Unlock the hidden treasures hiding in your CPT book that will make you a better, more accurate coder. Map codes to punctuation guides, insurer guidelines, relative values, CCI edits and more. You'll come away with a wealth of knowledge you only heard, but didn't comprehend.

Presenter: Betty Johnson, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CIC

Times have changed and, most likely, your practice no longer relies solely on surgeries for the bulk of its revenue. With E/M visits, hospital-based services, and consultations now making up a huge chunk of a urologist's work, you need to hone your coding skills in those areas - now. You can't afford to miss this extensive session that will open your eyes to all the essential pieces you need for accurate and profitable non-surgery coding.

Presenter: Maggie M. Mac, CMM, CPC, CMSCS, CCP, ICCE

Urogynecology procedures present unique coding challenges, but with the tips and techniques you'll learn in this session, you can select codes with confidence. Those pesky pelvic repairs, mesh placements, and sling procedures will seem easy after you know the ins and outs of the urogynecology codes. Even complications after surgery won't put a crimp in your coding!

Presenter: Nicole Martin, CPC

Laparoscopic procedures present many unique challenges for coders. Get the most up-to-date advice from the experts during this must-attend session. You'll learn the best codes for robotic surgeries and hand-assisted procedures, as well as how to report procedures during which the urologist converts from lap to open. Additionally, you'll get the inside info on when unlisted codes are your best option.

Presenter: Jonathan Rubenstein, MD

If you automatically assume you can't separately report a urologist's treatment of postoperative complications, you could be leaving money on the table. Knowing what qualifies as "typical" care will make your job easier. Our experts will answer all your global period questions including: What is a global period? When does the global period start? What, if any, modifiers do you need?

Presenter: Maggie M. Mac, CMM, CPC, CMSCS, CCP, ICCE

Ureteroscopies are usually commonplace in a urology practice, but that doesn't mean the coding is routine. When your urologist performs ureteroscopic treatment of stones or tumors make sure you have all the tools you need in your coding toolbox with the tips and tricks you'll learn during this session. Our expert will also cover how you should report percutaneous stone treatments and how CCI edits can affect your coding.

Presenter: Jonathan Rubenstein, MD

Modifiers can make or break your claims, and can even put you on the OIG's hot list. Knowing how to properly apply modifiers often determines whether you get paid or get denied so it's essential to understand what the modifiers mean and when to use them. Get to know the most-used modifiers and top mistakes to avoid.

Presenter: Leesa Israel, CPC, CUC, CMBS

2009 brought many changes to the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) coding. If you're having trouble with the new ways to code TURPs, our expert is here to help. You'll also learn how to report transurethral removal of bladder tumor (TURBT) and bladder biopsies. Wondering when you can report the tumor removal and a bladder biopsy? We'll give you the must-have answers to this question and more.

Presenter: Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS

Your urologist says he performed a "voiding trial," but which set of urodynamics codes should you turn to? With so many urodynamics tests and procedures, you may not even know where to begin. If you don't capture every element of the service the urologist actually performed, your incomplete coding could be costing your practice more than $20 for every voiding trial. You'll get the lowdown in this session, and learn to spot the urodynamics code differences like a pro.

Presenter: Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS

Some services and procedures are difficult to successfully code and bill no matter how many years you have on the job. Get top-notch expert advice on how to handle your claims involving Botox, fiducial markers, physiotherapy, biofeedback, urinary incontinence treatments, and much more.

Presenter: Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS

If you aren’t reporting the in-office imaging your urologists perform, you’re losing out on untapped revenue. Let our expert guide you through deciphering technical and professional components. Plus, get tips on what the physician needs to document in every imaging record before you can start coding.

Presenter: Cheryl A. Schad, BA Ed, CPC, ACS-RA, PCS

Got an op note you can't solve - or staff can't agree on? Our clinical and coding experts will offer proven solutions and top-notch take-home tips in this hands-on workshop that will test your operative notes' dissection and coding skills. Bring your 2009 ICD-9 and CPT manuals to work with the experts and your peers on dissecting and coding actual urology operative notes. The bonus: You can submit your own op notes for review and discussion. Instructions: Please e-mail de-identified operative notes to seminars@medville.com at least two weeks prior to the conference.

Presenter: Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS

OPTION 3: Expanding Your Practice: Leading Advice for Winning Results

If Medicare cuts and insurer denials have your physicians searching for better horizons, there's hope. This session will have you exploring new ways of boosting your bottom line from internal strategies such as expanding your A/R methodologies to external strategies such as adding a second location or bringing ancillaries in-house.

• Choosing Internal vs. External Expansion.
• Using a Strategic Decision-Making Process.
• Market Ramifications of Decisions.
• Financial Ramifications of Decisions.

Presenter: Mike Drinkwater, MHA, CPC-I, CCS-P, MHP