AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 9 (September)
CPT and RBRVS 2018 Annual Symposium (September 2017)
September 2017 page 13 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 promotes the CPT and RBRVS 2018 Annual Symposium and outlines the major subject areas covered at the event. It is relevant to coders, billing professionals, physicians, and reimbursement staff who follow CPT, RBRVS, Medicare, and physician fee schedule updates. The page highlights the conference setting, participating organizations, and broad clinical and policy topics included in the program.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the symposium covers the specialties, payment-policy areas, and coding topics they need to track for 2018 planning and education.
Article Sections
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September 2017 page 13
Publication locator information and article placement within the journal issue.
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CPT and RBRVS 2018 Annual Symposium
Overview of the annual symposium, including its purpose, location, dates, and participating organizations. The section also identifies the broad categories of coding, reimbursement, and payment-policy topics presented at the event.
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Revisions to CPT, Adjustments to RBRVS, and Coverage Changes
Program coverage focused on broad updates to coding policy, payment policy, and Medicare-related implementation topics. It describes the general scope of sessions addressing changes for the coming year.
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Emerging Issues
Discussion of broader practice and policy topics identified as potentially important for future coding and reimbursement considerations. It also notes that the symposium includes general guidance aimed at supporting claims submission and policy awareness.
What You Will Learn
- What the symposium covers at a high level
- Which medical specialties and practice areas are included in the program
- Which organizations and expert groups contribute to the sessions
- How the event is positioned in relation to CPT, RBRVS, Medicare, and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
- What types of coding and reimbursement topics are highlighted for discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement professionals
- Physician practice managers
- Clinical documentation and compliance staff
- Physicians interested in coding and payment policy
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