Coding Conference Schedule

Advanced Procedure Coding for Emergency Medicine
February 20-21

After attending this session, you’ll be able to:

• Identify the latest compliance and auditing issues
• Identify ED specific 2008 CPT and ICD-9 changes
• Discuss strategies for coding observation and other specialized services
• Examine concepts relating to coding for anesthesia and moderate conscious sedation services
• Review specially selected hands-on case studies highlighting advanced coding principles

Day 1 – Wednesday, February 20

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
2008 Coding Update CPT and ICD9 Coding Issues
Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP; David A. McKenzie, CAE

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Chart Auditing: Quantifying Medical Decision Making
B. Joshua Rubin, MD, FACEP

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break - Visit the Exhibits

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Controversial Issues Debate
B. Joshua Rubin, MD, FACEP (Moderator); Caral L. Edelberg, CPC, CCS-P, CHC; Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP; Candace E. Shaeffer, RN, MBA, RHIA; Todd Thomas, CPC, CCS-P

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (On Your Own)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Moderate Sedation and Anesthesia Coding
Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PQRI Coding Basics
Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP; Todd Thomas, CPC, CCS-P

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Advanced Coding Case Study Workshop
David A. McKenzie, CAE (Moderator); Caral L. Edelberg, CPC, CCS-P, CHC; Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP; Candace E. Shaeffer, RN, MBA, RHIA; Todd Thomas, CPC, CCS-P

Day 2 – Thursday, February 21

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Advanced Coding and Procedures
Todd Thomas, CPC, CCS-P

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Observation Medicine: Professional and Facility Coding Concerns
Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP; Candace E. Shaeffer, RN, MBA, RHIA

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Open Forum: Your Specific Coding Concerns Addressed
Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP (Moderator); David A. McKenzie, CAE; Candace E. Shaeffer, RN, MBA, RHIA; Todd Thomas, CPC, CCS-P

Help Make the “Open Forum” Even More Rewarding! We want to address your most important and challenging concerns. Questions will be answered during “Open Forum: Your Specific Coding Concerns Addressed.” E-mail your questions to codingquestions@acep.org.