Neurosurgical Coding and Reimbursement
New in 2024
Register now and you’ll also have instant access to these online courses:
- Lumbar Coding: From Decompression to Instrumentation
- AANS Cervical Spine Procedure Coding Principles: Intro to Cervical Coding Cases
Your registration includes a copy of the 2024 printed workbook that will keep you up to date with coding changes.
Overview
The AANS is dedicated to solving the issues on your mind right now, like:
- Keeping current on new coding and regulatory requirements
- Staying compliant with ever-changing reimbursement policies
- Making day-to-day processes easier
The 2024 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement virtual course trains clinical, professional, and administrative staff to understand the impact of quality reporting and deliver the most up-to-date ICD-10 and CPT coding specific to neurosurgical practices.
Through hands-on training and experience, attendees learn to accurately apply and assign CPT codes for common neurosurgical procedures. Attendees receive high quality, reliable and effective practice management content important for staying compliant with ever-changing regulations. Focused on Spine, Cranial and Pediatric coding and billing topics and facilitated by neurosurgical experts who will:
- Maximize your reimbursement
- Help you overcome challenges in the revenue cycle
- Teach you how to implement best practices
This course bundle consists of virtual sessions to address the unique elements of Spine, Cranial, and Pediatric procedures.
When
2024 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Winter
- Spine:
- February 8, 1 pm – 4:30 pm (CT)
- February 9, 8 am – 4 pm (CT)
- Cranial:
- February 29, 1 pm – 4 pm (CT)
- March 1, 8 am – 4 pm (CT)
2024 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Spring
- Spine: May 30-31, 2024
- Cranial: June 6-7, 2024
- Pediatric: June 14, 2024
2024 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Fall
- Spine only: October 10-11, 2024
- Cranial only: October 17-18, 2024
Who Should Attend
This course is applicable for beginners with no coding experience (who have a high-level understanding of Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Pathophysiology) up to seasoned coders wanting to advance their knowledge.
After participating in this course, you will be able to confidently put your newfound knowledge into practice using:
- The latest advancements in the ICD-10 and CPT coding specifics for neurosurgical procedures
- Streamlined revenue cycle management best practices that aim to maximize payment and address reimbursement challenges
- High quality, reliable, and effective practice management content to stay compliant with ever-changing regulations
- An updated workbook to easily look up and verify correct procedural billing and coding
To ensure individual participation and accurate course records, registration for this course requires you to be logged in using the name of the person who will be attending. Please refrain from registering on behalf of others, including registering under a company name.
Course Co-directors
John Kevin Ratliff, MD, FAANS
Stanford University Medical Center
Luis Manuel Tumialán, MD, FAANS
Barrow Neurological Institute
Joseph S. Chang, MD, MS, FAANS
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Accreditation
Accreditation
The AANS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
Spine: The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Spine Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for up to 11.5 continuing education hours. Prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. The AAPC approval index number(s) for the Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course is valid through January 23, 2025. An index number may be submitted for CEU one time only.
Cranial: The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Cranial Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for up to 11.0 continuing education hours. Prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. The AAPC approval index number(s) for the Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course is valid through January 23, 2025. An index number may be submitted for CEU one time only.
Pediatric/Functional: The AANS designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Pediatric Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for up to 6.0 continuing education hours. Prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. The AAPC approval index number(s) for the Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement course is valid through February 28, 2025. An index number may be submitted for CEU one time only.
2024 AANS Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement Course: Winter
SPINE COURSE
| 1:00 pm – 1:05 pm | Welcome and Introduction |
| 1:05 pm – 1:45 pm | Highlights of E/M Basics |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | New Neurosurgical Codes / Coding and Billing Reminders |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Global Package Spine |
| 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm | Co-Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Dissecting a Spine Op Note |
| 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Intro to Spine Coding, Instrumentation and Bone Grafts |
| 4:30 pm | Adjourn |
| 8:00 am – 8:05 am | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:05 am – 4 pm Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Lunch 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Break 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | ACDF, ALIF, Total Disc Arthroplasty Corpectomy Procedures Posterior Spine Procedures: Laminoplasty, Laminectomy, Arthroplasty, Discectomy, Lesions Other Spine Procedures Posterior Arthrodesis Exploration of Fusion, Hardware Removal/Revision Deformity Trauma Factures, Lacerations Complications Peripheral Nerve |
| 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Medicare Update 2024 |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Global Package Spine |
| 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm | Audits, Coding Tools, Resources |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Dissecting a Spine Op Note |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
CRANIAL COURSE
| 1:00 pm – 1:05 pm | Welcome and Introduction |
| 1:05 pm – 1:45 pm | Highlights of 2024 E/M Coding |
| 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Neurosurgical Coding/Billing Global Surgical Package and Modifiers Co-Surgeon and Assistant Surgeon |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Dissecting a Cranial Operative Note |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Introduction to Cranial Coding |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Dissecting a Spine Op Note |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
| 8:00 am – 8:05 am | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:05 am – 4 pm Break 10:00 am – 10:15 am Lunch 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Break 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Cranial Tumor, Abscess, and Other Craniotomy Coding Open Cerebrovascular Coding Stereotactic Radiosurgery Neuroendovascular Coding Shunts and Reprogramming Cranial Trauma Neuroendoscopy DBS Epilepsy Cranial Complications |
| 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Medicare Update 2024 and Coverage Polices |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Coding Tools |
| 4:00 pm | Adjourn |
PEDIATRIC COURSE
| 10:00 am – 10:05 am | Welcome and Introduction |
| 10:05 am – 10:15 am | Principles of Pediatric Neurosurgical Coding and Billing Use of an Unlisted CPT Code – New Guidance in 2024 |
| 10:15 am – 10:45 am | AANS Global Surgical Package: What’s Code-able and What’s Not (e.g., microscope, ultrasound, ventricular catheter, iMRI, robot) |
| 10:45 am – 11:15 am | Accurately Using Surgical CPT Code Modifiers Accurately in the Pediatric Neurosurgery World (Same Day, Global Period, Surgeon Role) (note: we will not discuss resident or fellow billing) |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Hydrocephalus Procedures |
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Break / Lunch |
| 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Tumor Procedures (e.g., supra- and infratentorial tumors, craniopharyngioma, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma biopsy, meningioma, pituitary) |
| 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Functional/Epilepsy Procedures |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | Craniofacial Procedures |
| 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Vascular Procedures |
| 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Spine Procedures |
| 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Fetal & Neonatal Procedures |
| 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm | Trauma Procedures |
| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Office/Outpatient and Inpatient Procedures on the Same Day as a Procedure |
2024 Course Dates:
All times for the course are listed in Central Time (CT).
Winter
- Spine: February 8-9, 2024
- Cranial: February 29-March 1, 2024
Spring
Early rate ends April 30, 2024
- Spine: May 30-31, 2024
- Cranial: June 6-7, 2024
- Pediatric: June 14, 2024
Fall
Early rate ends September 10, 2024
- Spine: October 10-11, 2024
- Cranial: October 17-18, 2024
What Past Attendees Say:
“As a new attending surgeon, this course was extremely valuable in teaching me basic and advanced concepts in billing and coding. I now understand how to code and document appropriately.”
“All the presenters were wonderful and gave me information on what’s going on with Medicare and the Inspector General on things to watch out for on compliance.”
“This is a great resource of knowledge in the coding world.”
“The faculty did a great job explaining things clearly for clinical and non-clinical audiences.”
“I took your course for the first time and loved it. The information compiled will be my Bible in helping my providers and coding staff.”
“There is so much valuable information in the workbook. The course reassured me of a few coding questions I had for bundling edits, co-surgeon, and prior authorization.”
Course Information and Tips:
All times for the course are listed in Central Time (CT).
All workbooks will be shipped prior to the course. Please be sure your shipping address is correct when placing your workbook order.
This course uses the Zoom platform. Your Zoom account should be your First and Last name used to register for the course.
Shipping Policies
Shipping addresses cannot be out of the United States or a PO Box.
Cancellation Policies:
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Requests for cancellation, substitution or transfer of course registration must be received in writing 2 weeks prior to the start of the first course to receive a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations, substitutions, or transfers to another course will only be granted 2 weeks prior to the start of the first course, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will only be made for cancellations, substitutions, or transfers after 2 weeks prior to the start of the first course. Email or fax written cancellation, substitutions, or transfer requests to education@aans.org.
The AANS reserves the right to cancel a course. Registrants will be notified by phone and a formal letter of cancellation will follow in the mail. In the event of course cancellation, registration fees are refundable; however, airline and hotel penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
NO-SHOWS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
Video or audio recording or photographing any portion of this course is strictly prohibited by the AANS.
2024 Neurosurgical Coding & Reimbursement
Spring: Early rate ends April 30, 2024
Fall: Early rate ends September 10, 2024
Fall: Early rate ends September 10, 2024
Registration Rates
| Spine only | Cranial only | Full Course Spine and Cranial | Pediatrics and Functional Only Offered 6/14/24 | Full Course Spine, Cranial, Pediatrics, and Functional
Only offered for Spring Course | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AANS Member Physician | $650 | $650 | $1,199 | $275 | $1,299 |
| $750 | $750 | $1,299 | $375 | $1,399 | |
| Non-Member Physician | $700 | $700 | $1,299 | $300 | $1,399 |
| $800 | $800 | $1,399 | $400 | $1,499 | |
| Advanced Practice Provider or Office Staff | $600 | $600 | $1,099 | $250 | $1,199 |
| $650 | $650 | $1,199 | $350 | $1,299 | |
| Resident / Fellow or Military | $400 | $400 | $700 | $55 | $750 |
| $500 | $500 | $750 | $155 | $800 |
