Practice ManagementCoding &

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THE AMERICAN PATHOLOGY FOUNDATIONThe American Pathology Foundation (APF) is a professional society devoted to the business of pathology.Founded in 1959, the Foundation focuses on providing quality educational programs, practice managementresources and networking opportunities for its members. Each educational topic within the Foundation’sprograms is carefully selected and developed to meet pathologists’ and practice managers’ most currentneeds and provide them with practical management information for implementation within their practices.

CME MISSION STATEMENTThe American Pathology Foundation provides modern medical management information focused on the practice ofanatomic and clinical pathology, as well as a forum for information exchange through continuing medical educationfor practicing pathologists and pathology managers in North America, our target audience. The Foundation co-sponsorslive seminars in pathology, and disseminates medical management information through our educational programsand other member communications. The APF anticipates that this activity will enhance the ability of board-certifiedpathologists to more effectively manage their medical practice, valuable time, financial and laboratory resources.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSGregory S. Henderson, MD, PhDPresident Kelley W. Suskie, MHSASecretary – TreasurerKaren S. Thompson, MDPast President

Robert C. Babkowski, MD, MMMJohn A. Baci, MBA, C-PMSamuel K. Caughron, MDKelli A. Chase, MD, MBAJudy Frost, RN, C-PMStanette Kennebrew, MBA, JD Karim E. Sirgi, MD, MBA Jill L. Zyrek, MD

APF PROGRAM COMMITTEE CODING & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEMINARSJohn Baci, MBA, C-PMJudy Frost, RN, C-PMStanette Kennebrew, MBA, JDKaren S. Thompson, MD

AMERICAN PATHOLOGY FOUNDATION1540 S Coast Hwy., Suite 204Laguna Beach, CA 92651Phone: 877-993-9935 • Fax: 949-376-3456www.apfconnect.orgBradley J. Lund, Executive DirectorMelissa A. Lord-Toof, Director of Operations

CONTINUING EDUCATIONThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordancewith the Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of the Accredi-tation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)through the joint providership of the American Society for ClinicalPathology (ASCP) with the American Pathology Foundation(APF). ASCP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuingmedical education for physicians. The ASCP designates this liveeducational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1Credits™. Physicians should onlyclaim credit commensurate withthe extent of their participationin the activity.

Non-Physician Attendees atAPF’s 2018 Coding and PracticeManagement Seminars can earn13 credits towards the AmericanPathology Foundation’s Practice Managers’ Certification and theorganizational designation: APF C-PM. This designation encourageseducational excellence within the APF non-physician membershipthrough attendance and participation in pathology and practicemanagement related programs.

APF has also applied for CEU credits through the AmericanAcademy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for the 2018 PracticalPathology Coding & Compliance Seminars (Day 1 of the Program).Forms to claim credit for CME, CEU and C-PM activities will beprovided on site and can be returned to the Registration Desk atthe conclusion of the program or may be mailed or faxed to theAPF National Office. Certificates are emailed to participants.

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MONDAY, APRIL 16, 20187:00 – 8:00 am REGISTRATION n Storyville Ballroom Foyer 7:00 – 8:00 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS n Storyville III Ballroom & Foyer

8:00 am – 5:00 pm APF 2018 PRACTICAL PATHOLOGY CODING & COMPLIANCE SEMINARS n Storyville I/II Ballroom 8:00 – 8:15 am INTRODUCTION & WELCOME Moderator: Karen S. Thompson, MD, Past President, APF, Professor & Interim Chair, Dept. of Pathology, John A. Burns Schoolof Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

8:15 - 9:15 am n CODING n Storyville I/II Ballroom ESSENTIAL CODING AND MEDICARE RULE UPDATES FOR 2018Brenda Cox, MT(ASCP), CPC, Editor, APF Pathology Service Coding Handbook, Wimberley, TX Accurate CPT and ICD code selection is integral to proper billing practices. In addition, many other details must be consideredwhen creating a billing claim for pathology services. 2018 pathology CPT and ICD coding updates will be discussed. Changes innon-coding regulations that impact pathology billing processes will also be presented.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Understand how to implement CPT and ICD coding changes for 2018n Review pending fee schedule changes affecting pathology and laboratory servicesn Apply 2018 MACRA policy revisions and discuss options for pathology reporting

9:15 – 9:30 am Q&A / DISCUSSION ON MORNING SESSION

9:30 – 10:20 am n CODING n Storyville I/II Ballroom WHO IS LOOKING AT YOUR CLAIMS: UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION REQUESTS RECEIVED BY YOUR PRACTICEBrenda Cox, MT(ASCP), CPC CMS and private insurers utilize several initiatives to prevent improper payments before a claim is processed, and to identify andrecoup improper payments after the claim is processed. This session will outline the different types of audit contractors and tipsfor identifying and monitoring audit requests. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Become familiar with the types and scope of governmental auditsn Consider various types of information and/or audit requests that may be receivedn Determine how to respond to requests for billing and claims information

10:20 am –10:30 pm Q&A / DISCUSSION ON MORNING SESSION10:30 – 11:00 am CODING SEMINARS MORNING BREAK & EXHIBITS n Storyville Ballroom Foyer

11:00 – 11:50 am n COMPLIANCE n Storyville I/II Ballroom HOW ARE WE DOING? BASIC CONCEPTS TO AUDIT YOUR PATHOLOGY SERVICESBrenda Cox, MT (ASCP), CPCQuality health care is based on accurate and complete clinical documentation in the medical record. Pathology report auditsspecifically target and evaluate procedural and diagnosis code selection as determined by documentation. This session will explorethe auditing process to identify practices that help ensure correct coding and compliance with regulatory issues.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Establish a basic understanding of the overall audit processn Identify issues and carry out the audit processn Apply audit findings in the practice setting

11:50 am – 12:00 pm Q&A / DISCUSSION ON MORNING SESSIONS12:00 – 1:10 pm CODING SEMINARS LUNCH & EXHIBITS n Storyville III Ballroom & Foyer

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1:10 – 2:30 pm n COMPLIANCE n Storyville I/II Ballroom SQUEEZING THE ORANGE - GETTING THE MOST JUICE FROM YOUR REVENUE CYCLE MANAGEMENT PROCESS Doug Knapman, MBA, President, Auxvona, LLC, Edwardsburg, MI Review priority aspects of the revenue management cycle to ensure your practice is receiving its rightful compensation for itsservices. Gain a deeper understanding of the formula CMS uses to determine its compensation for each CPT code. In addition toidentifying the work, practice expense and malpractice components of the formula, we will take a deeper dive to understand theinformation that goes into each of these elements.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Review key areas to prioritize in the billing and payment cyclen Select appropriate key performance indicators to monitor revenue cycle managementn Describe the formula used for calculating CMS allowed amounts including the three different relative value units and

Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs)n Identify key cost information used in developing CMS’s RVUs for comparison

2:30 – 2:45 pm Q&A / DISCUSSION ON AFTERNOON SESSION2:45 – 3:15 pm CODING SEMINARS AFTERNOON BREAK & EXHIBITS n Storyville Ballroom Foyer

3:15 – 4:45 pm n 2018 PATHOLOGy LEGAL & REGULATORy UPDATE n Storyville I/II Ballroom ANOTHER YEAR OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UNCERTAINTY? Elizabeth “Liz” Sullivan, Esq., Member, McDonald Hopkins, Cleveland, OH2017 was a tumultuous year for healthcare policy and rule making and the outlook for 2018 is similarly uncertain. This session willreview the legislative areas most likely to impact pathology providers in 2018.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Identify legislative changes and the administrative climate most likely to impact health care delivery in 2018n Review the practical legal issues that pathology providers faced in 2017 and that are likely to continue in 2018n Discuss recommendations for pathology providers and strategies to prepare and navigate such issues

4:45 – 5:00 pm Q&A / DISCUSSION ON AFTERNOON SESSION 5:30 – 7:00 pm NETWORKING RECEPTION & EXHIBITS n Storyville Ballroom Foyer

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 20187:00 – 8:00 am REGISTRATION n Storyville Ballroom Foyer 7:00 – 8:00 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS n Storyville III Ballroom & Foyer

8:00 am – 5:00 pm APF 2018 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEMINARS n Storyville I / II Ballroom 8:00 – 8:10 am INTRODUCTION & WELCOME Moderator: Kelley Suskie, MHSA, Secretary/Treasurer, APF, Program Administrator, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY

8:10 – 9:10 am n LEADERSHIP n Storyville I / II BallroomA STRATEGIC APPROACH TO PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPSDoug Knapman, MBA, President, Auxvona, LLC, Edwardsburg, MIIs your practice developing relationships with its key influencers and gate keepers? This session will cover identifying your practice'skey relationships and develop a strategy for prioritizing the time spent on the important, not just the convenient relationships.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Review key concepts of strategic relationships and why they are importantn Identify the different types of strategic relationships, including those most important to your practicen Organize a strategy for building and maintaining strategic practice relationships

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9:10 – 10:10 am n OPERATIONS n Storyville I/II Ballroom DRIVING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT WITH QUALITY CONTROL: A PROCESS PERSPECTIVE Robert Schmidt, MD, PhD, MBA, Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UTThis session will provide an understanding of three fundamental concepts of quality control: stability, capability and controllability.A top level approach to quality improvement will be presented along with practical tools to implement each phase of the qualityimprovement process.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Distinguish between assignable cause and common cause variation and apply these concepts to process improvementn Estimate common cause variation in the design of control charts and develop alternative methods of chartingn Consider common metrics such as stability and capability to assess process improvement

10:10 – 10:20 am Q&A / DISCUSSION ON MORNING SESSIONS10:20 – 10:50 am PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEMINARS MORNING BREAK & EXHIBITS n Storyville Ballroom Foyer

10:50 – 11:50 am n FINANCE n Storyville I/II BallroomDESIGNING A VALUE-BASED PRACTICE MODEL: SETTING THE STAGE FOR 2018 AND BEYONDRobert Tessier, MPH, Senior Reimbursement Consultant, HBP Services, Woodbridge, CT How can you design a practice model that adds value for all stakeholders: Pathologists, Administrators and Billing Managers?This session will cover developing a system of incentives to maximize the financial success of your practice. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Compensate Pathologists for adding value through performance-based incentives n Structure bonuses for Practice Administrators generating incremental income through creative strategiesn Develop a reward system to achieve superior billing results

11:50 am – 12:00 pm Q&A / DISCUSSION ON MORNING SESSION12:00 – 1:00 pm PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEMINARS LUNCH & EXHIBITS n Storyville III Ballroom & Foyer

1:00 – 2:00 pm n INFORMATICS n Storyville I/II BallroomANALYTICS FOR THE PATHOLOGY PRACTICEDennis Winsten, MS, Dennis Winsten & Associates, Inc., Tucson, AZ Timely access to accurate performance metrics is the single biggest requirement for labs wanting to improve both operationaland financial performance while concurrently contributing to enhanced patient care. This session will describe best practices inanalytics for operational and clinical improvement and success.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Identify how analytics can improve clarity of the operational and clinical characteristics of the laboratoryn Gain insights on how other laboratories are using analytics in daily practicen Define key characteristics and evaluation criteria in the selection, acquisition and implementation of analytics software

2:00 – 2:15 pm Q&A / DISCUSSION ON AFTERNOON SESSION2:15 – 2:45 pm PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEMINARS AFTERNOON BREAK & EXHIBITS n Storyville Ballroom Foyer

2:45 – 4:00 pm n PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT n Storyville I/II BallroomMASTERING LABORATORY CHANGEKimberly Sanford, MD, MT(ASCP),Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VANathan Johnson, PhD, MT(ASCP), Chair, Medical Laboratory Science Program, College Health Professions, UAMS, Little Rock, ARFred Rodriguez, Jr, MD, Emma Moss Professor of Pathology, LSU Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA Change is an ever present force that influences laboratory administration to act or react. This session will explore solutions thatequip lab leaders to forecast, implement, sustain and celebrate change. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

n Identify elements required for strategic changen Discuss methods to implement and sustain change n Predict and manage change in the laboratory

4:00 – 4:10 pm Q&A / DISCUSSION ON AFTERNOON SESSION / CONCLUDING REMARKS

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