICD-10-CM Laura B. Powers, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM		Break
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM		CPT® Coding for Neurologic Procedures: New and Changed Codes for 2011 Neil A. Busis, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM		Lunch
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM		CPT® Coding for Patient Visits: Levels of Service and Pitfalls of Documentation Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD, F�鶹��ýӳ��
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM		Neurology Billing: Techniques, Tricks, and Benchmarks Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, F�鶹��ýӳ��
02:30 PM - 02:45 PM		Break
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM		Planning for Survival in Neurology Practice Gregory L. Barkley, MD
03:45 PM - 04:00 PM		Questions and Answers

Faculty Disclosures
Laura B. Powers, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��	No disclosure on file
Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD, F�鶹��ýӳ��	Dr. Nuwer has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Several law firms. Dr. Nuwer has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Bryan Soronson, CRA, FACMPE, MPA	Mr. Soronson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Texas Neurology.
Gregory L. Barkley, MD	No disclosure on file
Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, F�鶹��ýӳ��	Dr. Avitzur has received personal compensation in the range of $100,000-$499,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for �鶹��ýӳ��. Dr. Avitzur has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for �鶹��ýӳ��.
Neil A. Busis, MD, F�鶹��ýӳ��	Dr. Busis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for �鶹��ýӳ��. Dr. Busis has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for American Medical Association. Dr. Busis has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Neurology Today. Dr. Busis has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Neurology Clinical Practice.
David A. Evans, MBA, D�鶹��ýӳ��	Mr. Evans has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Genentech. Mr. Evans has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Biogen. Mr. Evans has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Horizon Therapeutics/Amgen. Mr. Evans has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Averitas . Mr. Evans has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Eli Lilly. Mr. Evans has stock in NeuroNet GPO. Mr. Evans has stock in NeuroNet Pro. Mr. Evans has stock in NeuroDiscovery.AI.