Crucial 2014 Code Changes Education for Coders

ROCKVILLE, Md. - May 28, 2013 - PRLog -- In today’s medical office, it is crucial for coders and office staff to stay updated on the latest code changes, new advances, industry news and more.

To assist in providing valuable education and training, Contexo Media presents the Procedural Coding Changes Workshops. It is the preeminent workshop for hands-on practical application of the 2014 procedural coding changes.

Contexo Media will once again be hosting the largest annual conference dedicated to procedural coding changes in the health care industry. “In this session, two of the industry's foremost experts will provide a comprehensive review of upcoming procedural coding changes and tips for successful implementation in 2014," said Jerry Okabe, General Manager, Contexo Media. “This one-day conference provides healthcare professionals with the information they need, when they need it. We are also excited to be able to offer an e-learning version of our live conference. The eLearning version has grown significantly in recent years and makes it easy to rewind and review important coding concepts.”

Presented at three different locations, a live online workshop, and in an eLearning format, the entire workshop is tailored to procedural coding changes that will impact a practice’s bottom line. Expert instructors include Susan Thurston, MA, CHCA, CPC, CPC-I,CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS-P, MCS-P, CHCO, CMM, RMC and Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CCS-P, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-OR.

The workshop is well established in the industry and has been offered by Contexo Media for many years. There will be seven hours of in-depth coverage of the 2014 procedural coding changes, including the most significant updates for specialties. Continuing Education Units are also being offered for attendees.

Participants will be able to keep pace with proper and compliant reimbursement including:

Introduction and overview of 2014 procedural coding changes: Added codes, Revised codes and Deleted codes
General changes, including guidelines, modifiers and E/M codes
Specific procedural coding changes, including those impacting Cardiology, General Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Gastroenterology and more
Correct coding and Medicare payment policy  

Locations include Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Orlando, FL; a live online workshop and an eLearning course so that we can bring this information to a location near you or from the comfort and convenience of your home or office.  In addition, Contexo Media is offering pre-workshops at each location: ICD-10-CM Documentation, Compliance and Common Coding Scenarios for Healthcare Professionals.

For more details, please visit www.contexomedia.com/2013workshops.  

About Contexo Media

Contexo Media, an Access Intelligence company, is an independent provider of revenue-enhancing solutions for medical practices to maximize their coding, reimbursement and compliance efforts. Thousands of health care professionals rely on Contexo Media’s coding books, software, eLearning and educational workshops to stay on top of critical updates across the fast-changing medical landscape.