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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."

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

Anatomy: Dissecting Spinal Procedures (1.5 CEUs)
Various Training Specialist
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:

January 24, 2018 March 28, 2018 May 23, 2018

July 25, 2018 September 26, 2018 November 28, 2018

Advanced Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff: Complex Case Analysis (1.5 CEUs)
Erik Tolsma, CPC, Senior Manager of Reimbursement and 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:

February 6, 2018 April 3, 2018 June 5, 2018

August 2, 2018 October 3, 2018 December 4, 2018

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:

January 23, 2018 March 20, 2018 May 22, 2018

July 19, 2018 September 11, 2018 November 6, 2018

Cervical Arthroplasty Coding, Coverage and Support (NO 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:

January 11, 2018 March 6, 2018 May 8, 2018

July 17, 2018 September 13, 2018 November 8, 2018

Lumbar Spinal Fusion (1.0 CEUs)
Dawn Dalton, BSN, RN, Reimbursement Support & Darren Nance, CPC, Sr. 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:

January 30, 2018 March 22, 2018 May 17, 2018

July 24, 2018 September 18, 2018 November 13, 2018

MACRA, MIPS and BPCI (NO CEUs OFFERED)
Jane Anderson, RN, Reimbursement Manager
This course explains the basic components of Medicare MACRA, MIPS and BPCI programs.

Designed for office managers, office staff, hospital administrators and hospital staff.

To register for this course, click the desired date:

February 13, 2018 April 19, 2018 June 7, 2018

August 7, 2018 October 2, 2018 December 6, 2018

Reimbursement 101 (1.0 CEUs)
Gracie Farias, Sr. 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:

January 18, 2018 March 27, 2018 May 23, 2018

July 26, 2018 September 25, 2018 November 15, 2018

SI Fusion (NO 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:

February 22, 2018 April 17, 2018 June 12, 2018

August 15, 2018 October 9, 2018 December 11, 2018

Solving the Payer Puzzle: Evaluating and Negotiating Commercial Payer Reimbursement (NO CEUs OFFERED)
Gracie Farias, Sr. Reimbursement Manager
There are critical components that can lead to the success or failure in securing coverage and appropriate payment for technology. Participants will learn what managed care companies are looking for from the contracting process and how hospitals can work with payers for success.

Designed for those interested in the managed care contracting process as it applies to spine services.

To register for this course, click the desired date:

February 27, 2018 June 21, 2018 October 25, 2018

Therapy Access Solutions (NO CEUs OFFERED)
Dawn Dalton, BSN, RN, Reimbursement Support
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:

September 12, 2018 November 1, 2018