CPT/HCPCS Changes and Medicare OPPS Final Rule 2019

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 – NEW YORK

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 – Massachusetts/Rhode Island

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 – NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT

Wednesday, DECEMBER 12, 2018 – CONNECTICUT

Friday, DECEMBER 14, 2018 – MAINE

This full day workshop includes a comprehensive review of all changes to the CPT and HCPCS code sets for 2019 as well as detailed analysis of the OPPS Final Rule.

Price is $320 per attendee – includes two comprehensive manuals with tables, coffee/danish breakfast, and lunch

Session Topics

Comprehensive analysis of all code changes for 2019

  • Includes every CPT and HCPCS change for the new year
  • Changes to AMA CPT coding guidelines and
  • CMS HCPCS guidance
  • Detailed instructions for use of new codes
  • Crosswalk of deleted codes to their replacement(s)

Detailed analysis of final CMS decisions for the OPPS in the Final Rule, including:

  • Major payment reductions for off-campus provider-based departments
  • 340B Drug Discount Program
  • Changes to device-intensive procedure criteria
  • Expansion of comprehensive APCs
  • Revisions to the inpatient-only list
  • Final status indicators, APCs and payment rates for all new/existing codes
Workshop Benefits
  • Identify which proposed changes will affect your facility’s reimbursement
  • Prepare for changes that may have operational impacts
  • Provide tools to ensure compliance with new regulations
  • Receive two detailed manuals breaking down all OPPS Final Rule and CPT/HCPCS changes
  • Network with members of other hospitals
  • Receive 5.5 CEUs for attending this workshop!
Who Should Attend?

Management and staff from:

  • Patient Financial Services
  • Reimbursement Compliance
  • Health Information Management
  • Information Services
  • Charge Master
  • Hospital and Professional Coders
Agenda

Come in early and enjoy breakfast and networking before the presentation begins.

8:30 am
Registration, Networking and Breakfast

9:00 am
Presentation

12:00 pm
Lunch and Networking 

1:00 pm
Presentation

3:30 pm
Dismissed

Locations & Times

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
New York Workshop
Turning Stone Resort
5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478
(315) 361-7711
Directions

Monday, December 10, 2018
Massachusetts/Rhode Island Workshop
Courtyard by Marriot
75 Felton St, Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 480-0015
Directions

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
New Hampshire/Vermont Workshop
Fireside Inn & Suites
25 Airport Road, West Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 298-5900
Directions  

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Connecticut Workshop
Courtyard by Marriott
4 Sebethe Drive, Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-1001
Directions

Friday, December 14, 2018
Maine Workshop
Governor’s
376 Main Street, Waterville, ME, 04901
(207) 872-0677
Directions 

PRESENTERS

Jon Menard, CPC, COC and Julie Hall, COC

Jon and Julie are seasoned presenters who have been analyzing CPT/HCPCS changes and the Medicare OPPS for many years.
They present an interactive and informative session that facilities can use to prepare for significant changes that will impact Medicare reimbursement.

Jon Menard, CPC, COC
Julie Hall, COC
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