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Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2010: Coding & Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons

April 16-17, 2010   |   Hotel Sax   |   Chicago, Illinois

Program Overview   

This program is intended for those who seek to improve and expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. The program will cover important topics such as 2010 coding and reimbursement rule updates, interventional procedures, the global surgical package definition, operative note dictations, component coding, bypass surgery, and evaluation and management (E&M) coding.  

Who Should Attend?   

This course is designed for vascular surgeons and their office staff to include practice managers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, surgery schedulers, coders, billing and any other office staff member who seek to improve and expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. Team attendance is encouraged.

Learning Objectives   

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the 2010 CPT and Medicare changes.
2. Demonstrate the application of modifiers for streamlined reimbursement.
3. Define the Global Surgical Package and how it impacts billing and reimbursement.
4. Explain the difference between incident-to and direct billing.
5. Understand the principals of component-coding.
6. Discuss the correct coding for key vascular surgery procedures.
7. Discuss the correct coding for key endovascular procedures.
8. Understand the impact of Medicare reimbursement changes on vascular lab services.
9. Explain the documentation requirements for key Evaluation and Management categories.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit   

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Registration   

Registration will open in 2010. Please check back for details.

Hotel Reservations   

The Hotel Sax Chicago is pleased to host Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2010: Coding & Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons. The Hotel Sax is a premier luxury hotel located downtown Chicago and provides intriguing settings and exciting spaces while being steps away from world-renowned dining, shopping and theater.   

A block of guest rooms has been reserved for attendees of the SVS Coding Course. The special group rate of $229* single/double, is available on a first-come, first-served basis until March 23, 2010 or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. The conference rate is available for hotel stays from April 12-20. Click here or call the hotel directly at the number listed below to make your reservations. Be sure to identify yourself as part of the SVS Coding Course. 

* Subject to applicable state, local and occupancy tax, currently at 15.4%.

Hotel Address
Hotel Sax Chicago
333 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL  60654

• Reservations may be made online
• Reservations may be made by calling the hotel toll free at 877-569-3742
• Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card (American Express, Diners Club, Visa, or MasterCard).
• Cancellations will be accepted 72 hours prior to arrival.
• Check-in time is 3:00 pm; check-out time is Noon, after Noon additional charges will apply.
• This four-star, four-diamond property was voted as one of the top 136 new hotels of 2008 by Conde Nast Traveler. The hotel features the Crimson lounge, decorated with tufted red leather couches. Directly across the parking lot is the famous House of Blues Club, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant and Harry Caray’s restaurant.  Hotel guests are able to post charges at each of these three venues directly to their hotel room.

Questions

Please call 800-258-7188 or email education@vascularsociety.org if you have questions.