Recognized as the “Gold Standard” for Radiation Oncology
billing, compliance & coding training…
BMSi Seminars (formerly known as CCN Seminars) are conducted by industry expert Carl R. Bogardus, Jr., M.D., a renowned radiation oncologist and past president of both ACR and ASTRO. BMSi Seminars speakers include D. Scott Simmons, BSRT (R)(T), ROCC, President of Eagle Consulting and Susan Vannoni, MS, RT (R)(T) President of Radiation Oncology Consulting, LLC. Both Mr. Simmons and Ms. Vannoni are radiation therapists with years of experience auditing and working with radiation oncologists and their staffs.
These day-and-a-half comprehensive courses include the latest Medicare rulings and CPT codes, as well as examples of their proper application. Professional, technical and global billing situations are addressed. Dr. Bogardus’ most recent publication, “Principles of Billing, Coding, & Compliance in Radiation Oncology”, is utilized throughout the seminar; a copy is included with paid attendance.
Following the seminar’s final session on Friday, an optional chart audit workshop is offered from 12 noon – to 1:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chart and the billing sheets associated with that chart to utilize during the audit workshop.Workshop attendees will be taught how to audit their own charts.
BMSi radiation oncology billing and coding seminars are limited in size to ensure quality and guarantee personalized attention. Reservations are made on a first come – first serve opportunity. In order to accommodate attendees’ needs, BMSi Seminars are offered at various locations, in the United States, throughout the year.
Upon completion of the BMSi Seminar, attendees receive 12 CEU’s with ASRT & AAPC and 6 CEU’s for ROCC®. Beginning May, 2008, Dosimetrists will receive 12 credits for MCDB. *The joint BMSi/AMAC seminar CEU awards may be larger.
CEU Certificates will be provided following the end of the final session. No partial credit will be awarded for attending less than the designated activity planned time. Those participants leaving before the end of the final session will not receive CEU certificates. Keep in mind, this is a stipulation from the accrediting entities not a BMSi rule.
Each attendee is entitled to 30-days free Limited Consulting Services. This complimentary service allows attendees to submit questions via email for 30 days post-seminar.
This conference is made possible in part by unrestricted educational grants from BMSi Seminars and the ONCOCHART Program.
Both ONCOCHART and BMSi are partially owned by Carl R. Bogardus, Jr., M.D.
Disclosures:
None of the speakers have any commercial support to disclose.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Throughout the session, we will be answering participants questions related to radiation oncology billing and coding issues, dilemmas with their local insurance carriers and Medicare, and other associated topics. The participants will have an opportunity to discuss their own clinical examples of these procedures and how they relate to their individual practices. Audience participation is encouraged and 10 minutes will be devoted to each 1 hour session for questions/answers.
Upon completion of this activity:
You should recognize the vital importance of compliance with all existing rules and regulations of Medicare and other insurance carriers.
You should relate to proper and accurate documentation of all performed procedures.
You should be able to identify and employ effective charge capture.
You should be able to recognize and categorize correct submission to billing.
You should be able to apply all these skills to all procedures done in radiation oncology.
Disclosures:
None of the speakers have any commercial support to disclose.
Disclaimer
BMSi (dba Dare To Dream) acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations or other services connected with this booking seminar. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. BMSi and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns, accepts no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the state in which they are provided.
Payment: Make checks payable to BMSi Seminars. All major credit cards are accepted.