CPT® and RBRVS 2009 Annual Symposium

The upcoming CPT^® and RBRVS 2009 Annual Symposium meeting is scheduled for Nov. 12-14, 2008 at the:

Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 565-1234

Hotel accomodations

Symposium attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Rooms have been reserved at  the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Book your room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago , or call the hotel directly at (312) 565-1234. The group room rate per night for single or double occupancy is $239 (standard), plus tax (currently 15.4 percent).

You must mention the AMA symposium when booking your room to take advantage of the special group room rate. Remember to write down your confirmation number from the hotel to ensure your room reservation. Guest rooms are available Nov. 11–14, 2008. Reservations must be made by Oct. 21, 2008. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis; no additional rooms will be added.

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 the e-mailed 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 (PDF, 28KB). Make the 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^® and RBRVS 2009 Annual Symposium 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
Discount rate: $750
Full rate: $900
Fee includes: continental breakfast, break, lunch and cocktail reception.

Registration discounts
Discounted registration rates apply for the following:

• AMA members
• CPT and RUC advisors or staff
• Past AMA CPT or RBRVS symposia attendees
• CPT^® Assistant newsletter subscriber
• Clinical Examples in Radiology subscriber
• CPT^® Network subscriber
• CPT licensees

CPT® and RBRVS Symposium topics
Each presenter will discuss in detail many of the significant changes to CPT 2009 codes and descriptors, as well as 2009 payment policy and relative value unit (RVU) changes to the Medicare physician payment schedule. 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
• Pathology and Laboratory Services
• Pediatrics
• Performance Measures

*Topics, speakers, times and presentation handouts are subject to change withou prior notification.

2009 Symposium Tentative Agenda (PDF, 50KB)

General attendee information (PDF 38KB)

General Session
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Half day session)
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Full day session)
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

8 a.m. - noon (Half day session)
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008