QPro’s First Annual QPro Con

August 15th, 2018 - Chris Woolstenhulme QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS

We are Excited to Announce

QPro’s First Annual QPro Con

Date: October 9-10 Time: 9-3 MST

QPro Con is featuring a virtual event with keynote speakers and experts with years of hands-on experience in the healthcare industry. Stay ahead of the changes and keep informed of important information that affects the healthcare community.

Attendees receive 12 FREE CEUs with the purchase of QPro Con and attending 10-1-hour sessions
Introductory cost is only $197.00
QPro Con is hosted online - attend from anywhere
Attend LIVE or watch later - event will be recorded for your convenience to view at any time
The first 20 signups will be included in an exclusive prize drawing

Sign up now!

There will be prizes given away each day of the convention. You don’t have to be a QPro Member to attend.

Offering 10 one-hour sessions, attendees can email questions anytime during the QPro Con. In addition, there will be Q&As after each session.

Interested in Membership or becoming certified? Join QPro today.

We are looking forward to our new partnership with our QPro members!

Please contact us if you have any questions at support@qpro.com or call 385.715.1237

Evan M. Gwilliam, DC MBA BS CPC CCPC CPC-I QCC MCS-P CPMA CMHP AAPC Fellow

Chris Woolstenhulme QCC, CMCS, CPC, CMRS

Brandon Leavitt, QCC, CMCS, CPC, EMT

Wyn Staheli, Director of Research, QMC, QMMHC, QMPM, QMCC

Aimee Wilcox, CPMA, CCS-P, CMHP, CST, MA, MT

Date: October 9-10

Time 9-3 MST mountain standard

Venue: Live from Spanish Fork, Utah (Remote attendees)

Day 1 Tuesday Oct 9, 2018 Starts at 9am MST

Medical Coding Certifications	Dr. Gwilliam, a self-proclaimed certification junkie, will review the advantages and challenges associated with certifications in the healthcare business world. Find out which types of certifications are the most helpful, depending on what your purpose is and learn how QPro can help you become more qualified and competitive in your field.	Evan Gwilliam
Denials and How to Avoid Them!	Deny, Deny, Deny! It doesn’t have to be this way! Learn the secrets in the codes and what they are telling the payers. When can a code be used, how often can it be billed and which location? Learn this and much more on how to increase your revenue, lower your stress, and comply with code rules.	Chris Woolstenhulme
Telehealth and Your Practice	Both CMS and the Veterans Administration have expanded telehealth recently. Find out what you need to know in order to run an effective telehealth program in your practice.	Wyn Staheli
Evaluation & Management Changes	Medicare has proposed significant changes to the E/M Guidelines for the codes most often reported. These changes will significantly impact reimbursement, patient scheduling, and even provider documentation. Join Aimee for a deep dive into these changes and their potential impact.	Aimee Wilcox
2019 Updated ICD-10-CM Codes: Part 1	The new ICD-10-CM code updates for 2019 will be implemented October 1st, 2018. Let’s get ready to implement these changes. This training will be in two parts. Part 1 covers new codes for: Neoplasms C00-D49 Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases E00-E89 Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders F01-F99 Nervous system G00-G99 Eye and adnexa H00-H59 Cerebrovascular diseases I60-I69 Respiratory system J00-J99 Digestive system K00-K95	Brandon Dee Leavitt

Day 2 Wednesday, October 10 Starts at 9 am MST

Surgical Coding & Auditing	Audits come in all shapes and sizes and auditing surgical services requires knowledge of the standard coding rules and guidelines, the organization's compliance plan, payer-specific policies, and access to a plethora of coding and auditing resources and forms. This training will cover: Audit types and how they are used to maintain compliance Documentation requirements for major surgeries and minor procedures Understanding the global surgical package Proper reporting for modifiers 22, 51, 52, and 59 National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI) edits and how to use the NCCI Policy Manual in an audit Available Medicare and private payer guidelines Issues commonly found in an audit and how to resolve them And, finally, we'll audit two surgical notes to see if they are compliant and coded correctly.	Aimee Wilcox
Practice Management	Good Practice Management is the key to every successful revenue stream; include and educate every staff member in the office. Learn what to watch for, how to avoid difficulties, and monitor a practice. Use these secrets for you and your staff members to make a practice thrive!	Chris Woolstenhulme
2019 Updated ICD-10-CM codes: Part 2	The new ICD-10-CM code updates for 2019 will be implemented October 1st, 2018. Let’s get ready to implement these changes in your office. This training will be in two parts. Part 2 will cover new codes for: Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue M00-M99 Genitourinary system N00-N99 Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium O00-O9A Perinatal period (for newborns) P00-P96 Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities Q00-Q99 Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings R00-R99 Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes S00-T88 External causes of morbidity V00-Y99 Encounters Z00-Z99	Brandon Dee Leavitt
Coding Secrets in Physical Medicine	In this riveting presentation, Dr. Gwilliam, a provider, certified coder, and auditor, will review standards and guidelines relating to auditing of chiropractic and physical medicine. A case will be presented wherein the audience will learn how to identify deficiencies and other issues that arise in a typical physical medicine audit. The clinical perspective will shed some light on how to communicate audit results to providers and support staff.	Dr. Evan Gwilliam
HIPAA	HIPAA has been around for some time now, but providers are still struggling. Recent fines have topped $4 million. Learn about recent announcements, additional guidance, and tips on how to ensure your organization is doing things right.	Wyn Staheli

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