"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, Afternoon Snacks (Full-day Seminars) Complete Workbook

STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Click on the Seminars listed here to REGISTER ONLINE, using Visa or Mastercard.
Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel, 7499 August National Drive, Orlando, Florida
August 28th	8:30 to 5	Proper Coding for ObGyn: Guidelines and Tips Part I
August 29th	8:30 to 5	Proper Coding for ObGyn: Guidelines and Tips Part II
		Registration both days - ($850 for Parts I & II)
Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel, 7499 August National Drive, Orlando, Florida
September 25th	8:30 to 5	Proper Coding for Primary Care & Multi-Specialty: Guidelines & Tips Register now - $475
Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel, 7499 August National Drive, Orlando, Florida
Sep 26th	8:30 to 5	OIG Targets, Implementing Your Billing & Reimbursement Compliance Plan, The Baseline Audit, Conducting Internal Chart Audits Register now - $475
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

BONUS: For those interested, following the seminar:
*Free demo of coding software guaranteed to improve coding and accounts receivable management
*Introduction and opportunity to add a new revenue stream to the medical practice - Arbonne anti-aging, skin, body and nutritional product lines.

To learn about what others have experienced in the coding education sessions, please refer to the "Testimonials" tab on this website.

BOTTOM LINE PRESENTS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS:

DOCTORS ONLY! (1/2 day course)
Evaluation and Management Services and Documentation; 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 PCP and Multi-Specialty
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
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
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
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
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.

All Seminars include continental breakfast, luncheon, afternoon snacks, workbook, certain discounts apply.

For more details call Kris at 386-935-1141.

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.

Kristine Eckis is President of The Bottom Line Medical Administrative Consultants, Inc. and a 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 14 years ago, Kristine remains committed to improving the profitability and efficiency of medical practices. She has assisted approximately 70 physicians in multiple specialities with the start-ups 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.

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.

Seminars are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conference Room opens at 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided.

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.

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.