COURSES AND LECTURES

Business of Medicine Series:

The firm's popular series, "The Business of Medicine: The Practice Doctor's Black Bag", is developed for physicians, non-physician providers, and practice administrators.

Most training programs offer little or no instruction in the business of medical practice. Yet, after graduation, a physician will be an untrained CEO (if starting a new practice) or a top-tiered employee likely headed for partnership/ownership (if joining a group).

Why is the business of medicine important? All doctors have bills to pay! This course helps physicians avoid disastrous and costly practice experiences, poor financial advice, and expensive mistakes. We work with doctors to help them develop reality based expectations about overhead, reimbursement, and earning potential.

In these tough economic times, we can help you improve the financial health of your practice.

"Course Syllabus: "The Business of Medicine: The Practice Doctor's Black Bag"

Coding Training and Chart Audits:

A+ specialists offer both individual and group instruction in medical coding and documentation. Our educational series, 'The Coding Toolkit", focuses on rules for CPT, ICD-9-CM, and Level II / HCPCS coding systems and application of these rules to code patient services.

Key topics covered include:

• Factors of E&M Code Assignment
• Levels of E&M Services Among New, Established, Inpatient and Outpatient
• Documentation Guidelines
• Utilization of Current Procedural Terminology
• Utilization of International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
• Correct Application of Modifiers
• Compliance

"Course Syllabus: "The Coding Toolkit"

Our instructors provide coding training to primary care, multi-specialties and mental health practices. In addition, they perform chart note audits, with detailed analysis of findings, recommendations and follow up training in areas of weakness/deficiency.

For additional information, or to schedule a training course or chart note audit, please contact our office at (252) 726-2799.