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Coding Workshop

General Surgery Coding Workshop Begins Friday in Dallas

June 21, 2022

Interested in refining your general surgery coding skills and keeping up with new codes? Register now to attend an ACS CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) coding workshop on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, in Dallas, TX. With Medicare and third-party payer policy and coding changes taking effect in 2022, it is imperative that surgeons and their coding staff have accurate and up-to-date information to protect Medicare and other payer reimbursements while optimizing efficiency.

By attending the coding course, you will learn how to correctly code procedures and services and will receive with the tools necessary for success, including a coding workbook to keep for future reference. Physicians can earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for each day of participation. In addition, the workshop meets AAPC guidelines for continuing education units, so bring your coding staff!

Friday, June 24, 1:00–5:00 pm

  • Office and Inpatient E/M Coding
  • Medicare's Revised Guidelines for Split / Shared Billing NEW!
  • Critical Care Coding Changes NEW!

Saturday, June 25, 8:00 am–4:00 pm

  • 2022 New CPT Codes in General Surgery
  • Global Surgical Package and Modifiers
  • Surgical Coding and Documentation: Hernia, Abdominal Reconstruction, Bariatric, Liver, Colorectal, Breast, Endocrine, and much more

Space is limited. Register today!

On-Demand CPT Coding Courses

In addition, the ACS and KarenZupko & Associates also offer on-demand courses to help you and your coding staff stay on top of changes in CPT coding and documentation. These 60-90 minute on-demand courses allow you to learn at your own pace. 

On-demand courses currently available include:

  • Office E/M Coding for Surgeons
  • Avoid Denials! Code Hospital Services Correctly!
  • Critical Care Coding and Documentation – 2022 Update
  • Office Procedures – Document and Code Them Right

Each course is accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and discounts are available for team members or practice employees of ACS Fellows. 

Visit the KZA website  or call 312-642-8310 to learn more about each course and to register.

In This Issue: June 14, 2022

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Surgeons Sowing Hope: Dr. Tyler Hughes, ACS Secretary

Dr. Julie Freischlag, ACS President, sits down with ACS Secretary Dr. Tyler Hughes to discuss how he is sowing hope this year.
New Career Opportunities: Week of June 21, 2022
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New Career Opportunities: Week of June 21, 2022

New career opportunities for June 21, 2022.
ACS Brief

ACS Quality and Safety Conference Is Coming Up—Register Today!

Register today to attend the ACS Quality and Safety Conference in Chicago, July 15–18, and participate in the new Quality Improvement Basics Workshop.
ACS Brief

FDA Authorizes, CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children and Infants

The top public health agencies in the US authorized and endorsed the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for young children and infants.
ACS Brief

Deadline is June 30 to Submit Abstracts for TQIP Annual Conference

Now is the chance to share your hospital’s trauma quality initiatives with other TQIP-participating centers – submit your abstract today.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
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Why Attend the ACS Quality and Safety Conference?

See what the ACS Quality and Safety Conference 2022 has to offer care teams involved in improving patient outcomes.
Enroll Now in ACS SSR Practice Improvement Initiative
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Enroll Now in ACS SSR Practice Improvement Initiative

With the SSR PII, surgeons can perform quality data assessment to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Submit Nominations by June 27 for RAS-ACS Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award
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Submit Nominations by June 27 for RAS-ACS Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award

If an ACS Fellow mentor has had a significant impact in your training or development as a surgeon, nominate them for the Outstanding Mentor Award.
Apply for YFA Annual Mentorship Team Program by June 27
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Apply for YFA Annual Mentorship Team Program by June 27

The YFA seeks mentees and mentors to form a team focused on supporting young surgeons.
Medical School Deans Discuss Diversity in New Webinar
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Medical School Deans Discuss Diversity in New Webinar

medical school deans and ACS leaders will discuss how they succeed and share immediately implementable toolkits and pathways to achieve DEI goals.