ANNOUNCE: Reimbursement Rode – Audits are NO joke

2015 TAOP Reimbursement Rodeo
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1679493  
You DO NOT want to miss this opportunity!

We’ve rustled up the finest in O&P billing, compliance, & reimbursement. So y’all come on down to the 2015 Reimbursement Rode.

Learn how to hang on longer than 8 seconds.
Find out how to avoid a jerk down by Medicare.
Determine what crossfire penalties could affect you.

Speakers & Topic Highlights

EVERY. SINGLE. QUESTION. you could possibly have regarding:
– RAC audits
– Compliance
– Documentation
– ALJ Appeals
– Accreditation
– ICD 10
– and MORE, will be answered! 
You DO NOT want to miss this opportunity to ask the experts FACE TO FACE!
 8:00am-8:05am – Introductions
 8:05am-10:00am - Michael Hanna MPA, CDME, Provider Relations Senior Analyst, CDS – DME MAC Jurisdiction CCERT data and the Process
Recent updates in the Medicare program including but not limited to:

– ICD-10
– Delivery Clarification
– Q&A
10:00am-12:00pm - Sarah Brase-Davis, Esq., National Orthotic and Prosthetic Appeal Advocates
“How to Avoid Getting Freight Trained by RAC Audits”

RAC’s-Past and Present
– How they do what they do-operate
– How they affectothers affect you
RAC’s-what you need to know as an O &P professional/owner
– Appeal Process
– Stop recoupment to keep your cash flow going
RAC’s Future
– Universal RAC-good, bad & the ugly
– Getting in front of the RAC now

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch on your own
1:00pm-2:30pm - Lesleigh Sisson, CFom, O&P Insight”Team Roping – Reimbursement is a Team Event”
– Members of the Team
– Roles of the Team Members
– Hard Work and Endless Practice
– Close Cooperation and Perfect Timing
– Showing up to the Rodeo does not Guarantee a Prize – Penalties and Disqualifications
– Taking Home the Prize
2:30pm-3:30pm – Jim Lawson, American Board for Certification
“Accreditation–How to Comply Till the Cows Come Home”

–   Avoid the most critical issues that ABC surveyors find during surveys
–   Chart documentation to support treatment and billing,
–   Ensure you are paid for the services you provide, and defend yourself from audits
–   Comply with ABC standards that apply directly to your practice
–   Find opportunities to market your practice
–   Use best business practices to save time and money.
3:30pm-5:00 Zita Upchurch, Sterling Consulting
“Medicare Roundup”