Education Schedule
Seminars
Teleconferences
Definition: The live exchange of information among persons remote from one another but linked via phone.
There are no Teleconferences scheduled at this time.
Webinars
Definition: Live presentations held over the Internet.
There are no Webinars scheduled at this time.
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Reminder: The intention of our seminars and teleconferences is to educate all attending providers on the topics outlined in the course descriptions, in the handouts, and in the handbooks. Please note that your specific coding questions are best handled by coding professionals. WPS Medicare Policy, Medical Review, and Provider Outreach & Education staff are not professional coders.
WPS Medicare offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for some of our courses. Click here for more information on which courses qualify for CEUs and how to obtain CEUs.
**To register online for a course, please select the link under the course number column in the course table. This will take you to an Online Registration Form that you will need to complete and submit in order to be registered.**
Seminars
| Date/Time | Course Number | Address |
| 06/04/08 9:00am - 1:00 pm CT | Click here to Register | Ramada Hotel and Conference Center 1517 16th St. SW Rochester, MN 55902 (507) 529-7330 |
| 06/06/08 9:00am - 1:00 pm ET | Registration is Full | Courtyard by Marriot 5205 Gateway Centre Dr. Flint, MI 48507 (810) 232-3500 |
| 06/19/08 9:00am - 1:00 pm ET | Click here to Register | Hampton Inn Carbondale 2175 Reed Station Parkway Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 549-6900 |
Do Medicare denials confuse you? Would you like us to help you through the process?
Attend this four-hour workshop to get a better understanding of common Medicare denials, resources to help you avoid denials, and how all this can save you or your employer money. The workshop is designed as an interactive learning session containing exercises, questions, and answers. The focus is to give everyone attending the necessary tools and steps to resolve the top Medicare denials. Together let's explore:
- Modifiers
- There will be National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) examples & exercises using the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database (MPFSDB).
- Duplicate denials
- Unprocessable Denials
- Tips for getting claims paid on the first submission
This program offers 4.0 Continuing Education Units from the American Academy of Professional Coders.
| Date/Time | Course Number | Address |
| 05/21/08 9:30am - 1:30 pm CT | Registration is Full | Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108 (615) 398-6000 |
| 06/19/08 9:00am - 1:00 pm CT | Click here to Register | Best Western Kelly Inn 100 4th Ave S St.Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 258-8406 |
| 06/24/08 9:00am - 1:00 pm CT | Click here to Register | Quality Inn 809 Clairemont Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701 (715) 834-6611 |
| 07/10/08 9:00am - 1:00 pm ET | Click here to Register | Grand Inn and Conference Center 3221 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (800) 445-5004 |
Do you need help with Medicare? Would you like to learn the basics of Medicare or refresh your memory on Medicare?
Attend this four-hour seminar designed to help both new and experienced Medicare providers and billers understand claim submissions, medical necessity, medical documentation, and much more. Other topics included in this seminar:
- Correct Coding Initiatives
- Advance Beneficiary Notice
- Medical Review
- Provider Enrollment
- Preventive Services
- Limiting Charge
- Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)
- Medigap and Crossover
- Appeals Process
- Financial
Registration begins 30 minutes before event start time.
The American Academy of Professional Coders has approved this program for 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
| Date/Time | Course Number | Address |
| 05/21/08 9:00am - 3:00 pm CT | Registration is Full | Best Western Americana Inn 520 Hwy 10 S St. Cloud, MN 56304 |
| 06/05/08 9:00am - 3:00 pm CT | Registration is Full | Courtyard by Marriot 5205 Gateway Centre Dr. Flint, MI 48507 |
| 06/17/08 9:00am - 3:00 pm CT | Registration is Full | Comfort Inn Airport 1321 E 78th St Bloomington, MN 55425 (952) 854-3400 |
| 06/26/08 9:00am - 3:00 pm CT | Click here to Register | Hampton Inn Carbondale 2175 Reed Station Parkway Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 549-6900 |
| 07/09/08 9:00am - 3:00 pm CT | Click here to Register | Holiday Inn West Bay 615 E Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-3700 |
Would you like to expand your basic knowledge of Medicare? WPS Medicare is pleased to offer an all-day session for those who wish to increase their knowledge of the Medicare Program. Our 2008 "Beyond the Basics" workshop offers "hands-on" learning and encourages participants to engage in learning that is both enjoyable and satisfying.
This full-day program, designed for coders, billers, and health care providers, will extend the participants' knowledge beyond a basic understanding of the Medicare Program. Participants will learn how to better utilize the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Database and the National Correct Coding Initiative Edits. Among the other topics we will cover are:
- Top Unprocessable Claim Denials
- Medicare Policy (overview & exercise)
- National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)
- Medical Review Process
- Documentation
- Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Program
- Non-Covered Versus Not Medically Necessary Services
- Advance Beneficiary Notice
Due to time limitations, the "Beyond the Basics" program does not include detailed information about specialty claims (e.g. Chiropractic, Ambulance, Physical Therapy, etc.). Information on the training day schedule and other workshop details, including steps for the easy on-line registration process is available below. Sign up today!
The American Academy of Professional Coders has approved this program for 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Teleconferences
There are no Teleconferences scheduled at this time.
Webinars
There are no Webinars scheduled at this time.
Registration Information
Registration for ALL IN-PERSON SEMINARS begins 30 minutes before the ACTUAL start time.
Full day courses run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; lunch is on your own. Times may vary for teleconferences and half-day courses (see schedule above for exact times). Handouts for the teleconferences will be available on the Internet two weeks prior to the teleconference date. If you will not be able to download handouts from the Internet, please inform us at the time you register. Please note course availability may vary from state to state. All courses are free of charge. Additional courses will be scheduled at a later time. Watch for future postings to the WPS Website.
Registration Steps*
- Review the following schedule
- Select a course near you
- Register online:
- Click on the appropriate course number (this can be found in the second column of the appropriate table(s) above).
- Fill out the form accordingly.
- You will receive a message back from our Website stating we have received your request. This is NOT a confirmation of your registration. You will however receive a confirmation via telephone or e-mail.
PLEASE NOTE: When a confirmation e-mail for this seminar is sent from WPS it will come from a mailbox named Medsemin.
*If you experience technical difficulty registering online, or unable to use online registration, please contact us at 618-998-5240.
If you have registered for a course but are now unable to attend, please contact us at 618-998-5240 as soon as possible so we may accommodate others.
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