SpineLine™ Learning Series SpineLine Reimbursement

Advanced Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff | Complex Case Analysis (1.5 CEUs)

This course is designed for the experienced coder, familiar with anatomy, instrumentation, common spinal procedures, acronyms, and spinal coding basics. Spinal case studies will be discussed along with the dissection of operative reports. We will also discuss various Medtronic resources that are available.

Presented by Joshua Nance, MS, CPC Reimbursement Analyst. Designed for hospital administrators, physicians, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, physician office staff, and prior authorization and denial staff.

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     Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 1:00 pm CDT

Anatomy | Dissecting Spinal Procedures (1.5 CEUs)

Understanding the complexity of spinal anatomy is essential for proper coding. This course presents the intricate details of spinal anatomy and procedures while also explaining the corresponding CPT and ICD-10-CM procedure codes. Be prepared for a great anatomy course that will clarify spinal procedures and coding. We will also discuss various Medtronic resources that are available.

Presented by various training specialists. Designed for hospital administrators, physicians, OR staff, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, physician office staff, and prior authorization and denial staff.

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     Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 1:00 pm CST

Bone Grafting | Coding, Coverage, & Support (1.5 CEUs)

There are many options for bone grafting in spinal surgery. This course presents a basic understanding of those various options. This course also presents a basic understanding of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP), to include Medtronic’s BMP product Infuse.™ This course includes information on indications, contraindications, coding, and coverage. We will also discuss various Medtronic resources that are available.

Presented by Joshua Nance, MS, CPC Reimbursement Analyst. Designed for hospital administrators, physicians, OR staff, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, physician office staff, and prior authorization and denial staff.

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     Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 1:00 pm CST

Cervical & Lumbar | Spinal Procedures, Approaches, and Coding (1.5 CEUs)

This course details approaches and coding for cervical and lumbar fusion procedures. This course presents anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, anterior cervical disc replacement, posterior/posterolateral cervical fusion, occipital cervical fusion, and posterior cervical laminectomies. We’ll also go in-depth on anterior/posterior lumbar interbody fusions, posterior/posterolateral fusions, and lumbar spinal decompression procedures and coding. We will also discuss various Medtronic resources that are available.

Presented by Joshua Nance, MS, CPC Reimbursement Analyst. Designed for hospital administrators, physicians, OR staff, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, physician office staff, and prior authorization and denial staff.

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     Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 1:00 pm CST

Demystifying Reimbursement (1.5 CEUs)

Reimbursement can be challenging, confusing, and mystifying. This course will help you understand Medicare Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs), major complications and comorbidities (MCC/CC), sites of service (SOS), modifiers, bundled payments, and coding for hospital facilities. We will also discuss various Medtronic resources that are available.

Presented by Joshua Nance, MS, CPC Reimbursement Analyst. Designed for hospital administrators, ASC staff, physicians, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, physician office staff, and prior authorization and denial staff.

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     Thursday, August, 2023, at 1:00 pm CST

For Beginners | Spine Coding for Physician Office Staff (1.5 CEUs)

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 this basic overview. This course presents an overview of spinal anatomy, spinal instrumentation, spinal procedure coding basics, common spinal procedures, documentation, and billing and reimbursement. We will also discuss various Medtronic resources that are available.

Presented by Joshua Nance, MS, CPC Reimbursement Analyst. Designed for hospital administrators, physicians, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, physician office staff, and prior authorization and denial staff.

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     Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 1:00 pm CST

Spine Procedures in the ASC | Techniques, Coding, Coverage, & Support (1.5 CEUs)

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. We will also discuss the surgical techniques and coding for Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (SIJF), Cervical Arthroplasty, and Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement (CADR). We will also discuss various Medtronic resources that are available.

Presented by Joshua Nance, MS, CPC Reimbursement Analyst. Designed for ASC staff, physicians, OR staff, office managers, physician office staff, and prior authorization and denial staff.

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     Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm CDT
     Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1:00 pm CDT