AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 10 (October)
CPT and RBRVS 2018 Annual Symposium (October 2017)
October 2017 page 7 CPT® and RBRVS 2018 Annual Symposium Reserve your seat at the coding industry's premier coding and reimbursement event. Meet and learn directly from the experts about the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) physician payment system, and Medicare. Ensure accurate and efficient claims submission in 2018. Conference Location The site for this year's CPT and RBRVS 2018 Annual Symposium is the Hilton Chicago, located at 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Nov. 15–17, 2017 The American Medical Association (AMA) invites you to join...
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Article Overview
This article previews the CPT and RBRVS 2018 Annual Symposium and outlines the broad subject areas covered by the conference. It is relevant to physicians, coding professionals, practice managers, and reimbursement staff who follow CPT updates, RBRVS/Medicare payment policy, and specialty-specific coding changes for 2018. The notice also identifies the participating organizations and the general categories of sessions included in the program.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers determine whether the symposium covers the coding, payment, and specialty topics most relevant to their work, and it provides context on the organizations and policy areas involved in 2018 updates.
Article Sections
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Event announcement and conference logistics for the 2018 symposium, including the meeting location, dates, and general purpose of the program.
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Revisions to CPT, Adjustments to RBRVS, and Coverage Changes
Overview of session themes focused on policy and payment updates affecting the 2018 program. This section also references the role of participating organizations in reviewing and implementing changes.
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Emerging Issues
General discussion of forward-looking topics selected for review in the symposium, with emphasis on practice-relevant coding and policy developments.
What You Will Learn
- What the symposium is about and who sponsors or presents it
- Which broad clinical and specialty areas are included in the agenda
- What general categories of coding, payment, and Medicare policy topics are covered
- How the event is positioned within the 2018 CPT and RBRVS update cycle
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Physician practices
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Reimbursement professionals
- Healthcare administrators
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