Crucial 2012 Code Changes Education for Coders

Aug. 17, 2011 - 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 2012 procedural coding changes.

Contexo Media will once again be hosting the largest annual conference dedicated to procedural coding changes in the health care industry. “We have assembled some of the industry's foremost experts to provide a comprehensive review of upcoming procedural coding changes and tips for successful implementation in 2012," said Bradden Blair, Dean of Education, Contexo Media. “This one-day live conference provides coders with the information they need, when they need it. We are also excited to be able to offer an eLearning version and live online version of the workshop. The eLearning version has grown significantly in recent years and makes it easy to rewind and review important coding concepts.”

Presented at four different locations 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 2012 procedural coding changes, including the most significant updates for specialties. Continuing Education Units are also being offered for attendees from AAPC, AHIMA and ACMCS.

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

--  Introduction and overview of 2012 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

For more details, please visit www.codingbooks.com/conferences/pcc.