Medaxiom Events
Sharing knowledge. Exchanging ideas. Communicating experiences.
MedAxiom produces and hosts numerous educational conferences, webinars and other events throughout the year to support knowledge sharing within the cardiovascular healthcare community.
Upcoming event descriptions, registration and past events information is listed below.
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August
Aug
17
Webinar: Highlights of the Proposed CMS PFS and HOPPS Rules
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
*Webinar is in Eastern Time*
Speakers:
- Nicole Knight, LPN, CPC, CCS-P
Senior Vice President, Revenue Cycle Solutions and Consulting, MedAxiom - Cathie Biga, MSN, FACC
President/CEO of Cardiovascular Management of Illinois, Chairwoman Board of Managers, MedAxiom, ACC Board of Trustee - Claudia Vasquez
Medicare Payment & Quality Associate, ACC - James Vavricek
Team Leader, Medicare Payment and Coverage Policy, ACC
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in July released the proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the proposed 2022 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) rule. Please join us for an overview of the proposals that may impact CV services. Overview of the highlights:
- MPFS proposed rule key points
- Impact to the conversion factor and potential reimbursement impacts
- Quality Payment Program proposed changes
- HOPPS proposed rule key points
- Advocacy initiatives related to the proposed rules
Aug
19
Webinar: Billing and Coding Insights for Common CV Non-Invasive (Diagnostic) Services
Thursday, August 19, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
*Webinar is in Eastern Time*
Many coders and billers would say CV non-invasive (diagnostic) coding and billing has been simplified over the years. However, guidelines, payer specifics, technology, etc. tend to complicate the revenue cycle process. This webinar will focus on common coding and billing challenges and tips for CV non-invasive services. Some of the topics that will be covered include:
- CPT code assignment for cardiac monitoring services, echoes, stress testing, other imaging and diagnostics
- Medical necessity and payer guidelines
- Frequent billing dilemmas
- Tips to improve documentation and coding of these services
- Remote monitoring services
September
Sep
21
Webinar: Operationalizing Care Management for Financial Success
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
*Webinar is in Eastern Time*
Speakers:
- Larry Sobal - CEO, Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin
- Gina Baxter - Practice Administrator, Virginia Cardiovascular Consultants
- Andrew Metzler - Administrator, Heart South
Care Management has been proven to help manage patients’ health more effectively, improve communication among treating clinicians, and provide a way to optimize revenue for the practice. Practices are increasingly adopting innovative programs and establishing best practices through their experiences. Join us for a roundtable discussion with leaders from three practices who will share their challenges and successes in deploying and operationalizing a successful and sustainable Care Management program, resulting in better clinical and financial outcomes.
*No CEUs will be offered for this webinar.
October
Oct
7
CV Transforum Fall'21
Thursday, October 7 - 9, 2021,
One Event. Two Ways. Join Us in Austin, TX, or Virtually!
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Webinar
September 16, 2021
2022 ICD-10-CM Coding Updates