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Register Now to Attend the August Coding Course in Nashville

July 16, 2024

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Medicare and third-party payor policy and coding changes make it imperative that surgeons and their coding staff have accurate and up-to-date information to protect reimbursements and optimize efficiency. The next in-person ACS/KZA General Surgery Coding Course, August 16-17 at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, can help.

ACS members and their staff receive a registration discount, so register today! The Coding Course includes two all-day sessions and up to 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for each day.

2024 Spotlight on E/M and Office Procedure for the General Surgeon

Friday, August 16, 8:00 am–4:00 pm CT

Participants will learn how to properly apply elements of medical decision-making when selecting levels of evaluation and management (E/M) codes; correctly use E/M modifiers; identify key issues in nonphysician practitioner and critical care billing; and accurately code and document common office procedures.

Mastering General Surgery Coding and RVU Optimization

Saturday, August 17, 8:00 am–4:00 pm CT

Attendees will learn how to select correct codes for common general surgery procedures; recognize the impact of modifiers on global periods and reimbursement; identify areas for improvement in surgical documentation; and manage precertification and preauthorization. 

Book before tomorrow, July 17, to receive the special room rate of $239 per night, plus tax, at Nashville’s Loews Vanderbilt Hotel: call 800-336-3335 (event name: 2024 Nashville Coding Workshop) or book here.

For more information about the ACS/KZA General Surgery Coding Course, contact KZA or email practicemanagement@facs.org.