CPT® and RBRVS 2015 Annual Symposium & ICD-10-CM Workshop (September 2014)

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coding staff, physicians, and compliance teams identify a training event that may be relevant to 2015 coding and reimbursement updates, Medicare payment policy discussions, and ICD-10-CM readiness.

Article Sections

1. Conference location and dates

   Provides logistical information for the symposium and workshop, including the host city, venue, and event dates.

2. CPT and RBRVS symposium overview

   Introduces the annual symposium, the participating expert groups, and the broad categories of 2015 coding and Medicare payment topics included in the program.

3. Revisions to CPT, adjustments to RBRVS, and coverage changes

   Describes the general focus of presentations on coding policy development, payment policy updates, and related implementation topics for the coming year.

4. Emerging issues

   Notes that additional topics affecting physician practices and future coding policy may be discussed as part of the symposium program.

5. The AMA ICD-10-CM Chicago Workshop

   Summarizes the separate workshop’s emphasis on ICD-10-CM preparation, guideline review, documentation, and case-based learning activities.

6. Workshop learning activities

   Lists the general educational activities offered during the workshop, including skill practice, guideline review, documentation discussion, and participant questions.