On-Demand Webinars
Enhancing Language Access: Communication with Limited English Proficient Patients
Recorded on June 30, 2010
Learn about resources for physicians and complimentary interpreter services.
 
Billing & Coding Bootcamp
(0 upcoming webinars, 4 archived webinars)
Back by popular demand, this comprehensive series combines a live in-person seminar on Friday April 30 at the ACCMA Offices in Oakland with several in-depth 2 hour webinars spread throughout May and June. Sign up for the whole series or just those modules where you could use some additional training. Whether you need a top-to-bottom crash course or just a refresher, our Billing & Coding Bootcamp series has what you need!
Webinar #1: Surgery Coding
Recorded on May 14, 2010      Time Zone Converter
Covers global or "packaged" services, "separate", "add-on" and "multiple" procedures, and a complete review of the surgery section of CPT.
 
Webinar #2: Procedures, Services and Modifiers
Recorded on May 28, 2010      Time Zone Converter
Coding and billing diagnostic procedures and services. Correct modifier selection and documenting to support reporting specific modifiers.
 
Webinar #3: Managing & Preventing Claims Denials
Recorded on June 18, 2010      Time Zone Converter
Understand the reasons why a claim may be denied, how to correct the claim, how to resubmit it, and guidance to prevent a claim from being denied in the first place.
 
Webinar #4: Understanding Insurance Guidelines and Maximizing Payout
Recorded on June 25, 2010      Time Zone Converter
Know the rules and guidelines from the insurance companies, and also know what laws and regulations the insurance companies must follow.
 
Financial Benchmarking: Improve Practice Profitability
Recorded on April 21, 2010
Given the uncertainty of Medicare reimbursement rates, mastery of benchmarking is especially important. This workshop will teach critical skills in analyzing the practice profit/loss statement, accounts receivable ratios and cost accounting and how to access specialty comparison norms for benchmarking.
 
Avoiding Embezzlement: Strategies to Protect Your Practice
Recorded on March 17, 2010
It has been estimated that one in six doctors will experience embezzlement at some time during their practice years. A busy doctor is an easy target for embezzlement. In a down economy, a doctor may be even more at risk.

Real life case examples will be discussed. The importance of educational, credit checks and drug screening will

also be covered.
 
Blueprint for Success: How to Effectively Negotiate PPO Agreements
Recorded on March 3, 2010
Do your payer contracts need to be renegotiated? This
webinar covers benchmarking, carve-outs, understanding
multiple procedures, implants and unbundled procedures,
detecting contract issues, preparing the Negotiation Letter
and effective negotiation strategies.
 
Mastering Modifiers - Enhancing Revenue
Recorded on February 18, 2010
Appropriate modifier use can contribute significantly to your bottom line revenue by accurately conveying the complexities of the services you render to an insurer. More important than simply attaching a modifier to a service is knowing which modifier is appropriate and when its use is beneficial.
 
Adopting and Implementing Electronic Health Records
(0 upcoming webinars, 3 archived webinars)
For the first time in history, physicians will be given incentive funds for the adoption of an electronic health record, even if they have already purchased a system. Failure to adopt and implement can also result in future payment reductions. This three-part webinar series covers how to qualify for federal funds, what to know before buying a system, and choosing the right system.
EHR Webinar#1: Overview of HITECH Act and Federal Stimulus Money
Recorded on January 20, 2010      Time Zone Converter
This first in a series of webinars will provide vital information to assist you in understanding how much incentive funds are available, how to qualify and steps you should take to succeed.
 
EHR Webinar #2: What to Know BEFORE buying a system!
Recorded on February 10, 2010      Time Zone Converter
This second in a series of webinars will provide practical steps you can start today to understand readiness and improve your chances of effectively implementing a system.
 
EHR Webinar #3: Choosing a System: How to do it right!
Recorded on March 10, 2010      Time Zone Converter
This final program in a series of webinars will focus on how to correctly choose and negotiate an EHR system purchase and implementation.
 
Medicare Hot Topics
Recorded on January 13, 2010
Billing for Consultations & "Participation" Options