June 19, 2009
Denver Workshop Reminder
There's still time left to register for the Medicare Survival Guide workshop in Denver, Colorado!
We recognize that it may be more difficult for some of you to attend workshops this year. If you are located in Denver or surrounding areas, and would benefit from detailed Medicare education on a variety of topics, we encourage you to plan to attend this workshop.
Each of the Medicare Survival Guide workshops are informative and entertaining workshops designed to assist you with navigating through the changing Medicare world! Here are just a few of the things people are saying about the Medicare Survival Guide workshop series.
"Very well done!" - Savannah - 02/05/09
"Excellent presenters/teachers, kept the group focused and engaged." - San Antonio - 02/19/09
"Great information! Please do more of these educational conferences!" - Nashville - 06/11/09
"I am new to the field, so I learned a lot to help me with my current job. Thank you!" - Nashville - 06/11/09
Medicare Survival Guide topics include:
- Medicare Updates - During this informative opening session, we will discuss to the importance of Medicare policies and procedures and show you what you need to know to bill appropriately. Included in this session is an up to the minute overview of the recent oxygen changes and how they impact you. We will also provide ample time to respond to your questions.
- Documentation/Intake Process - Proper documentation and intake procedures improve your ability to submit claims for a variety of items and services. Established documentation procedures also help you when responding to an audit. During this session, we will review orders and Certificates of Medical Necessity, to provide you with a better understanding of how to bill Medicare. In addition, we will also review intake processes, the new Advance Beneficiary Notice form, and the importance of proof of delivery when submitting your claims.
- CERT Reduction Plans: What You Need to Know to Decrease Errors - This session provides you with important information on the Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) program and the role you play in reducing claim errors. We will demonstrate what CERT auditors look for and provide you with important tips to prepare for and respond to CERT audits.
- Top Denials and Inquiries - Claim denials can be confusing - especially when you are confident you billed a claim correctly. We help show you why some claims deny and offer education to help you reduce common claim denials. We will examine the top claim denials and how to avoid them.
Please join us in Denver for the Medicare Survival Guide workshops!
