CPT® Changes 2009 Workshop

Space is Limited—Register early and save $50.00.  Ten workshop locations around the country have limited space, so early registration is critical!  Register before Sept. 30, 2008 and save $50 from the regular registration rate.

The upcoming CPT^® Changes 2009 Workshops expert instructors will provide deeper insight and a hands-on practical application of the CPT^® 2009 changes than any other workshop of its kind. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join hundreds of your colleagues to meet and learn from the experts. The following topics will be discussed:

• Cardiology
• Evaluation and Management
• End-Stage Renal Disease Services
• Spine Surgery/Neurosurgery
• Medicare Medical Home Demonstration
• General Surgery
• Urology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Otolaryngology
• Infusion Therapy
• Pathology and Laboratory Services
• Pediatrics
• Performance Measures

Hotel accommodations
Workshop attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Rooms have been reserved at the following conference hotels.*(Please Note:When making your reservations, mention you are with the 2009 CPT Changes Workshops to receive a discount on your room rate. This applies only for the following workshop sites: Las Vegas, Anaheim, New York, Orlando, and Dallas.) Space is limited, so book your room now!

Three ways to register
Register online for the fastest and easiest way to register. You must have a valid credit card available to secure your space. Payment confirmations will be sent via e-mail. Please print this confirmation for your records.

Register by telephone
Call the AMA Unified Service Center at (800) 621-8335. You must have a valid credit card available to secure your space.

Register by mail
If your company requires that you pay with a check, please print this form.  Make check payable to “American Medical Association” and send your payment no later than Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 (no checks will be processed after this date). Payment and registration form(s) should be sent to:

CPT Changes 2009 Workshops Registration
Order Department
American Medical Association
P.O. Box 930876
Atlanta, GA  31193-0876 

The AMA does not accept registrations by fax or e-mail.

Registration fees
Early Bird Special: $445.00 (May 1 thru Sept. 30, 2008)
Full Rate: $495.00 (Oct. 1 thru Dec. 12, 2008)
Fee includes: Agenda workbook, continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch.

Here's What You'll Learn

• Introduction and overview of CPT changes for 2009 allowing you to gain greater perspective of historical changes, current changes, and future direction for CPT changes
• Detailed clinical rationale and examples that assist in understanding the practical application of each code along with billing and coding guidelines to ensure proper and compliant reimbursement
• In-depth review of each CPT change, including those impacting E/M, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory, Medicine and Category II & III codes
• Changes to CPT Guidelines—critical to proper documentation and code Selection
• Changes to CPT modifiers and how to expertly apply these tricky coding conventions

Faculty Biographies: To learn more about the expert presenters for the CPT^® 2009 Changes Workshops  
*Note each workshop will only have one (1) presenter in attendance

General Attendee Information (PDF, 44KB)