Spine Academy SpineLine Reimbursement

Learning Series

Spine Academy Learning Series

Registration is open for the Spine Academy Learning Series^SMcourses!

Medtronic is excited to announce that the new schedule is now posted online and available for your registration. We are happy to offer these interactive Web courses throughout the year, free of charge. You can review the course schedule and register online.

Many of the courses offered have received prior approval for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).* Official AAPC CEU certificates will be provided to those that register and attend the approved courses.

The AAPC is an organization that provides certified credentials to medical coders in physician offices, hospitals and outpatient centers. Each credentialed coder is required to earn a pre-defined number of CEUs per year. Our Spine Academy courses allow our customers to receive free CEU credit while learning the details of complex spine coding.

"This program/publication/subscription/etc. has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor."

*The following participants are not eligible for CEUs at this time – physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, and all MA & VT HCPs (including staff of MA/VT HCPs providing healthcare to individuals).

New Course Schedule

Spine Academy Courses for 2021

Register now with the links below for more Spine Academy!

Demystifying Spinal Surgery Reimbursement in the Hospital Setting (1.0 CEUs)
Jane Anderson, RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
Hospital reimbursement can be challenging, confusing, and mystifying. This course will help you understand MS-DRGs, MCC/CC, and coding for hospital facilities.
Designed for physicians, hospital billing and coding staff, hospital administrators, and hospital prior authorization staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
September 30, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
November 30, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

Advanced Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff: Complex Case Analysis (1.5 CEUs)
Darren Nance, CPC, Reimbursement Analystand Jane Anderson, RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
This course is designed for the experienced coder familiar with anatomy, acronyms, and spinal coding basics. Spine cases will be discussed along with the dissection of operative reports.
Designed for the advanced level coder in a physician practice.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
October 28, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
December 22, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

Spine Procedures in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC): Techniques, Coverage and Coding (1.5 CEUs Offered)
Jane Anderson, RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
The ever-changing healthcare market has seen increasing procedure volume growth in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in recent years, and future growth is predicted. This course features information on navigating payer negotiation, procedures, coding, quality reporting, prior authorization, and reimbursement in the ASC setting.
Designed for hospital and physician office coders and other staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
October 6, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
December 1, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

Cervical Spinal Procedures and Approaches (1.0 CEUs Offered)
Jane Anderson, RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
This course details approaches and coding for cervical fusion procedures.
Designed for physicians, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, hospital administrators and prior authorization staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
October 20, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
December 2, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

For Beginners: Spine Coding for the Physician Office Staff (1.5 CEUs)
Darren Nance, CPC, Reimbursement Analyst and Jane Anderson, RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
Even an experienced coder can be challenged with the complexities of spinal procedure coding. Coding staff less experienced in coding spinal procedures will benefit from the basic overview of spinal anatomy, spinal instrumentation, and basic coding information.
Designed for Physician Office Staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
October 27, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
December 21, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

INFUSE BMP Bone Graft: Coding, Coverage, & Support (1.0 CEUs)
Lisa Benson RN, Therapy Access Solutions
This course gives a basic understanding of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP), to include Medtronic’s BMP product INFUSE. The course includes information on indications, contraindications, coding, and coverage.
Designed for hospital administrators, physicians, OR staff, office managers, physician office staff, prior auth staff, and hospital billing and coding staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
September 22, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
November 24, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Surgical Techniques and Coding (1.0 CEUs)
Dawn Dalton, BSN, RN, Reimbursement Support & Darren Nance, CPC, Senior Reimbursement Analyst
This course details approaches and coding for lumbar fusion (PLIF, TLIF, DLIF, ALIF and OLIF).
Designed for physicians, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, hospital administrators and prior authorization staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
October 13, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
December 15, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

Therapy Access Solutions: Navigating the Insurance Appeals Process + Medtronic Resources for Providers & Patients (NO CEUs OFFERED)
Veronica Cooper RN, Therapy Access Solutions
In this course, participants will learn how to navigate the appeal process with payers and resources available through Medtronic.
Designed for the physician office staff who are experiencing insurance denials for spine surgeries.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
December 8, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

Solving the Payer Puzzle (1.0 CEU’s)
Jane Anderson RN Sr Reimbursement Manager
Provides information on what payers expect when negotiating, the negotiation process, and information you will need when negotiating.
Designed for physician office staff and hospital staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
September 29, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT

Anatomy: Dissecting Spinal Procedures (1.5 CEUs)
Various Training Specialists
Understanding the complexity of spinal anatomy is essential for proper coding. This course presents the intricate details of spinal procedures and explains the corresponding CPT and ICD-10-CM procedure codes. Be prepared for a great anatomy course that will clarify spinal procedures.
Designed for hospital and physician office coders and other staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
September 1, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
November 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST

Pain Control Techniques: Coding, Coverage, & Support (1.0 CEUs)
Lisa Benson RN, CPC, CCN, CDDN Therapy Access Solutions
This course provides information on pain therapy modalities for patients with spinal disorders.
This course includes coding, coverage, and reimbursement support.
Designed for hospital and physician office coders and other staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
October 7, 2021, at 1:00 pm CDT
December 7, 2021, at 1:00 pm CST