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Coding Workshop

Attend In-Person ACS General Surgery Coding Workshops in June

June 7, 2022

Interested in refining your general surgery coding skills and keeping up with new codes? Register now to attend an ACS CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding workshop on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, in Dallas, TX. With Medicare and third-party payer policy and coding changes taking effect in 2022, it is imperative that surgeons and their coding staff have accurate and up-to-date information to protect Medicare and other payer reimbursements while optimizing efficiency.

By attending the coding course, you will learn how to correctly code procedures and services and will receive with the tools necessary for success, including a coding workbook to keep for future reference. Physicians can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for each day of participation. In addition, the workshop meets AAPC guidelines for continuing education units, so bring your coding staff!

Friday, June 24, 1:00–5:00 pm

  • Office and Inpatient E/M Coding
  • Medicare's Revised Guidelines for Split / Shared Billing NEW!
  • Critical Care Coding Changes NEW!

Saturday, June 25, 8:00 am–4:00 pm

  • 2022 New CPT Codes in General Surgery
  • Global Surgical Package and Modifiers
  • Surgical Coding and Documentation: Hernia, Abdominal Reconstruction, Bariatric, Liver, Colorectal, Breast, Endocrine, and much more

The deadline for hotel registration is Friday, June 3, and space is limited. Register today!

On-Demand CPT Coding Courses

In addition, the ACS and KarenZupko & Associates also offer on-demand courses to help you and your coding staff stay on top of changes in CPT coding and documentation. These 60-90 minute on-demand courses allow you to learn at your own pace. 

On-demand courses currently available include:

  • Office E/M Coding for Surgeons
  • Avoid Denials! Code Hospital Services Correctly!
  • Critical Care Coding and Documentation – 2022 Update
  • Office Procedures – Document and Code Them Right

Each course is accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and discounts are available for team members or practice employees of ACS Fellows. 

Visit the KZA website  or call 312-642-8310 to learn more about each course and to register.

In This Issue: June 7, 2022

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ACS Calls for Urgent Action to Address US Firearm Violence Epidemic

The ACS reiterated their commitment to collaborating with lawmakers and communities with the goal of addressing this public health epidemic.
ACS Brief

View Agenda, Register for ACS Quality and Safety Conference

Check out the event agenda to plan your conference experience at the can't-miss Quality and Safety Conference.
ACS Brief

Join Surgical Patient Safety Organizations in Recognizing National Time Out Day

Tomorrow, June 8, is National Time Out Day, which shines a light on how effective surgical time outs can help patient care teams prevent errors.
ACS Brief

Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
ACS Brief

Surgeons Sowing Hope: Dr. Amy Hildreth

May is National STOP THE BLEED Month – take the time to recognize the impact of the STOP THE BLEED Program.
ACS Brief

Meet Your ACS Leaders: Shannon Foster, MD, FACS, Board of Governors Communications Pillar Lead

May is National STOP THE BLEED Month – take the time to recognize the impact of the STOP THE BLEED Program.
ACS Brief

ACS Groups Seek Moderators for Clinical Congress Sessions

Take a leadership role in the biggest surgical education conference of the year.
ACS Brief

ACS Offers Virtual Grand Rounds on Identity Formation of Medical Students and Residents during COVID-19

Learn about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected surgical trainees' internalization of the core values of surgery.
ACS Brief

Submit Your Abstracts for 2022 TQIP Annual Conference

This is your opportunity to share with other TQIP-participating centers all the interesting initiatives you have set in motion at your hospital.

ACS Brief

Read New RISE Article on Behaviors That Help You Succeed in Large Group Practice

Learn about the unique expectations for surgeons working in large practice settings.
ACS Brief

New Career Opportunities: Week of June 7, 2022

May is National STOP THE BLEED Month – take the time to recognize the impact of the STOP THE BLEED Program.