2005 Annual Meeting | Correct Coding: Doing It Right

Date Friday 04/15/05

Time 12:00 PM - 01:30 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 Luncheon Seminar

Director(s) Peter D. Donofrio, MD, FAAN

Topic(s) Practice Management

Learning Objectives Upon completion:
Participants should be able to choose the correct ICD code for the condition evaluated, the appropriate E&M code for the inpatient or outpatient encounter, and the most precise code for CPT procedures. A better understanding of coding should result in optimum reimbursement, an understanding of practice vulnerability for coding errors, and the basis for coding rejections.

CME Available No CME available

Program Level Introductory

Recommended Audience Practitioner, Fellow, Academician, Resident, Nurse

Event Timeline
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM		A Simple Review of E&M Coding Peter D. Donofrio, MD, FAAN
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM		Luncheon
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM		Choosing the Most Accurate ICD Code for the Patient's Diagnosis Laura B. Powers, MD, FAAN
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM		Questions and Answers

Faculty Disclosures
Peter D. Donofrio, MD, FAAN	No disclosure on file
Laura B. Powers, MD, FAAN	No disclosure on file