From an evaluation of front end processes that impact denials through implmentation of a pre-certification and medical necessity screening process, this session will be your guide. Get step-by-step instructions and insights into successful implementation, including tips for measuring baseline data and reporting financial impact following implementation.

Who should attend:

Revenue cycle managers

Denial managers

Registration personnel

Billing supervisors

A/R managers

Finance personnel

HIM personnel

Your team will:

• Explore pre-certification and medical necessity issues that impact denials
• Review baseline reporting and evaluate financial impact
• Learn to design a screening process that will positively impact denials
• Examine how to maintain positive physician office and hospital relationships throughout the process
• and much more!

Continuing Education Units:

AAPC – This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 2.0 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor.

About the speaker:

Rebecca Kidder, RN, CPUR, CPC-P has worked in healthcare as an RN for the past 27 years. She has held a number of positions in the nursing field as well as in compliance and accreditation. She holds certifications as a Professional in Utilization Review and as a Certified Professional Coder – Payer through the American Academy of Professional Coders . She is currently employed by the Utilization Management Department at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta , Ohio as the Compliance Supervisor.  In this role she is responsible for charge reconciliation audits, compliance audits, oversight of the pre-certification department, and maintenance of the  chargemaster.

Cost:
Please note that payment must be received in full via credit card or check prior to enrollment approval. Purchase orders are no longer accepted.

$229 - Live Event Only (Subscriber Discounted Rate*)
Price includes one WebEx connection, per site. You save $20 off the standard rate!

$229 - CD only (Subscriber Discount Rate*)
Download the CD order form.

$299 - Live Event & CD Combination Package (Subscriber Discount Rate*)
Price includes one WebEx connection and one CD recording of the live event. You save $26 off the standard rate!

$249 - Live Event Only (Standard Rate)
Price includes one WebEx connection per site.

$249 - CD only (Standard Rate)
Download the CD order form.

$325 - Live Event & CD Combination Package (Standard Rate)
Price includes one WebEx connection and one CD recording of the live event.

*Subscriber discount rate applies to CodeCorrect, Chargemasters.com, Innovative Health Solutions and IMaCS subscribers only.

Note: An Internet and speaker phone connection are required to fully participate in the conference.

The enrollment fee is limited to one connection per site/hospital. Additional connections must be purchased separately. There is no limit to the number of participants who can view the presentation from the single connection. Viewing is limited to computers on a cable or high-speed connection. No dial-up modems, please.

If you are unable to attend the live event, a CD of the recorded presentation will be available. Download the CD order form or call 877-937-3600, ext. 200 for more information .

Registration:
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You may also call to register.
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Developing a Pre-Certification/Medical Necessity Screening Program

February 20, 2007

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