2014 Officers Announced

President - Tracy Pifer, CPC

Vice President - Connie Stubbs, CPC, CPMA, CEMC

Secretary / Treasurer - Barbara Riba, CPC-A

Member Development - Stephanie Turner, CPC

Congratulations to the newly elected 2014 Chapter Officers!

Another Job Opportunity!

A second job opportunity in one day!  That is great news for our coders!

Small pulmonology clinic in Conway looking for a certified coding/billing professional.   We would prefer this person have at least 3 years of coding and billing experience.  We operate Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  This person needs to able to work independently and be a self-starter. Please fax resumes with professional references to 501-327-9562.

Job Opportunity

Certified Coders/Auditors Wanted for HCC Positions

Medsave USA, a record retrieval and coding company based out of Long Island, New York  is seeking AHIMA and/or AAPC Certified Medical Coders and Auditors to work from home. We have several positions available and are looking for professional coders that are dedicated to providing superior coding and excellent customer service.  

If you’re a certified medical coder with a strong work ethic who seeks a fulfilling and dynamic career we would love to speak with you about opportunities currently available with our company. We are scheduling interviews now.

Employment Requirements:

·       Required Certification (any one of the following):  CPC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA or RHIT

·       Minimum of 2+ years of certified coding experience with minimum of 6 months previous  HCC coding experience

·       HEDIS experience a plus

·       A strong  knowledge base of medical terminology, medical abbreviations, pharmacology and disease processes

·       Ability to analyze and abstract codes from hand written and electronic medical records

·       Ability to work in a fast paced production environment while maintaining a minimum  QA level of 95%accuracy

·       Must be able to follow instructions, meet deadlines and work independently.

·       Excellent  written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a remote environment , excellent time management skills

·       Working knowledge of the business use of computer hardware and software to ensure effectiveness and quality of the processing and security of the data.

·       Requires skill in the use of a wide variety of office equipment including: computer, routers, and other office equipment as required.

·       PT and FT hours available-must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours weekly

Job Description:

The certified coder reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic information in a patient's medical record based on client specific guidelines for the project.  The coder will ensure compliance with established ICD-9 CM coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

Please submit your cover letter and resume with your salary requirements to:

coder@medsaveusa.com 

Updated: Morrilton Chapter Workshop in Conway, AR

Morrilton Arkansas Chapter

Local Chapter Seminar

General Event Information
Start Date:	10/25/2013
Start Time:	7:45 AM
Finish Date:	10/25/2013
Finish Time:	3:45 PM
Agenda:	View & Download Agenda
Event Location Information
Location:	Conway Regional Womens Center 2200 Ada , Classroom 1 Conway, Arkansas 72034 United States
Directions:
Contact Information
Contact Name:	Cathy Finley
Contact Phone:	5017304057
Contact Email:	cfinley@proconsvc.com

 A message from Morrilton:

Hi everyone!

Today I am so excited to be sending you this email announcing the first annual AAPC Workshop sponsored by the Morrilton Arkansas AAPC Chapter!!  The theme this year is "KEEP CALM AND CODE ON". The workshop is going to be held on Friday, October 25th at the Conway Regional Women's Center in Conway, Arkansas. We are offering an opportunity for you to earn 6 CEU's as well as a Continental Breakfast, Door Prizes and we will have a limted number of "KEEP CALM AND CODE ON" T-Shirts available for just 15.00!  Anyone wishing to pre-order a T-Shirt can contact Katerra Westfall @ kwestfall@proconsvc.com. I hope everyone will be able to join us for this event.  Please feel free to share this information with others that may be interested in attending also.   I have attached the Agenda for the day, along with the Registration form. Payment can be sent with your registration by check or you can email Rhonda Roetzel at rhonda.roetzel@yahoo.com to pay credit card. Seating will be limited so send in your registration ASAP.  Please make sure your registration is in the mail or emailed to Rhonda by October 18th. If you have any questions, please email me.

I hope to see you at the Workshop!!

Cathy Finley, CPC
Morrilton Arkansas AAPC Chapter President


View & Download Registration Form

What is Medical Coding?

I was browsing the AAPC website today and found a great place to start answering this question....

AAPC:  What is Medical Coding?

Kindle Fire HD Raffle!

For more information and to purchase tickets, check out our Raffle Page!

2014 Officer Nominations are Open

It is time to nominate officers for the upcoming year!  Please head over to our Officer Nomination page for all the details.

2013 Fall Workshop Registration is Open!

Date:  Friday, September 13, 2013

Time:  7:00am - 4:10pm

CEUs:  6

Price:  $70 - includes continental breakfast  ($72.50 for credit card payments via Paypal)

Location:  St. Vincent Infirmary, Center for Health Education, Main Auditorium

2 St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR  72205

Online Registration

Download Registration Form

Download Printable Agenda

Download St. Vincent Campus Map

Download Workshop Flyer 

Make checks payable to: Little Rock Arkansas Chapter AAPC
Mail checks to: Connie Stubbs, CPC 487 Grant 17, Sheridan, AR 72150
Please make sure your name is on the check, especially if it is from your company!

If you are paying with a credit card via Paypal, you may use the online registration and you will be directed to Paypal after you submit the form.  You may also pay at anytime via Paypal HERE.

Agenda

7:00-7:50  Registration and Continental Breakfast

7:50-8:00  Opening Remarks by Jennifer Haddock, Chapter President

8:00-10:00   ICD-10 Presentation

Speaker: Katherine Abel, National AAPC, Salt Lake City, UT 2 CEUs

10:00-10:15  Break

10:15-11:15  An Overview of Issues Pertinent to the Arkansas Medical Society

Speaker: Billie Jean Davenport, Director of Practice Management, AR Medical Society 1 CEU

11:15-12:45   Lunch (on your own)

12:45-1:45  Allergy Related Issues- Symptoms and Treatment Options

Speaker: Shane Frazier, Regional Operations manager, United Allergy Services 1 CEU

1:45-2:45   Reduced, Enlarged, Just Be in Charge: Understanding Your Options in Breast Surgery

Speaker: Michael Spann, MD, Plastic Surgeon at Little Rock Plastic Surgery 1 CEU

2:45-3:00  Break

3:00-4:00  Transitional Care Management- New in 2013

Speaker: Wendy Grant, CPC, AR Manager for HMPN 1 CEU

4:00-4:10   Closing Remarks by Jennifer Haddock, Chapter President


Total = 6 CEUs

Kansas City Educational Conference

The Kansas City Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders invites you to join us for our annual fall conference.  Full attendance is eligible for 12 CEUs. 

Please share this invitation with others who may be interested in participating.

For information regarding conference schedule and to register, go to www.aapckc.com.

UAMS Chapter Workshop July 19th - 6 CEUs

The UAMS Chapter is having an all-day workshop on July 19th, 2013.  Here is the information & registration information:

July 19th, 2013
7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p,m.
UAMS (COPH) G219
Continental Breakfast, coffee, refreshments & lunch provided
~6 CEUS~
~GIFT CARD GIVEAWAYS~

Registration Deadline is July 5th! Register ASAP!

Register at:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19cUzpzFQntCW1rLXXhR_hEQ4iXR8OshAxmJlM5b1Vno/viewform

AGENDA:

7:00 - 7:45 a.m. Light Continental Breakfast - Registration
7:45 - 8:00 a.m. Call to Order - Welcome from Chapter President
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Dr. Lawrence C. Hartzell, MD, FAAP, Cleft Surgery
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Carla Starks, CPC, ABNs and Medical Necessity
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Morning Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Dr. Susan Ball, PhD, APRN, GNP-BC, Suicide Prevention
11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Dr. Sami H. Uwaydat, MD, Coding for Intraocular Ophthalmic Procedures
12:15 - 1:00 p.m Lunch (Moe's Taco Bar)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Ayasha Stewart, MNSc, APRN, WHNP-BC, Updates on Gynecologic Screenings Recommendations and Hormone Therapy
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dr. Bill Gurley, PhD, Dietary Supplements: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Wrap up - Adjourn

LOCATION & DIRECTION DETAILS:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health (COPH) Ground Floor Room G219, 4301 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 From West Markham Street, take Hooper Drive to parking deck number 2, cross skybridge and enter the first floor of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. The elevator is on the right as you enter the COPH. Take the elevator to the ground floor. Go to room G219.

PAYMENT INFO:

REGISTRATION FEE: $65.00 2 FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED .
(1) CHECK ~MAILING ADDRESS: UAMS DIANE MCVINNEY 4301 W. MARKHAM, SLOT 523 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205 ~PAYABLE TO: LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL AR CHAPTER
(2) PAYPAL FINANCE FEE $2.19

2013 National Conference

If you missed May MAYnia, you can check out our National Conference slideshow here!

2013 National Conference

Tyler, Texas Coding Symposium August 3rd

A message from the Tyler AAPC Symposium Planning Committee:

Hello Arkansas Coder!

The Tyler, Texas Chapter of AAPC is gearing up for an August symposium and is ready for you to join us for an excellent event!  You can earn up to 7 CEUs for $99 if you register by June 30^th!  See the attachment – contact us if you have any questions . . . . and, please pass on the information about our symposium to your chapter members and friends!

We were thrilled to meet fellow coders from Arkansas last year and hope you come back to meet, greet, and learn with us again!


Reminder – attendees do not have to be coders, our agenda offers valuable information in many aspects of the medical community.  Our speakers will cover ICD:10, Fraud and Abuse, Novitas, and a motivational speaker - then we end the day with a spirited Codeo Rodeo!


We look forward to you joining us in August!


The Tyler AAPC Symposium Planning Committee

Download more information and registration form here.

Wanted: Medicare EOBs

Our chapter is planning a community outreach program to help educate Medicare patients about their insurance.   We are hoping to have a presentation (by Wendy Grant, CPC - Member Development Officer) and time to talk one-on-one with patients about their EOBs.  We will hold the "seminar" at a senior center, library, or similar location.  Wendy is working on the presentation and is in need of Medicare EOBs from your friends or family.  We will make copies and all identifying information will be removed.  Or you may send us copies with the identifying information already removed.  If there are secondary insurances, those EOBs would be great too.  If you have EOBs to donate, please contact us.  When the presentation is ready, we'll put a call out for volunteers to help patients look over their EOBs.  This will be an excellent community service and definitely a highlight on our Chapter of the Year nomination form!




posted by:  Jennifer Haddock, CPC

March Meeting - Chiropractics 101

We had another great turnout for our March meeting on Thursday.  Dr. Edward Jones, of Perfect Alignment Chiropractic, gave us a great overview of chiropractics.  He also performed adjustments on a few volunteers.  Dr. Jones' office manager and wife, Dena, talked to us about the insurance side of chiropractics.  Thanks to Dr. Edward Jones and Dena Jones for the great presentation!

Hope to see you all at next month's meeting on Thursday, April 4th at 5:30pm.  Topic to be announced soon.

Dr. Jones gives Connie Stubbs an adjustment for weak grip and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Jones shows the after-effects of a cervical adjustment on Judy Millard.

Dr. Jones discusses carpal tunnel syndrome with Wendy Grant.

To contact Dr. Edward Jones:
Perfect Alignment Chiropractic
205 N. Van Buren
Little Rock, AR  72205
501-223-2345

Dr. Jones recommends

Although Dr. Jones has never been to one of our meetings, he must have had a sixth sense about our love for YouTube videos.  He shared this one with us:

3 Education Opportunities

Here are a few upcoming education opportunities from other chapters.  Please use the contact information included if you have questions as these are not sponsored by the Little Rock Arkansas chapter.

Springfield, Missouri     recurring

Hello Fellow Officers,

I am Michelle Stallings and I with the Springfield, Missouri Chapter. I am the current Educational Officer and I want to pass along a  registration  form and flyer for Review Classes our Chapter hosts. If someone in your area  is  interested in taking the CPC examination this is a great review class to prepare for the exam. If anyone has questions please let me know. Thank you for passing this along.

Here are some more dates for the Review Class:

5/11/2013

7/13/2013

·         Please note the locations will vary from the 3/2/13 location

Thank you for your time,

Michelle Stallings

Michelle Stallings, CPCCertified  Professional Coder, FERRELL-DUNCAN-BUSINESS OFFICE
CoxHealth

• Chapter Review Class Flyer

• Chapter Review Class Registration Form

Richardson, Texas     March 2, 2013

Hello AAPC Little Rock Arkansas Chapter Members,

We hope that you will join us Saturday March 2, 2013 for our 1st annual Symposium.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Sincerely,

Annie Lamberty, CPC 
Richardson Chapter Member Development Officer

• Symposium Flyer & Hotel Information

Jefferson City, Missouri     March 20, 2013

Good Morning!!This is Becky Tucker from the Jefferson City, MO AAPC Chapter. We are so excited to be hosting our Second Annual AAPC Seminar & Luncheon on Wednesday, March 20. Our brochure is attached, giving a more in depth details of the speakers and their topics. As an officer of your local chapter, would you please forward this information to your members. We really feel that this seminar would benefit any coder, biller, manager, etc. Thank you for your support and have a wonderful day!!  PIECING TOGETHER THE CODING PUZZLE ~ March 20, 20132nd Annual Jefferson City AAPC Seminar & Luncheon7 AAPC Approved CEUs for only $85. Hawthorne Bank Community Room
3600 Amazonas Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109 Includes Complimentary Breakfast, Lunch and Seminar
MANY attendance prizes, such as coding books, manuals, publications, etc!!!We have an excellent panel of speakers to discuss current issues of the medical billing and coding industry.To find out more about our speakers, their topics, and this seminar,visit us at jcmoaapc.com. Here's our line-up of speakers for the day.  - Preparing for ICD-10 - Cynthia Stewart, CPC, CPC-H, CPMA, CPC-I, CGS-PAAPC, National Advisory Board President
  - E/M Auditing and How to Initiate a Self-Audit - Paul Chandler, BS-HRM, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CPPM, CPC-I  - Denial Management – Why, Where, Who, When and What - Linda Martien, CPC, CPC-H, CPMA, CEDC
  - Navigating the AAPC Website - Cynthia Stewart, CPC, CPC-H, CPMA, CPC-I, CGS-PAAPC, National Advisory Board President
  - Federal Healthcare Reform: Why? What? When? Who? - Thomas McAuliffe
  - Documentation: Beyond Coding - Linda Duckworth, CPC, CHC
  - When Corporate Compliance is Non-Compliant - Anthony DeWitt
  Registration Deadline: March 8Registration Cost: $85 (This guarantees a nice tote and the presentations e-mailed to you a week prior to the seminar. We will not be providing print-outs of the presentation the day of the seminar.)Same-Day Registration: $100Make Checks payable to: Jefferson City Chapter AAPCMailing Address: Jefferson City AAPC                             PO Box 104192, Jefferson City, MO 65110 Payment can also be made through PayPal to: info@jcmoaapc.com We also has space for medical vendors/businesses to be available to show their products/services to this elite group of professionals. If you would like more information about being a vendor, please contact Becky Tucker at beckytucker1@hotmail.com. Please send to anyone that may benefit from this conference. If you would like information sent to you, don't hesitate to drop us a line. Becky Tucker, CCA, COBGCAAPC Jefferson City MO Chapterwww.jcmoaapc.com 

• Seminar Flyer & Registration
 

MAC Novitas Survey Results

Thanks to all who participated in the Novitas survey.  We had 23 responses, and here are the results:

Are you following Novitas' guidelines?
	Yes 21 91% No 0 0% Sometimes 1 4% Other 1 4%

Other: "Trying to" "Sometimes" Did your coders find the change difficult?
	Yes 11 50% No 10 45% Other 1 5%

Other: "Sometimes" Is it harder to get a higher level?
	Yes 10 53% No 8 42% Other 1 5%

Other: "Unsure of question" Have you seen an increase or decrease in revenue?
	Increase 0 0% Decrease 12 50% No change 6 25% Other 6 25%

Other:
"don't know-don't get eobs"
"Decrease, unsure"
"Do not know"
"don't see the revenue reports"
"Not sure yet"
"n/a"

Additional Comments:
"The change was challenging but getting better. I am glad we are able to call in for corrections. There are advantages and disadvantages."
"Can't get any answer concerning devices before a trial starts."

Excellent Meeting Turnout!

Thanks to everyone that came to tonight's meeting.  We had lots of members in attendance and it was great!  Dr. Brian Hughes enlightened us on colon cancer and we enjoyed snacks and door prizes.  I've taken pictures at 2 meetings so far and they are all blurry.  I think we could use a meeting photographer!

Here are the colonoscopy videos we watched tonight - by the divine Ms. Butt Meddler!




If you attended tonight's meeting, we would be so happy if you would complete a short survey for us...

If you cannot see the above survey, please click here.


posted by:  Jennifer Haddock, CPC

C is for...

Cookie!

Hooray!

and...

Colon Cancer.

Boo.

Don't forget - Dr. Brian Hughes will tell us everything we need to know about colon cancer tomorrow afternoon at 5:30pm.  March is colorectal cancer awareness month!  We're starting early so that we'll be aware of the upcoming awareness month.  Be one of the first at the meeting for a special awareness prize.  Put your name in the hat (sack) for one of four door prizes too.  The chapter is providing snacks from Chick-Fil-A and the above pictured tasty cookies and more.  Bring a snack to share if you can!  And yes, there will be at least one YouTube video.

posted by: Jennifer Haddock, CPC

MAC Novitas Survey

A member of our chapter has asked that I poll our chapter and the UAMS chapter on our Medicare Administrative Contractor, Novitas.  I'll keep the poll open until Sunday, February 10th.  All answers are anonymous.  I will post the results after the polls have closed.

Thank you!




If you cannot see the survey above, please click here.

Friendly Competition

Your 2013 officers have entered you into a little friendly competition.  It's the Little Rock chapter VS the UAMS chapter!  What do we have to do to win?  Volunteer!  Yep, it's that easy to crush the competition.  Just sign-up & show up at the Arkansas Rice Depot on Saturday, May 18th at 9am.  We'll do some volunteering until noon and then we can all go out to lunch.  The competition details are still in the works, but the winner will be the chapter with the most volunteers.  This will be a great way to make new friends and do good things for the people of Arkansas.

More info to come, so stay tuned!

a cross between Wal-Mart & the Arkansas Rice Depot

posted by:  Jennifer Haddock, CPC

Yeah, there's a code for that...

If you missed our last meeting or just want to see more of the "Yeah, there's a code for that..." videos from findacode - here they are!

AAPCCA Hardship Scholarship Program

Don't forget - we will be collecting loose change & cash for the AAPCCA Hardship Scholarship Program at every meeting.  Please drop in what you are able.

If you need more information on the Hardship Scholarship Program, please click here.

If you would like to apply for the Hardship Scholarship for yourself or on behalf of another AAPC member, click here.




posted by:  Jennifer Haddock, CPC

January Meeting Rescheduled!

Our January meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 16th at 11:30am. 

*Meeting Information*





posted by:  Jennifer Haddock, CPC

January Meeting Cancelled

 

See you in February!

Importance of E Codes - January Meeting

Can you find 2 E codes that would help describe how this person got a nasty burn?  We'll be learning about the importance of E codes (external cause codes) at our upcoming meeting on Thursday, January 3rd at 11:30am.  Don't forget, we're meeting at Practice Plus, 11001 Executive Center Drive, Little Rock, 72211.  We'll also play a fun game of E Code Pictionary so we can familiarize ourselves with all the great E codes we have available to us.  Bring your ICD-9 books and check your reality-meter at the door.

Did I mention door prizes? 




posted by:  Jennifer Haddock, CPC
                  2013 Chapter President