SpineLine™ Learning Series SpineLine Reimbursement

Robotic Assisted Spinal Surgery (1.0 CEU) *New Course

Dawn Dalton BSN RN, Senior Reimbursement Analysis, Therapy Access Solutions
This course presents information on Robotic Assisted spinal surgery, coding and coverage information, as well as resources available through Medtronic.
Designed for hospital administrators, physicians, surgeons, OR staff, office managers, physician office staff, prior auth staff, and hospital billing and coding staff

     To register for this course, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     June 30, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST
     October 4, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST
     December 20, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

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

Joshua Nance MS, 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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     April 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT 
     August 2, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT 
     October 6, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

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

Jane Anderson RN, Senior Reimbursement Manager
This course is designed for experienced coders 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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     June 7, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     October 18, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     December 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

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 codes. Be prepared for a great anatomy course that will clarify spinal procedures.
ned for hospital and physician office coders and other staff

     To register for this course, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     May 3, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     August 11, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     November 10, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

Cervical Spinal Procedures and Approaches (1.0 CEU)

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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     June 15, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     August 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     November 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

Lumbar Spinal Fusion: Surgical Techniques and Coding (1.5 CEUs)

Dawn Dalton BSN RN, Senior Reimbursement Analysis, Therapy Access Solutions and Joshua Nance MS, CPC-A, 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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     May 26, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     July 28, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     October 26, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

Bone Grafting: Coding, Coverage, & Support (1.0 CEU)

Lisa Benson RN, CPC, CCN, CDDN 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..
Designed for physicians, office managers, hospital billing and coding staff, hospital administrators, and prior authorization staff

     To register for this course, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     May 24, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     August 4, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     December 6, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

INFUSE BMP Bone Graft: Coding, Coverage, & Support (1.0 CEU)

Lisa Benson RN, CPC, CCN, CDDN 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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:  
     April 21, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST
     July 7, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST
     September 6, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

Spine Procedures in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC): Techniques, Coverage and Coding (1.5 CEUs)

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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     July 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     September 21, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT
     December 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT

Demystifying Spinal Surgery Reimbursement in the Hospital Setting (1.5 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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     May 18, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     September 29, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     November 22, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

Solving the Payer Puzzle (1.0 CEU)

Jane Anderson RN, Senior 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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     April 19, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     November 30, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST

Pain Control Techniques: Coding, Coverage, & Support (1.0 CEU)

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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     April 26, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     June 21, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     AUgust 25, 2022, 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, hold Ctrl and click on the desired date:
     April 12, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     July 13, 2022, at 1:00 pm CDT  
     September 15, 2022, at 1:00 pm CST