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).

Registration

Spine Academy Learning Series Registration

It's no longer necessary to travel to a classroom in order to stay abreast of changes in the industry. Now it's possible to go online and learn about the latest developments in the business of spine care, coding changes, regulations, and documentation requirements because Medtronic provides live interactive programs free of charge throughout the year. For more information, click on the brochure.

Please note: You can now download the webinar presentation from the registration page

*NEW* 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:
November 10, 2020

*NEW* MODIFIERS IN SPINE SURGERY: Coding & Support (1.0 CEUs)
Jane Anderson, RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
This course aids in understanding the rules and regulations for modifiers and how modifiers affect spine coding.
Designed for facility and physician office coders and staff.

To register for this course click on the desired date:
November 17, 2020

*NEW* Titan Spinal System (1.0 CEUs)
Dawn Dalton, BSN, RN, Reimbursement Support
This course provides a basic understanding of Titan nanoLOCK™ Technology and how the technology is both inspired by nature and driven by science. The course also includes information on Titan interbody fusion devices including indications, coding, and coverage.
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:
December 17, 2020

Advanced Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff: Complex Case Analysis (1.5 CEUs)
Darren Nance, CPC, Reimbursement Analyst
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:
December 23, 2020

Ambulatory Service Center (ASC): Coding, Coverage, and Reimbursement (1.0 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, 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:
December 3, 2020

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:
November 25, 2020

Bone Grafting: Coding, Coverage, and Support (1.0 CEUs Offered)
Lisa Benson RN, Therapy Access Solutions
There are many options for bone grafting in spinal surgery. This course gives a basic understanding of those various options. It also presents coding and coverage information for bone graft, and explains how to access Therapy Access Solutions as a resource for surgery prior authorizations and denials.
This course is 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:
December 9, 2020

Cervical Arthroplasty (1.0 CEUs Offered)
Dawn Dalton, BSN, RN, Reimbursement Support and Lisa Benson, Reimbursement Analyst
This course gives a basic understanding of artificial cervical disc replacement. It presents best practice information on how to avoid potential pitfalls with cervical arthroplasty prior authorizations and denials and explains how to access Therapy Access Solutions as a resource.
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:
November 11, 2020

For Beginners: Spine Coding for the Physician Office Staff (1.5 CEUs)
Erik Tolsma, CPC, Senior Manager of Reimbursement & Darren Nance, CPC, Reimbursement Analyst
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:
December 2, 2020

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.
This course is 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:
November 19, 2020

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 the desired date:
December 16, 2020

Reimbursement 101 (1.0 CEUs)
Jane Anderson, RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
This course explains the basic components of reimbursement: Coding , Coverage and Payment.
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:
November 4, 2020

SI Joint Fusion (1.0 CEUs Offered)
Dawn Dalton, BSN, RN, Reimbursement Support and Lisa Benson, Reimbursement Analyst
This course gives a basic understanding of SI Fusion using the RIALTO SI Fusion System including indications, contraindications, coding and coverage.
Designed for office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, and prior authorization staff.

To register for this course, click the desired date:
November 18, 2020

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 the desired date:
December 10, 2020