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THE BOTTOM LINE CONSULTANTS Coding Seminar Schedule "Proper Coding" Seminars include:   Latest CPT, ICD-9 & HCPCS Level II Code Updates Usage of Local Coverage Determinations OIG Past & Present Targets Maneuvering Through the Coding Books Chart Auditing Exercises Opportunity for Networking Free Sample of Tool for Capturing Telephone & On-Line Services Continental Breakfast, Lunch (Full-day Seminars) Complete Workbook STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Click on the Seminars listed below for registration info or to REGISTER ONLINE, using Visa or Mastercard, or call Kris at 386-935-1141 Doubletree Guest Suites in Disney, 2305 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Orlando FL 407-934-1000 Aug. 5, 2010 8:30 to 4 Proper Coding for ObGyn: Guidelines and Tips Part 1 Aug 6, 2010 8:30 to 3 Proper Coding for ObGyn: Guidelines and Tips Part 2     Registration both days - ($850 for Parts 1 & 2) Aug. 19, 2010 8:30 to 4 Proper Coding for Primary Care Providers: Guidelines and Tips, Part 1 Aug. 20, 2010 8:30 to 5 Proper Coding for Primary Care Providers: Guidelines and Tips, Part 2     Registration both days - ($850 for Parts 1 & 2) Sessions are kept to a minimal number of attendees to allow for interaction and personal attention. Certain discounts apply. For more information, call Kris at 386-935-1141 or e-mail bottomline2@aol.com

For more info call Kris at 386-935-1141. BONUS: For those interested, following the seminar: *Free demo of coding software guaranteed to improve coding and accounts receivable management To learn about what others have experienced in the coding education sessions, please refer to the "Testimonials" tab on this website. Dates and locations are subject to change. Receive confirmation before reserving airline tickets. BOTTOM LINE PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS: DOCTORS ONLY! (1/2 day course) Evaluation and Management Services and Documentation (Seminars); Establishing Medical Necessity Don't leave money on the table! Receive reimbursement for all funds legitimately due and avoid potential audits and penalties. An essential brush-up course on selecting the correct level of E&M service and ensuring documentation supports service(s) provided. Avoid having claims downcoded by payers and learn how diagnosis coding and sequencing establishes medical necessity. Includes enlightening hands-on audits, Continental Breakfast and Workbooks. Proper Coding: Guidelines and Tips for Primary Care Providers (PCP) and Multi-Specialty (Seminars) This course concentrates on the primary care practice and includes CPT, ICD-9, E&M Coding, Modifiers, Capturing all Revenue and Tools for Success. Proper Coding: Guidelines and Tips for OB/GYN (Seminars) This course is designed to teach and reinforce accurate and complete coding for the OB/GYN practice. It also provides instruction on internal chart auditing. It will enlighten physicians, coders and managers as to the auditing process and enable physicians to assess their own documentation strengths and weaknesses. Offers OB/Gyn-specific education in CPT, ICD-9, E&M, HCPCS II and provides coding exercises for Modifiers, Evaluation and Management, Diagnoses, Surgical Coding. Essentials for Improving Your Accounts Receivable Management (Seminars) This course describes how each staff member contributes as part of the team to capture and collect all revenue and provides benchmarks and tools to be used for tracking statistics and "getting a fix" on your practice. Attendees will learn how to identify problems, their sources and how to correct them in order to improve the "Bottom Line." Workflow provides detailed job descriptions for the Accounts Receivable Manager and the Front Desk Staff. Learn how to avoid the “domino effect” which halts collections mid-stream and eliminate confusion and duplication of efforts for a more efficient practice. The Link Between Successful Collections And Excellent Customer Service (Seminars) Successful collections start with excellent customer service. The attendee will participate in exercises and a self-assessment designed to help them determine their strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement in order to provide top-notch customer service in the medical practice. Characteristics for success are reviewed in detail. Course also includes collection techniques, how to handle the hostile patient, tips for reducing stress and tips to become more patient friendly. The Many Hats of the Office Manager: Improve Your Management and Leadership Skills (Seminars) This course takes a detailed look at the role of the medical practice manager and the skills required to be effective. It explores the numerous responsibilities of the practice manager, both in and out of the office, and offers solutions to common day-to-day problems. Receive tips for controlling stress and maintaining self- preservation. Most Seminars include continental breakfast, luncheon, workbook, certain discounts apply. For more details call Kris at 386-935-1141.

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Within four months of attending this coding seminar, one physician in South Carolina projected an increase in net revenue of at least $60,000 over the prior year.

How to Avoid the Five Most Common Coding Errors The Ten Most Common Billing Errors OIG Targets, Strategies and RAC's Diagnosis Coding Familiarization with the ICD-9 Coding Book, Proper Selection, Medical Necessity, Highest Specificity, "V" & "E" Codes Procedure Coding Familiarization with the CPT Book, Update on Changes Evaluation and Management Services How to Determine Correct Level of Evaluation & Management Service History, Exam, Medical Decision Making How to Conduct a Chart Audit. Time, Preventive Screening Services, Consultations, IPPE Pre-Op Visits, Observation, Care Plan Oversight, Critical Care Surgical, Diagnostic Coding Add-on Codes, Co-Surgeons, Mammograms, Bundling/Unbundling, PSA, Bone Density Local Coverage Determinations Understanding and Applying the Guidelines Building Your Reference Manual Modifiers Costly Mistakes ABN's Failure to Bill for All Services Rendered Nurse Services, Injections, Inconvenience Codes, Telephone and On-line Evaluations Tools for Success Interactive Participation Chart Auditing Exercises

Who Should Attend? Physicians Physicians are responsible for the accurate selection of evaluation and management levels and ultimately held accountable for the coding of services provided in the medical practice. Nurses Nurses need a complete understanding of coding rules applicable to nursing services and physicians. Administrators and Office Managers Although they are not coders, they must oversee office compliance with billing and reimbursement rules and be able to conduct internal audits of charts for compliance programs. Understanding proper coding will enable the Administrator/Office Manager to better evaluate performance of staff. Coders Coders need continuing education to stay abreast of changes. Front Desk Receptionists Front Desk enters all data and must understand the data in order to catch errors. Accounts Receivable Managers A/R posts the payments and without knowledge of proper coding will not be able to identify the cause of denied claims. Billing Services Entire staff should be educated and updated to better serve clients.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE "ON THE SAME PAGE." COMPLIANCE WITH BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES MANDATES TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF STAFF WHICH RELATES TO JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.   About Your Speaker: Kristine Eckis is President of The Bottom Line Medical Administrative Consultants, Inc. and a former Board Member of the American Association of Healthcare Consultants. She is accredited by the American Academy of Professional Coders as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and provides coding seminars throughout the Country for medical organizations and her own clients. Since establishing The Bottom Line Consultants 15 years ago, Kristine remains committed to improving the profitability and efficiency of medical practices. She has assisted hundreds of physicians in multiple specialities with the start-ups and improvements of their practices. She also provides practice evaluations to improve operations and uncover potential liabilities. A variety of additional consulting services are offered including the implementation of billing and reimbursement compliance plans, training and conducting chart audits for those practices wishing to outsource audits. On-line coding and on-line consultation services are available on the website for those times when you need a “quick fix.” We will continue to add services to enhance the success of medical practices. To find out more about us and how we’re improving the BOTTOM LINE in other medical practices, click here. WHAT TO BRING: Up-to-Date CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS Coding Books Attendees will play role reversal and audit charts. This exercise provides great insight as to what physicians should expect from auditors. Attendees should bring CPT and ICD-9 books to the seminar for maximum benefit.   LOCATION OF SEMINARS: Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel, 7499 August National Drive, Orlando, Florida Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 3700 SW 42 Street, Gainesville, Florida (352) 335-9100 Doubletree Guest Suites in Disney, 2305 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Orlando FL 407-934-1000 or On-site at your location (We bring the seminar to you.) REGISTRATION DETAILS Times and registration fees vary. (See schedule.) Payment Requirements: Payment in full must accompany registration. No registrations or payments will be accepted at the seminars. For questions, please contact Kristine at 386-935-1141. Please do not make airline reservations until written confirmation is received, verifying enough attendees are registered to hold seminar. Bottom Line will not be held liable for airline fares made without receipt of confirmation for seminar date. Register on-line above and pay by credit card. We accept American Express, Visa and Master Card. OR Submit registration form and check payable to The Bottom Line Medical Administrative Consultants, Inc., 385 N.E. Gold Dust Road, Branford, Florida 32008. Cancellation Policy: If written notice of cancellation is received by Bottom Line at least 31 days prior to seminar, a refund (less $50 cancellation fee) will be given. No refunds will be given within 30 days of seminar date. No refunds will be given to no shows. Should the seminar be cancelled by Bottom Line for any reason, a full refund will be given.

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Bottom Line Medical Administrative Consultants, Inc. 385 N.E. Gold Dust Road, Branford, FL 32008 Phone 386-935-1141, Fax 386-935-1056	Kristine D. Eckis, President Cellphone(863) 241-3494 bottomline2@aol.com
Board Member, American Association of Healthcare Consultants Certified Professional Coder, American Academy of Procedural Coders Associate Member, American College of Medical Coding Specialists