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AUA Practice Management & Coding Program (2023)
Management, Leadership and Coding for Your Urology Practice!
****This program is now FULLY VIRTUAL!!****
This 2-day, VIRTUAL program addresses the hot topics facing today's urology practices and offers practical advice on how to survive and thrive in the current environment. Designed specifically with the practice administrator and coder in mind, this program provides relevant cutting-edge management and leadership education with an increased emphasis on coding and reimbursement.
FEATURING COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
- Angela Gilfillan, CMPE, CASC
- Edna R. Maldonado, CPC, ACS-UR, ICD-10-CM AHIMA Trainer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Maintaining Practice Independence
- Outsourcing for Practice Growth and Efficiencies
- Utilizing Advanced Practice Providers for Optimal Patient Care and Office Efficiency
- Mitigating the Burden of Prior Authorizations
- Creating an Effective Compliance Program
- Tools and Analytics for Determining the Practice Impact of Changes to the Physician Fee schedule and Reimbursement
CODING & REIMBURSEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Evaluation & Management (E/M) Services Update
- 2023 CPT Code Changes: Need to Know Updates and Clarifications
- Billing in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ACS)
- Correct Use of Modifiers
- Public Health Emergency (PHE) Updates
- 2023 Medicare Updates: Comment Period Hot Topics
REGISTER NOW to attend!
Attendees can choose between THREE options:
- Live Virtual : Attend Both Days
- Live Virtual: Attend Thursday only (Practice Management content)
- Live Virtual: Attend Friday only (Coding content)
Registration Fees
LIVE VIRTUAL
| Live Virtual: Both Days | Live Virtual: Thursday Only | Live Virtual: Friday Only |
Member/Practice Managers' Network (PMN) Subscriber | $875 | $545 | $545 |
Non-member | $1,095 | $685 | $685 |
Target Audience
- Practice Administrators
- Coders
- Physicians involved in managing a urology practice
- Other Office Staff
Learning Objectives
Coming soon!
Coming Soon!
Education Council Disclosures
Education Council Disclosures_2022.pdf
COI Review Work Group Disclosures
COI Review Work Group Disclosures_2023.pdf
AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
AUA ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
ACCREDITATION:
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION:
The American Urological Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
OTHER LEARNERS:
The AUA is not accredited to offer credit to participants who are not MDs or DOs. However, the AUA will issue documentation of participation that states that the activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
EVIDENCE BASED CONTENT:
It is the policy of the AUA to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.
AUA DISCLOSURE POLICY:
All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, presenters, authors) are required to disclose to the provider all financial relationships with any commercial interest during the previous 24 months. The AUA must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and mitigate any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.
MITIGATION OF IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
All disclosures will be reviewed by the AUA Conflict of Interest (COI) Review Work Group Chair and/or Vice Chair for identification of conflicts of interest. The AUA COI Review Work Group, working with Office of Education staff, will document the mechanism(s) for management and mitigation of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to mitigate conflict of interest:
- Peer review for valid, evidence-based content by the AUA COI Review Work Group.
- Attestation that clinical recommendations are evidence-based and free of commercial bias.
- Introduction of a debate format (point-counterpoint)
- Inclusion of moderated panel discussion with unbiased moderator
- Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
- Divestiture of the relationship by faculty
- Recusal from controlling relevant aspects of planning
- Selection of alternative faculty for specific topic
OFF-LABEL OR UNAPPROVED USE OF DRUGS OR DEVICES:
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
AUA Members and Practice Managers' Network (PMN) Subscribers save 25%! For more information on membership benefits, visit www.AUAnet.org/Join.
Course Registration Fees
LIVE VIRTUAL
| Live Virtual: Both Days | Live Virtual: Thursday Only | Live Virtual: Friday Only |
Member/Practice Managers' Network (PMN) Subscriber | $875 | $545 | $545 |
Non-member | $1,095 | $685 | $685 |
Cancellation Policy
AUA Education & Research reserves the right to cancel any portion of this activity if a minimum enrollment is not reached before June 9, 2023. If AUA Education & Research cancels any portion of this activity, notification will be sent by June 16, 2023.
Live Courses: An administrative fee of 15% is assessed if registration is cancelled up to six weeks prior to the course. If registration is cancelled four to six weeks from the course, the cancellation fee is 50% of the registration fee paid. No registration fees will be refunded less than four weeks prior to the course.
Webcast: Cancellations must be made no later than one week prior to the live course. Subscription fees will not be refunded after the cancellation period. Purchases after the live course date are not eligible for a refund.
Registration Transfer: Customers switching from an option of lesser value to a higher value will be required to pay the difference in cost between the two options. Switching to an option of lesser value from a higher value must be made no later than to six weeks prior to the course and will be subject to an administrative fee of 15% of the cost of the course from which they are transferring. Transfer of registration from a higher value option to an option of lesser value past six weeks prior to the course will not receive a refund.
Cancellations must be made in writing. Requests may be made via mail or fax to 410-689-3912. Questions? Call 1-800-908-9414 or email registration@AUAnet.org.
ATTENDEE INFORMATION & POLICIES
AUA Anti-Harassment Policy: AUA Commitment: AUA is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas and is free of harassment and discrimination. All meeting participants are expected to behave professionally and treat others with respect, follow venue rules, and alert AUA staff or security of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress.
Reporting Harassment: It is the policy of the AUA that all meeting participants will enjoy an environment free from discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Harassing behavior by meeting participants will not be tolerated. If an individual experiences or witnesses harassment, he or she should contact Janet Skorepa, AUA EVP, at jskorepa@AUAnet.org or Maureen E. Cones, Esq., AUA General Counsel, at mcones@auanet.org or use a venue phone and ask for security if he or she feels unsafe. All complaints will be treated seriously and responded to promptly.
The AUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including refusing or revoking the registration of any individual, without refund, as long as such refusal is consistent with applicable law and AUA policy.
Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the American Urological Association (AUA).
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in AUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AUA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Audio, Video, Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the AUA.
Special Assistance/Dietary Needs: The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call 1-800-908-9414.