Read Below for Several Upcoming Important Webinars Related to 2014 Payment Changes, ICD-10 and Cash-Based Practice as well as Updated Current News

Also, we are looking for speakers interested in sharing their knowledge and expertise in a webinar format. We are especially looking for SLP's to present topics for the pediatric as well as adult and geriatric populations. In addition, looking for speakers for orthopedic topics for PT's and OT's. If interested, please email Rick Gawenda directly at info@gawendaseminars.com

Check out the latest news posted to Gawenda Seminars & Consulting website concerning significant changes to the 2014 PQRS program for private practices, CMS revised coverage of maintenance therapy, 2014 therapy cap, 2014 therapy cap exception process, 2014 manual medical review process, and changes to the 1500 claim form beginning April 1, 2014, just to name a few topics.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

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January 20, 2014

2014 Payment, Maintenance Coverage & Medicare G-Code Updates

This webinar will provide participants with the new and deleted CPT codes for 2014, current status of the therapy cap exception process and review process for claims exceeding $3700, current status of the therapy cap as it applies to hospital outpatient departments and critical access hospitals, the use of the advanced beneficiary notice for outpatient therapy services, and updates with case scenarios regarding functional limitation reporting (i.e. Medicare G-codes). In addition, Rick will discuss the newly revised CMS medical policy to ensure coverage for skilled maintenance care in the IRF, SNF and outpatient therapy settings.


For additional information and to register, go to
http://gawendaseminars.com/2014paymentupdates


January 21, 2014

Functional Approach to Understanding ICD-10 for PTs & OTs: With an Adult, Geriatric and Woman’s Health Focus

This ICD-10 educational program will provide ICD-10 information for PTs and OTs in a variety of settings. Examples provided in the session will focus on diagnoses seen and used in rehab and will focus on documentation specifically for PT and OT. The session will cover resources and tips related to transitioning to ICD-10.

For additional information and to register, go to
http://gawendaseminars.com/icd10ptot


February 18, 2014

Functional Approach to Understanding ICD-10 for SLPs: With an Adult and Geriatric Focus

This educational program will build upon the basics of ICD-10 by providing in-depth ICD-10 coding, documentation and payment information for a variety of settings for speech and language pathology (SLP) services. Examples provided in the session will focus on speech and language pathology case studies for adult and geriatric services. The session will cover resources and tips related to transitioning to ICD-10.

For additional information and to register, go to
http://gawendaseminars.com/icd10slp


March 11, 2014

Functional Approach to Understanding ICD-10 for PTs, OTs & SLPs: With a Pediatric Focus

This educational program will build upon the basics of ICD-10 by providing in-depth ICD-10 coding, documentation and payment information for a variety of settings for physical, occupation and speech and language pathology (SLP) therapy services. Examples provided in the session will focus on rehabilitation case studies for pediatric services. The session will cover resources and tips related to transitioning to ICD-10.

For additional information and to register, go to
http://gawendaseminars.com/icd10pediatrics


April 8, 2014

Documenting to Support Medical Necessity: Part 1

This webinar will review the necessary components of documentation for the initial evaluation and re-evaluation that will help you document the key points in supporting medical necessity and the skilled nature of therapy services.

For additional information and to register, go to
http://gawendaseminars.com/documentingpart1


April 24, 2014

Documenting to Support Medical Necessity: Part 2

This webinar will review the necessary components of documentation for the progress report, daily note, discharge report, and the Medicare certification and recertification process that will help you document the key points in supporting medical necessity and the skilled nature of therapy services.
http://gawendaseminars.com/documentingpart2

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