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Location ClassDatesSecaucus,NJ October11–15Hyatt Place Secaucus/Meadowlands 575 Park Plaza Drive | Secaucus, NJ 07094 201/422-9480 Room Rate: $ 139 / night | Room Rate Cut-Off: September 15

Nashville,TN October25–29Homewood Suites by Hilton - Nashville Downtown 706 Church Street | Nashville, TN 37203 615/742-5550 Room Rate: $ 139 / night | Room Rate Cut-Off: October 17

Glastonbury(Hartford),CT November29–December3Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury 85 Glastonbury Boulevard | Glastonbury, CT 06033 850/659-1025 Room Rate: $ 134 / night | Room Rate Cut-Off: November 7

Orlando,FL December6–10Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando - International Drive/Convention Center 8745 International Drive | Orlando, FL 32819 407/248-2232 Room Rate: $ 129 / night | Room Rate Cut-Off: November 21

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For more dates and locations, visit www.hcprobootcamps.com

SpecialRoomRatesAvailable!LimitedAvailability—RegisterEarly!

HotelReservationsWe have negotiated a special rate for a limited number of rooms at each course location. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may sell out before the cutoff date. Make your hotel reservations immediately to guarantee the hotel rate and availability, and be sure to identify yourself as a participant of HCPro’sCertifiedCoderBootCamp®.CourseFeeThe registration fee is $1,599, and includes the course workbook. For information regarding administrative policies, such as cancellations, transfers, refunds, or comments, call 800/780-0584 or visit www.hcprobootcamps.com.

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Secaucus, NJOctober 11–15

Nashville, TNOctober 25–29

Hartford, CTNovember 29–December 3

Orlando, FLDecember 6-10

Classtimesare:8:00a.m.–5:30p.m.Monday–Thursdayand8:00a.m.–3:00p.m.Friday.

ShannonMcCall,RHiA,CCS,CCS-P,CPC,CPC-i,CCDS,currently serves as the Director of HIM and Coding for HCPro, Inc. She is a veteran instructor of the CertifiedCoderBootCamp® (covers physician and outpatient hospital coding), both live and online versions, and serves as the manager overseeing both CertifiedCoderBootCamp® programs. She is the lead instructor and developer of the CertifiedCoderBootCamp®—inpatientVersion(covers inpatient hospital facility coding). She serves as a consultant for HCPro’s RevenueCycleinstitute and serves on theadvisory board for the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).

JenniferAvery,CCS,CPC-i,CPC-H,serves as an instructor for the CertifiedCoderBootCamp®, both live and online versions,and CertifiedCoderBootCamp®—inpatientVersion(covers inpatient hospital facility coding). She is a consultant with HCPro’s RevenueCycleinstitute where she utilizes her extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient codingby training and auditing facility services. Prior to HCPro, she worked as a coding consultant and as a lead coder at a practice management company.

PeggyS.Blue,MPH,CPC,CCS-P,is the lead instructor for the MedicareBootCamp®ProfessionalServicesVersion and is an instructor for the CertifiedCoderBootCamp®,both live and online versions, She has extensive experience relating to coding and billing of both physician and outpatient hospital services. Prior to joining HCPro, she oversaw the development, implementation, dissemination, and reporting of information related to Medicare professional services training efforts for Highmark Medicare Services.

Faculty subject to change. Biographical information for HCPro’s other instructors is available on our Web site. To find out which instructor is scheduled to teach a particular class, please contact us at 800/780-0584 or visit www.hcprobootcamps.com. Facultydisclosure statement: HCPro Inc. has confirmed that none of the faculty/presenters or contributors have any relevant financial relationships to disclose related to the content of this educational activity.

WHATBOOTCAMPGRADUATESARESAYiNG...“Instructor was very impressive, knew the material, knew the underlying medical conditions, anatomy and physiology, pleasant, stayed on track and used time effectively.”

–Angelia Peyton, RN, Presbyterian Health Plan, Albuquerque, NM

“I enjoyed the class and found it very helpful, even having minimal experience with coding and CPT. Peggy was a very good instructor and I am interested in taking additional classes that she teaches.”

–Heather Martz, MS, Karmanos, Detroit, MI

“Great learning experience. I was sorry when it was over! I really enjoyed every day.”

–Lynn Schacht, Administrative Assistant, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

“[Shannon] was great! She presented the material so we could understand it and always took time for our questions. She made the class fun to learn. The world could use more positive people like her.

–Connie Timmerman, Coding Specialist, Marshfield Clinic, Rice Lake, WI

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REGiSTERTODAY!Visit www.hcprobootcamps.com or call 800/780-0584.

Whoshouldattend? »Coders and billers »Medical records/health information

managers/staff »Clinical managers and

department heads »Finance and reimbursement

managers/staff »Physicians, nurse practitioners and PAs »Medical practice managers »Registration managers/staff members »Compliance officers and auditors »Healthcare consultants, CPAs, lawyers »Health plan and insurance personnel

COURSEAGENDACOMMONQUESTiONS

Arecontinuingeducationcreditsprovided?Visit us at www.hcprobootcamps.com for complete information about continuing education credits. The CertifiedCoderBootCamp® offers continuing education credits from the following organizations:

»American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

»American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

»National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

»Healthcare Certification Compliance Board (HCCB)

Arethereanyprerequisites?Because of the fast-paced nature of the course, it is highly recommended that course participants have at least one year of experience working in a billing-related, administrative, or clinical position. However, the course starts with cod-ing fundamentals and does not assume that participants have any particular background or experience. This course is taught on a basic to intermediate level.

Bring the CertifiedCoderBootCamp® to your facility. If you have a group to train, holding a Boot Camp at your organization is easy and cost-effective. Eliminate travel costs and enjoy a group discount while ensuring your staff is up to date on the latest regulations and guidelines.

CPC®—certifiedcodershelptheirorganizations: » Prevent denials and missed revenue » Increase productivity » Maintain compliance with the latest codes and rules

Using a combination of lecture, class discussion, and coding exercises, this intensive five-day course gives you the tools and confidence you need for all medical and surgical specialties, whether you are a new or veteran coder.

GetcertifiedandtakeyourcareertothenextlevelThis course provides all the preparation you need for the american academy of Professional Coders’ (aaPC) CPC® exam.

GaintheskillstomakeyourjobeasierGet a solid foundation in coding principles, proper coding manual usage, and gain the skills you need to tackle any coding challenge.

CertifiedCoderBootCamp®—see the HCPro difference for yourself This isn’t just any coding course. Check out all the benefits of this HCPro Boot Camp: »Custom-DesignedCourseMaterials

Materials are developed by instructors specifically for this intensive learning format. »Hands-OnLearning

Course participants work approximately 500 coding exercises, including a 150-question practice CPC exam and numerous operative reports. you’ll alsoreceive a printed answer key for all exercises, including the practice exam.

»SmallClassSize

Class size is limited to ensure individual attention. »Well-EstablishedProgram

HCPro is the nation’s first organization to offer boot camp training courses to healthcare coding professionals—conducting more than 60 Certified Coder Boot Camps® courses each year. Participants consistently give the course an overallrating of 4.93 or higher (on a 5.0-point scale)

Helpyourorganizationreduceauditrisk,andgetpaidcorrectly

REGiSTER30DAYSiNADVANCEANDSAVE$200!CALL800/780-0584TORECEiVEYOURDiSCOUNT.

AdditionalBootCampsofferedbyHCPro: »Certified Coder Boot Camp-Inpatient Version »Clinical Documentation Improvement Boot Camp »Evaluation and Management Boot Camp, Professional Version »Medicare Boot Camp-Critical Access Hospital Version »Medicare Boot Camp-Hospital Version

Go to www.hcprobootcamps.com, or contact us at 800/780-0584.

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Can’t take a week away from work to train? Get the same training without the expense of travel! Take the course online in one month.

Using a combination of online lecture, interactive course work, codingexercises, and instructor conference calls, this intensive four-week coursegives you the same content, tools, and skills that our live Boot Camps provide for all medical and surgical specialties.

you’ll receive the same content and instruction that you would experience at our classroom-based nationally-recognized Boot Camps, but you’ll be taking the course from the convenience of your home or office.

Certified Coder Boot Camp—onlineincludes:

• Four weeks of video instruction• Custom-designed course materials• 24-hour access• Live interaction with experts and your peers

Visit www.hcprobootcamps.com for details and registration

deadlines. Online classes start the first Monday of every month.

Module1:introductionandCodingFundamentals »Types of coding systems »Levels of HCPCS coding »Differences between ICD-9 vs. ICD-10

Module2:DiagnosisCoding(iCD–9–CM) »Common conventions, symbols, and

terminology in the ICD-9-CM coding manual »Assigning ICD-9-CM codes based on the “Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting” »Assigning codes for the supplementary coding classifications (i.e., E codes and V codes)

Module3:introductiontoCPT;EvaluationandManagementServices »Categories of CPT codes »Common symbols and terms used in the

CPT manual »Assigning Evaluation and Management codes

by category and level »Assigning Evaluation and

Management-specific modifiers (i.e., -24, -25, -57)

Module4:CodingAnesthesiaServices »Types of anesthesia »Assigning CPT codes for anesthesia services

when provided by an anesthesiologist or some one other than an anesthesiologist.

»Physical status modifiers and qualifying circumstance add-on codes

Module5:introductiontoSurgeryCodingandCodingintegumentaryProcedures »Identifying “separate procedures”

and when they are reported »Assigning surgical modifiers correctly »Assigning CPT codes for: – Excision of benign and malignant lesions – Closure (simple, intermediate and complex) – Moh’s surgery – Adjacent tissue transfers – Breast procedures

Module6:CodingMusculoskeletalProcedures »Identify the anatomy of the spine »Assigning CPT codes for: – Fracture care – Spinal arthrodesis »Reporting a CPT code for the

application of a cast

Module7:CodingRespiratoryProcedures »Assigning CPT codes for: – Nasal endoscopic procedures – Laryngoscopy – Bronchoscopy

Module8:CodingCardiovascularProcedures »Assigning CPT codes for: – Pacemaker and defibrillation insertion and replacements – Coronary artery bypass grafting – Aneurysm repairs – Central venous access devices

Module9:CodingDigestiveSystemProcedures »Assigning CPT codes for: – Tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies – Digestive system endoscopic procedures – Hernia repairs

Module10:CodingUrinary/GenitalSystem,ObstetricsandEndocrineProcedures »Assigning CPT codes for: – Open and endoscopic procedures in

the urinary system – Open and endoscopic procedures on the

male genital system – Hysterectomies and tubal ligations – Maternity care and delivery services – Abortion procedures

Module11:CodingNervousSystemProcedures »Assigning CPT codes for: – Craniectomy/craniotomy procedures – Skull base surgeries – Injection procedures involving the spinal cord/spine – Neurostimulators

Module12:CodingEye,OcularandAuditoryProcedures »Assigning CPT codes for: – Cataract extractions – Procedures to treat and prevent retinal

detachments – Strabismus surgery – Procedures involving the auditory system

Module13:CodingRadiologyServices » Use of contrast in radiological procedures

and when the administration of the contrast is separately reportable » Assigning CPT codes for: – Diagnostic radiological procedures – Radiation therapy services – Nuclear medicine services – Interventional radiology procedures

Module14:CodingPathologyandLaboratoryServices » Identifying the use of “panels” in reporting for

diagnostic laboratory procedures » Distinguishing between a qualitative

screening versus a quantitative screening » Assigning CPT codes for: – Diagnostic laboratory services – Surgical pathology including consults during surgery

Module15:CodingMedicineServices »Assigning CPT codes for: – Supply and administration of vaccine/toxoids – Psychotherapy services – Dialysis services – Ophthamological services – Cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary

angioplasty and stent insertion procedures – Injections and infusion services Module16:HCPCSiiCoding » Assigning HCPCS Level II codes and

applicable modifiers

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