Recent reimbursement changes and an increase in audits by Medicare and other payers will make it harder to receive adequate payment for quality physical therapy. Learn from the top experts in the country how to navigate and successfully manage the constantly changing and complicated Medicare reimbursement process!

Sharpen your skills to provide consistently high quality, standards-based care, minimize audit risk and get paid for your excellent services:

• Understand why physical therapy is a prime target for investigation and audit activities;

• Understand current Fraud and Abuse concepts and enforcement activity;

• Learn the key compliance issues related to Medical Necessity;

• Understand the "Skilled Care" and "Reasonable and Necessary" requirements under Medicare;

• Understand an overview of Federal Legislative and Regulatory activity and its impact on rehabilitation;

• Learn what is on the horizon regarding provider payment based on Performance Measures;

• Understand the Medicare Therapy Cap update: 2007-2008;

• Learn and ensure your compliance with the updated Medicare Documentation Requirements;

• Understand the CPT coding process and a Resource Based Fee Schedule methodology;

• Understand and be able to apply correct CPT coding for physical therapist practice;

• Understand the application of ICD-9 codes and instruction in their use for physical therapy claims;

• Learn the proper use of Medicare's Beneficiary Notices (ABN);

• Understand documentation issues from the auditor's perspective;

• Become aware of Functional Outcomes Reporting process to facilitate payment for therapy services;

• Learn an alternative approach: Documenting Functional Outcomes;

• Understand how payers highlight claims to review: Avoid Audit Review Flags, and

• Learn how to minimize the risk of an Audit.

This course has been approved for 15 CEU hours by the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association as meeting the continuing education requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

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Seminar Schedule (last updated 04/23/2008)

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CEU & Accreditation Standards

This course has been approved for 15 CEU hours by the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association as meeting the continuing education requirements for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. 

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Lodging

A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield for the nights of Thursday, May 8 and Friday May 9, 2008. The RCRI meeting/convention group rate of $103 single or double will be available only until
5 p.m. Central on April 17, 2008. Reservation requests received after that time or after the block has been sold out will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

Don't miss out! Call today to reserve your room! Dial toll free: 1-800-325-3535 or direct: 1-262-364-1100. Be sure to mention "RCRI Seminar" or
"Group Code CAE09Z" for the special group rate.

Reservations may also be made directly with other area hotels.

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Directions

The Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel is prepared to help you enjoy the best of your stay in the "Genuine American City." Convenient to everything the city of Milwaukee has to offer - from downtown nightlife to area shopping at the adjacent Brookfield Square Mall. For those flying in to General Mitchell International (MKE) arriving at the hotel will be effortless via the complimentary airport shuttle service operating daily form 6:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The ideal location bordering Interstate 94 and complimentary guest parking will be convenient for those arriving by car. At the end of your day, the exclusive Sheraton Sweet Sleeper (SM) Bed awaits you. Also featuring: Fitness Center, Pool, Restaurant, Room Service, Cable TV and internet connection.

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Registration Details

This seminar is open to currently licensed Physical Therapists and their billing staff. It is also appropriate for Occupational Therapists, PT Assistants, OT Assistants as well as department  and facility administrators and office managers. Registrations are subject to space availability.

Early Registration Fees

APTA Member -- $495
    $50 discount for each additional PT from member's practice

Office Admin / Billing Clerk -- $445
     PT from APTA member's practice in attendance

Office Admin / Billing Clerk -- $495
     PT from APTA member's practice not in attendance

Non-Member -- $650
    $50 discount for each additional registrant from non-member's practice

Office Admin / Billing Clerk -- $600
    PT from non-member's practice in attendance

Office Admin / Billing Clerk -- $650
     PT from non-member's practice not in attendance

**Add $50 after April 25, 2008.

Registration Policies
Registrations will be accepted with accompanying payment (check, VISA, MasterCard or American Express). You may register secure online through the RCRI Seminar web site. Registrants may also fax their registration to the RCRI Seminar office at (303) 694-4869. Registrations may not be split between two or more persons. A confirmation will be sent to all registered participants prior to the session.

Facilities requiring additional time to process checks may include a purchase order on the Registration Form. Please be sure to include a copy of the purchase order with check to ensure proper allocation.

Class size is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. If all spaces are filled, a waiting list will be developed in order of receipt of completed registration form and payment. You will be notified of your wait list status and your registration fee will be fully refunded after the seminar if there are no openings.

Registrations received no later than the deadline for each session will be eligible for the early registration discount fees indicated above. $50 will be added to registrations received after the session's registration deadline.

If you have special needs or require additional assistance to participate in this seminar please contact the RCRI Seminar Office by the session's registration deadline.

Cancellation & Refund Policy
All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the RCRI Seminar Office. Refund requests received by April 25, 2008 will receive one-half refund less a $50 processing fee. There are no refunds after this date or for no-shows. Refunds will be processed 30 days after the event. Substitutions are encouraged.

For questions about your registration, contact the RCRI Seminar Office at mail@assnoffice.com, by phone at 303-694-4728 or by fax at 303-694-4869.

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RCRI Seminar Office:
7400 East Arapahoe Road #211, Centennial, Colorado 80112 U.S.A.
Phone 303-694-4728       Fax 303-694-4869  
mail@assnoffice.com