Events

Revenue Cycle Inc. consultants and experts often are invited to speak at oncology industry events and trade shows. Each of these professionals has a clinical background and an average of 17 years experience in the development and management of cancer centers and/or oncology billing. Look for them at the events listed below, or contact us to request a speaker for your own event.

ACE 15th Annual Meeting
February 14-17, 2009
Sarasota, FL
Sally Eggleston is exhibiting and speaking on Hot Topics in Coding and Documentation for Radiation Oncology for 2009. This presentation is designed to educate the Radiation Oncology Administrator, Manager, clinical personnel and all other radiation oncology professionals regarding coding and documentation needed to support popular procedures performed in the radiation oncology department for 2009. Sally will discuss topics such as physician supervision, specialty services and other current hot topics in radiation oncology reimbursement.

Siemens Artiste Forum
February 19, 2009
Tampa Bay, FL
Sally Eggleston will be presenting at a dinner forum at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay on the latest changes in reimbursement for 2009. For more information please visit the Siemens website at www.siemensmedical.com.

Siemens Artiste Forum
February 26, 2009
Chicago, IL
Eva Huddleston will be addressing the latest news and guidelines for reimbursement for Radiation Oncology at the Hard Rock Hotel. For more information on attending this meeting, please visit the Siemens website at www.siemensmedical.com.

ACRO February 26-28, 2009
Las Vegas, NV
Ron DiGiaimo is speaking on Contemporary Billing and Coding Problems. This presentation focuses on the common issues found in modern oncology practices when auditing for appropriate billing and compliance. Today's progressive oncology practices that are embracing the latest and greatest technology must be alert to the common pitfalls such as medical necessity and physician supervision. Please join Ron for a frank discussion outlining these guidelines.

ACCC March 18-21, 2009
National Harbor, MD
Eva Huddleston and Bridget Krueger will be exhibiting at booth number 127.

Patient Immobilization Symposium
March 20-21, 2009
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Matt Terry will be speaking on 2009 Coding and Reimbursement at the Disney Yacht Club. Come hear about the latest changes in reimbursement for the new calendar year.

AAMD Region I
March 19-20, 2009
Stevenson, WA
Kelli Weiss and Tamara Syverson will be exhibiting and speaking on What's the Latest Coding News and How Does it Affect Dosimetry? This presentation will consist of an overview of the latest coding issues facing Radiation Oncology and the affect it has on Dosimetry and Physics. Recent changes to CPT codes, including additions and deletions, and the ever changing policies for the appropriate application of the codes will be discussed. They will also be hosting a Revenue Cycle Inc Billing and Coding Seminar just prior to the meeting

AAMD Region V
April 2-4, 2009
Myrtle Beach, SC
Kelli Weiss and Tamara Syverson will be exhibiting and speaking at the regional meeting on Medicare Updates for Dosimetry Billing. Here they will discuss updates on new and deleted CPT codes and understanding new Medicare programs and initiatives. They will also be hosting a pre-conference Revenue Cycle Billing and Coding Seminar.

Society for Thermal Medicine Meeting
April 3, 2009
Tucson, AZ
Sally Eggleston is speaking along with Mark Hurwitz, M.D, Brigham and Women's Hospital on the topics of Quality Assurance for Thermal Therapy and Reimbursement Updates.

ACCC Spring Regional Meeting
April 17, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
Ron DiGiaimo will be presenting on the Changes in Radiation Oncology Reimbursement. This talk is designed to update the audience members on the changes that affect both hospital and freestanding facilities with regard to reimbursement. The attendees will be educated on new CPT codes, deleted CPT codes, and the end results of APC reassignment or changes of Relative Value Units. As a composite discussion, the effects on reimbursement and financial ramifications will be discussed.

AFROC 21st Annual Meeting
April 19-20, 2009
Washington, D.C.
Ron DiGiaimo will be exhibiting and speaking at the annual meeting. Please stop by and hear him present on the 2009 Update on Reimbursement Trends, Hurdles and Benefits. Ron will address compliance risks, financial benefits and losses, as well as methods in dealing with potential changes in documentation requirements. He will also be participating in the coding panel discussion.

Oncology Metrics
April 24-25, 2009
Dallas, TX
Ron DiGiaimo will be speaking at the Oncology Circle Meeting on Radiation Oncology Benchmarks and the Oncology Circle and participating in the Benchmarking Review and Discussion. He will be discussing the general benchmarks used for both operational and financial management in addition to the surrounding documentation and related compliance issues.

ACCC Spring Regional Meeting
May 6, 2009
Cincinnati, OH
Ron DiGiaimo will be presenting on the Changes in Radiation Oncology Reimbursement. This talk is designed to update the audience members on the changes that affect both hospital and freestanding facilities with regard to reimbursement. The attendees will be educated on new CPT codes, deleted CPT codes, and the end results of APC reassignment or changes of Relative Value Units. As a composite discussion, the effects on reimbursement and financial ramifications will be discussed.

IGRT and SBRT Symposium
May 14, 2009
Miami, FL
Sally Eggleston will be exhibiting.

SATRO
May 14-15, 2009
Savannah, GA
Kelli Weiss and Eva Huddleston will be exhibiting and presenting a session on Billing and Coding for HDR and Stereotactic Procedures. In addition, hear Kelli Weiss speak as she participates in the coding panel discussion.

Northern NE Clinical Oncology Society
May 19, 2009
Concord, NH
Ron DiGiaimo will be speaking on the 2009 Update on Reimbursement Trends, Hurdles and Benefits. Ron will address compliance risks, financial benefits and losses, as well as methods in dealing with potential changes in documentation requirements.

American Brachytherapy Society
May 31- June 2, 2009
Toronto, Canada
Please visit Ron DiGiaimo as he exhibits and presents a poster on RACs, MACs and LCDs: How to Work With and Understanding How They Affect Your Practice.

ACCC Spring Regional Meeting
June 10, 2009
Houston, TX
Ron DiGiaimo will be presenting on the Changes in Radiation Oncology Reimbursement. This talk is designed to update the audience members on the changes that affect both hospital and freestanding facilities with regard to reimbursement. The attendees will be educated on new CPT codes, deleted CPT codes, and the end results of APC reassignment or changes of Relative Value Units. As a composite discussion, the effects on reimbursement and financial ramifications will be discussed.

AAMD 34th Annual Meeting
June 21-25, 2009
Scottsdale, AZ
Sally Eggleston and Kelli Weiss will be exhibiting and speaking on Coding Updates and Issues Affecting Dosimetry and Physics and What's With All the Acronyms? These presentations will consist of an overview of the latest coding issues facing Radiation Oncology and the affect it has on Dosimetry and Physics. With recent changes to CPT codes, including additions and deletions, and the ever changing policies for the appropriate application of the codes, Kelli and Sally will have a frank discussion to help with the understanding of the newly implemented Medicare programs and initiatives.

AAPM 51st Annual Meeting
July 26-30, 2009
Anaheim, CA
Eva Huddleston and Bridget Krueger will be exhibiting.

10th Annual Radiation Therapy and Diagnostic Imaging Conference
September 10-12, 2009
Niagara Falls, NY
Ron DiGiaimo will be exhibiting and speaking.

AAMD Region IV Meeting
October 23-24, 2009
Burlington, VT
Kelli Weiss and Teri Bedard will be exhibiting and speaking at the regional meeting on Coding Updates and Issues Affecting Dosimetry. Here they will discuss updates on new and deleted CPT codes and understanding new Medicare programs and initiatives.

ASRT
November 1-3, 2009
Chicago, IL
Stop by booth 34 and visit the Revenue Cycle team. The following is a list of our scheduled talks for this year's meeting:

Our Doctor Is Not Here, Can We Treat? Physician Supervision Requirements for Radiation Oncology Kelli Weiss and Tamara Syverson will discuss the latest rules, regulations and updates regarding the necessary supervision requirements for the hospital based radiation department and the physician office setting. This discussion will include updates on the efforts taken by our professional societies regarding these policies and how departments are adjusting to adhere to these rules.

MACs and RACs: Are you prepared for the changes?
Scott Plemmons and Tamara Syverson will address the Medicare programs and initiatives implemented to educate participants on how to ensure compliance within the radiation oncology department.

How to Use Your EMR for Billing and Compliance
Kelli Weiss and Tamara Syverson will explain the requirements of documentation utilizing an EMR to ensure procedures performed are supported within the medical record. They will discuss processes for implementing and streamlining processes utilizing an EMR and ensure billing compliance is obtained.

SROA
November 1-2, 2009
Chicago, IL
Stop by and visit the Revenue Cycle team. Speaking engagements coming soon.

ASTRO
November 1-5, 2009
Chicago, IL
Stop by and visit the Revenue Cycle team.

Hawaii Society of Clinical Oncology
November 21, 2009
Honolulu, HI
Ron DiGiaimo will be speaking on Radiation Oncology Coding, Documentation and Compliance. Participants will be given a comprehensive review of Radiation Oncology coding and documentation to cover special procedures in addition to routine external beam.