Conference Agenda
The event program content or featured speakers are subject to change without notice.
| Monday, February 20th | |
| 7:30 - 8:00 am | Registration |
| 8:00 - 10:00 am | Both Groups - Marsha Martin - Fraud & Abuse Issues & Initiatives |
| 10:00 - 12:00 pm |
Group A - Pati Trites - 2012 Compliance Update Group B - Jan Rasmussen - Gray Areas of E/M |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | LUNCH w/Speakers & Staff |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Group A - Jan Rasmussen - Gray Areas of E/M Group B - Kim Huey - Medical Terminology |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm | INTELICODE 11 (Unveiling and Overview of New Software) |
| Tuesday, February 21st | |
| 8:00 - 10:00 am | Group Choice: Kim Huey & Jan Rasmussen - Advanced Hands on Auditing Analysis with Experts Amy McCreight - Basic Hands on Auditing Analysis |
| 10:00 - 12:00 pm | Group A - Pati Trites - Corporate Compliance Program Walkthrough/Risk Analysis: A BASIC overview of a comprehensive compliance Program Group B - Lynn Kuehn- Reports: Getting Data In and Out |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Networking LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Group A - Lynn Kuehn - Reports: Getting Data In and Out Group B - Pati Trites- Corporate Compliance Program Walkthrough/Risk Analysis: A BASIC overview of a comprehensive compliance Program |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Group A - Kim Huey- Expanding on ICD-10 Group B - Amy McCreight- Teaching Physician E/M |
| Wednesday, February 22nd | |
| 8:00 - 10:00 am | Group A - Lynn Kuehn - Data Analysis and Uses of RVU Data Group B - Kim Huey - Expanding on ICD-10 |
| 10:00 - 12:00 pm | Group A - Amy McCreight- Teaching Physician E/M Group B - Pati Trites- 2012 Compliance Update |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | LUNCH w/speakers |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Both Groups - Don Marsh - Medicare: Protect Your Practice |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm |
Group A - Kim Huey- Medical Terminology Group B - Lynn Kuehn - Data Analysis and Uses of RVU Data |
| Thursday, February 23rd | |
| 8:00 - 10:00 am | Group Choice: Kim Huey & Jan Rasmussen - Advanced Hands on Auditing Analysis with Experts Amy McCreight - Basic Hands on Auditing Analysis |
| 10:00 - 12:00 pm | Both Groups - Q & A Discussion with Experts |
The event program content or featured speakers are subject to change without notice.
Workshops presented by Pati Trites
2012 Compliance Update:
Current compliance issues that are pertinent to billing and reimbursement, OSHA, Employment and ERISA, CLIA, HIPAA and Fraud and Abuse. Pati will be walking you through these complex issues so that you can stay up-to-date on all changes that impact your medical facility or organization.
Corporate Compliance Program Walkthrough/Risk Analysis: A BASIC Overview of a Comprehensive Compliance Program. Using a Comprehensive Corporate Compliance Walkthrough Assessment Form, this workshop will cover detailed areas that should be addressed in your organization's compliance program(s).
Corporate Compliance Program Walkthrough/Risk Analysis: A BASIC Overview of a Comprehensive Compliance Program. Using a Comprehensive Corporate Compliance Walkthrough Assessment Form, this workshop will cover detailed areas that should be addressed in your organization's compliance program(s).
Workshops presented by Kim Huey
Expanding on ICD-10:
Kim is joining us again to help us navigate the waters of ICD-10. The deadline is closer than ever, and we all need to be prepared. This session will cover the current updates and implementation of ICD-10s and code set transactions with an emphasis on anatomy and medical terminology. This is a must attend workshop for all.
Advanced Hands on Auditing Analysis with Experts: Through a hands-on approach, Jan Rasmussen and Kim Huey will review actual chart notes exploring issues associated with choosing or recommending a level of service based on presenting problem, double-dipping History of Present Illness and Review of Systems - when can you count both, appropriate use of "all other systems negative", Past Medical History vs. Review of Systems, additional work up or no additional work up and surgical procedures with or without risk in medical decision-making, expanded problem-focused vs. detailed examination, and other universal problems in auditing. In addition, they will also discuss their experiences regarding effective communication with providers and teaching the E/M system to providers.
Medical Terminology Review: Do you remember what eshar/o means? What about pemphig/o? Come join us in this session as we review the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in Medical Terminology to better understand exactly what your physician is saying.
Advanced Hands on Auditing Analysis with Experts: Through a hands-on approach, Jan Rasmussen and Kim Huey will review actual chart notes exploring issues associated with choosing or recommending a level of service based on presenting problem, double-dipping History of Present Illness and Review of Systems - when can you count both, appropriate use of "all other systems negative", Past Medical History vs. Review of Systems, additional work up or no additional work up and surgical procedures with or without risk in medical decision-making, expanded problem-focused vs. detailed examination, and other universal problems in auditing. In addition, they will also discuss their experiences regarding effective communication with providers and teaching the E/M system to providers.
Medical Terminology Review: Do you remember what eshar/o means? What about pemphig/o? Come join us in this session as we review the prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms in Medical Terminology to better understand exactly what your physician is saying.
Workshops presented by Jan Rasmussen
Gray Areas of E/M:
Gain better understanding and insight to the subjective/interpretative areas of the E/M components of History, Exam, and Medical Decision Making including discussion of payer interpretation and guidelines.
Advanced Hands on Auditing Analysis with Experts: Through a hands-on approach, Jan Rasmussen and Kim Huey will review actual chart notes exploring issues associated with choosing or recommending a level of service based on presenting problem, double-dipping History of Present Illness and Review of Systems - when can you count both, appropriate use of "all other systems negative", Past Medical History vs. Review of Systems, additional work up or no additional work up and surgical procedures with or without risk in medical decision-making, expanded problem-focused vs. detailed examination, and other universal problems in auditing. In addition, they will also discuss their experiences regarding effective communication with providers and teaching the E/M system to providers.
Advanced Hands on Auditing Analysis with Experts: Through a hands-on approach, Jan Rasmussen and Kim Huey will review actual chart notes exploring issues associated with choosing or recommending a level of service based on presenting problem, double-dipping History of Present Illness and Review of Systems - when can you count both, appropriate use of "all other systems negative", Past Medical History vs. Review of Systems, additional work up or no additional work up and surgical procedures with or without risk in medical decision-making, expanded problem-focused vs. detailed examination, and other universal problems in auditing. In addition, they will also discuss their experiences regarding effective communication with providers and teaching the E/M system to providers.
Workshops presented by Lynn Kuehn
Data Analysis and Uses of RVU Data:
Learn how to perform basic data analysis within your organization using RVU data. From benchmarking to productivity to practice management, RVU's have many valuable uses. Learn the basics of RVUs and how to use them to your facility's advantage.
Reports: Getting Data In and Out of Intelicode®: Learn to generate consistent reports for management utilization and appropriate feedback for the provider. This session will also cover knowing the relevant data to use and how to use it to help speed the audit process.
Reports: Getting Data In and Out of Intelicode®: Learn to generate consistent reports for management utilization and appropriate feedback for the provider. This session will also cover knowing the relevant data to use and how to use it to help speed the audit process.
Workshops presented by Amy McCreight
Basic Hands on Auditing Analysis: Teaching novice auditors the basics in E/M chart auditing including History, Chief Complaint, HPI, PFSH, ROS, Exam - '95 & '97 guidelines and MDM elements using actual chart audits in an interactive hands-on approach.
Teaching Providers E/m Guidelines: How can we teach our physicians to implement and follow E/M standards? Through this course, Amy will be showing you how to set up educational sessions with your providers to effectively teach them the basics of E/M coding. This training course will ease your job and make coding easier for all.
Teaching Providers E/m Guidelines: How can we teach our physicians to implement and follow E/M standards? Through this course, Amy will be showing you how to set up educational sessions with your providers to effectively teach them the basics of E/M coding. This training course will ease your job and make coding easier for all.
Additional Workshops
Medicare Representative: Protect Your Practice:
This session will help you learn how to remain compliant with Medicare regulations and give ideas on the best ways to stay informed of changes. Further, you will gain a clearer picture of the partnership between CMS and the OIG. Before leaving, you will have a broader base for provider resources, and you will become familiar with ways to establish internal controls and perform quality reviews.
Q & A Discussion with Experts: This round table session will focus on compliance, coding and auditing questions, and complicated issues providing the perfect opportunity to discuss your day-to-day challenges and discover what other professionals are doing in similar situations. You will be able to address your issues and use your expertise to help others.
Auditing with Technology: This interactive session will give every participant the opportunity to see how Intelicode and other technology can enhance the coding/auditing process, sharing new innovations that help you keep up with the demands of your profession. You will also have the opportunity to voice your questions, share ideas, suggestions, and feedback.
Fraud & Abuse Issues & Initiatives: Who's Auditing Your Claims & Why?: With all of the fraudulent practices that happen in the auditing world, it is important to understand who is looking at your records. Is this a person who has the right to audit and look at confidential information or is this someone who is looking to cash in on patient information. Marsha will be walking us through the ins and outs of such questions and helping us to protect our clients and auditing records.
Q & A Discussion with Experts: This round table session will focus on compliance, coding and auditing questions, and complicated issues providing the perfect opportunity to discuss your day-to-day challenges and discover what other professionals are doing in similar situations. You will be able to address your issues and use your expertise to help others.
Auditing with Technology: This interactive session will give every participant the opportunity to see how Intelicode and other technology can enhance the coding/auditing process, sharing new innovations that help you keep up with the demands of your profession. You will also have the opportunity to voice your questions, share ideas, suggestions, and feedback.
Fraud & Abuse Issues & Initiatives: Who's Auditing Your Claims & Why?: With all of the fraudulent practices that happen in the auditing world, it is important to understand who is looking at your records. Is this a person who has the right to audit and look at confidential information or is this someone who is looking to cash in on patient information. Marsha will be walking us through the ins and outs of such questions and helping us to protect our clients and auditing records.
Cancellation Policy:
ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
Cancellations received up to 14 days prior to the event are refundable subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to event or no-shows are non-refundable.
Transfer of your registration and /or substitutions for attendees are permitted at any time.
Intelicode® does not accept responsibility for covering travel, accommodation, or any other costs incurred by registrants, should this event be canceled for any reason.
The event program content or featured speakers are subject to change without notice.
Intelicode® will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. No exceptions*
*If Intelicode cancels the conference due to inclement weather your paid registration will be fully refunded or transferred to the next scheduled event.
No refund will be issued to those who cannot attend due to inclement weather.
ALL CANCELLATION REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
Cancellations received up to 14 days prior to the event are refundable subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to event or no-shows are non-refundable.
Transfer of your registration and /or substitutions for attendees are permitted at any time.
Intelicode® does not accept responsibility for covering travel, accommodation, or any other costs incurred by registrants, should this event be canceled for any reason.
The event program content or featured speakers are subject to change without notice.
Intelicode® will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. No exceptions*
*If Intelicode cancels the conference due to inclement weather your paid registration will be fully refunded or transferred to the next scheduled event.
No refund will be issued to those who cannot attend due to inclement weather.








