AMA CPT® Assistant - 2019 Issue 8 (August)
CPT® and RBRVS 2020 Annual Symposium (August 2019)
August 2019 page 9 CPT® and RBRVS 2020 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 2020. Conference Location The site for this year’s CPT and RBRVS 2020 Annual Symposium is the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, located at 540 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Nov. 20–22, 2019 The American Medical Association (AMA) invites...
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Article Overview
This article promotes and summarizes the CPT and RBRVS 2020 Annual Symposium, an education event for coding and reimbursement professionals. It covers the scope of the meeting, the organizations and experts involved, the specialties and policy areas discussed, and the general types of 2020 coding and payment updates attendees can expect to review. It is useful for professionals who want to assess whether the symposium’s topics align with their specialty or billing responsibilities.
Why This Topic Matters
The symposium brings together coding, reimbursement, and Medicare policy guidance in one place, making it relevant for practices tracking annual updates and payment changes. It helps readers understand the breadth of topics and stakeholders involved before deciding whether to attend or seek further training.
Article Sections
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Conference Location
Provides the event venue and city information for the symposium.
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Symposium Overview and Faculty
Introduces the annual symposium, the sponsoring organizations, and the expert groups represented among faculty. It also outlines the broad focus on coding and reimbursement education for 2020.
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Topic Areas
Lists the major specialty and policy subject areas included in the symposium program. These topics span multiple clinical disciplines and Medicare-related payment guidance.
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Revisions to CPT, Adjustments to RBRVS, and Coverage Changes
Summarizes the planned discussion of broad coding, payment, and coverage updates for the 2020 cycle. It also notes that the sessions address policy development and review processes at a high level.
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Emerging Issues
Describes the review of practice-related issues that may affect future coding and policy discussions. It emphasizes general guidance and education rather than specific case decisions.
What You Will Learn
- The scope and purpose of the CPT and RBRVS annual symposium
- Which professional organizations and expert groups are involved
- What broad specialty areas and Medicare-related topics are covered
- How the event is positioned for coding and reimbursement education
- What kinds of 2020 coding and payment updates are discussed at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Physician billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Practice administrators
- Healthcare reimbursement professionals
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