Update on Arthroscopic E & M and Surgical Coding
2 Category 1 CME credit hours of lecture
Thursday, November 18
4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
William R. Beach, MD – Chairman
Louis F. McIntyre, MD
Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the participant will:
• Understand the effects of the current health care legislation.
• Update on coding changes and regulatory issues.
• Review E&M coding rules and their implications (RAC’s).
• Provide ample time to review participant coding questions.
To register, please complete the Advance Registration form.
This is a practical, not theoretical course. By attending this course, you will generate more income by working smarter, not harder.
Current Concepts in MRI Interpretation of the Knee, Shoulder and Hip
1.5 Category 1 CME credit hours of lecture
Saturday, November 20
Presentation: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Hollis G. Potter, MD - Chairman
Russell C. Fritz, MD
Objectives:
At the completion of this symposium, the participants will:
• Review MRI of the rotator cuff, impingement and instability, including SLAP lesions and shoulder of the throwing athlete.
• Review MRI of the elbow with regards to tendinosis, cartilage abnormalities.
• Recognize characteristics lesions of the TFC and intrinsic ligaments.
• In the knee, the MRI appearance and diagnostic parameters of meniscal disorders, ligamentous disruption,
cartilage lesions and bone marrow injury will be reviewed.
• Both the pre and post operative appearances will be discussed.
• SLAP lesions and other isolated labral pathology will be discussed.
• Cartilage and labral lesions of the hip will also be discussed, as they appear on MRI examination, including FAI.
To register, please complete the Advance Registration form
***NEW*** Fellows Symposium
2 Category 1 CME credit hours of lecture
The AANA Fellows Symposium is designed for recent Fellowship graduates and current Fellows.
Friday, November 19
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Mark H. Getelman, MD – Chairman
Agenda
• Current Orthopaedic Practice Trends: Data from the MGMA-Medical Group Management Association, Key Economic Success Indicators, Factors Critical for Success
• Anatomy of a Physician Employment Contract
• What type of practice is best for me? Small Group, Large Group, Multispecialty Clinic-HMO, Hospital based practice, Academic
• Ancillaries and Overhead
• Panel Discussion Q & A with faculty and newly practicing physicians
• AANA and you-Benefits of AANA membership
Educational Objectives
1. Outline and define the important factors for a successful orthopaedic practice and explain the key economic indicators to evaluate a practice.
2. Explain the key points that should be included in a physician employment contract.
3. Describe the various types of orthopaedic practices and discuss the pros and cons of each option.
4. Outline Ancillary revenue opportunities in orthopaedic practices and explain how they can impact practice selection and relative overhead %.
To register, please complete the Advance Registration form.