Medicare and Reimbursement Update
ABC3 attendees know that they will receive the absolute latest, up-to-the-minute reimbursement news. No fluff – just the critical “need to know” information to keep their billing running smoothly. As always, ABC3 kicks off with an expanded, 3-hour update that will bring you up to speed on all of the latest changes in Medicare, compliance and other reimbursement news. This session is cited by the majority of ABC3 attendees as the primary reason they attend the conference.
In-Depth Q&A Session
ABC3 attendees receive unparalleled access to the nation’s most knowledgeable and well-respected EMS attorneys and reimbursement consultants to get their toughest billing, coding and reimbursement questions answered. ABC3 offers several formal Q&A periods, in addition to the many informal opportunities for engaging PWW’s attorneys and reimbursement consultants throughout the conference. We go to great lengths to make sure that nobody leaves with unanswered questions!
The 2011 Emergency & Non-Emergency Coding Clinic
Part 1 – Claims 1-7
One of the highlights of ABC3 is the hands-on, “practical skills” that are reinforced in our popular Coding Clinics. These sessions are geared for seasoned billers, new billers, managers and others who want to build or reinforce their critical thinking skills when it comes to preparing or reviewing claims. ABC3 attendees consistently tell us that these sessions always give them new insights into doing their jobs carefully and with full attention to detail. And new for 2011 – we’re doing Coding Clinics on both conference days to allow attendees to take both an emergency and a non-emergency Coding Clinic!
Are You Smarter Than a Medicare Auditor?
Using the ABC3 interactive keypads, every participant will get to be a contestant on the hot new game show, “Are You Smarter Than a Medicare Auditor?” This session will be a fun twist on the familiar game show concept, and provides an exciting way toreinforce critical ambulance billing concepts while thinking in “real time.” Participants at last year’s ABC3 conference rated our interactive ambulance billing game show as one of the best conference sessions they ever attended, and this year’s all new game show will be even better.
Sign Here: Understanding Medicare Signature Rules for PCSs, AOBs, ABNs and More!
With signatures needed on so many different forms, it’s easy to get lost in the Medicare billing maze. The “AOB” (Assignment of Benefits) is needed to file claims. The ABN (“Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage”) is necessary before providing certain non-covered services. The PCS (Physician Certification Statement) is needed for most Medicare non-emergency transports. Knowing who can sign all of these forms, when they must be signed, and ensuring that legibility, credentials, identity and other key factors are met, is now a critical – and confusing – billing and compliance issue. We’ll tie all of the various Medicare signature rules together in one comprehensive session to help you master all of these important requirements.
The Compliance Hotline is Ringing: Effectively Handling Internal Compliance Complaints
One key element of an effective compliance program is having a “hotline” mechanism to address billing issues, compliance concerns, complaints or other problems internally – before they become Medicare audits, OIG investigations or worse. This session will explain various ways to establish a compliance hotline, and will walk you through a step-by-step process for addressing and resolving internal compliance concerns when they do arise.
Understanding the Critical MSP Rules – When Medicare is the Secondary Payor
Medicare is cracking down on the Medicare Secondary Payor rules – making sure that other, primary sources of reimbursement are tapped first when the law requires it. Common MSP situations include vehicle accidents, but we will also review the less obvious MSP scenarios, such as workers’ compensation, third party liability cases, and other problem areas that may be lurking. We will also provide a detailed overview of circumstances that require refunds, as well as who must receive those refunds and in which situations.
The 2011 Emergency & Non-Emergency Coding Clinic
Part 2 – Claims 8-15
New for our Fall conference – we are offering our popular ABC3 Coding Clinics on both days of the conference! Now attendees can attend both a non-emergency and an emergency clinic! Or, if you prefer, you can attendthe emergency or non-emergency Coding Clinic on both days – we will cover different claims and scenarios in both, so you will get different information and learn different critical skills in each session!
When Collection Efforts Fail: Using the Legal System to Get Paid
Sometimes it is necessary to resort to the legal system to get paid when all other collection efforts fall short. This session will explain how your organization can use the legal system to protect your rights – and your bottom line. We will explore the role of medical liens, which are permitted in some states, and also look at strategies for obtaining and executing a judgment – and how to identify and collect against the assets of a judgment debtor. We’ll also discuss dealing with insurers that just don’t pay – or don’t pay you the correct amount – and give you methods for using the legal system to safeguard your organization’s best interests.
In-Depth Q&A Session
ABC3 attendees receive unparalleled access to the nation’s most knowledgeable and well-respected EMS attorneys and reimbursement consultants to get their toughest billing, coding and reimbursement questions answered. ABC3 offers several formal Q&A periods, in addition to the many informal opportunities for engaging PWW’s attorneys and reimbursement consultants throughout the conference. We go to great lengths to make sure that nobody leaves with unanswered questions!
