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From our desktop to yours, bringing you the latest news in the coding world. mdStrategies is pleased to announce our seminar schedule for 2009. mdStrategies will be returning to Las Vegas on August 20 & 21, 2009. Our seminar will take place at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. We look forward to seeing you in 2009!

Keep in mind this will be our only open registration seminar this year. This program has prior approval for 12 CEU's by AAPC, so what better way to earn your CEU's than while in this great location.

Coding & Reimbursement Spectacular

Do you love learning new ASC coding guidelines but freeze up when applying them to an actual operative report? Let mdStrategies guide you through both!

This 11/2 day ASC seminar will focus on Anatomy, 2009 ICD-9 Diagnosis Codes and CPT Coding Updates, Shoulder Procedures, Hand & Wrist Procedures, Knee Procedures, Spine Procedures, and Podiatry Procedures.
In today's healthcare environment, a strong emphasis is placed on compliance. Keeping up-to-date on the ever-changing coding rules and guidelines will ensure that your facility is ahead of the compliance game. Quality ASC seminars are hard to find! If you have never attended an mdStrategies ASC Coding Seminar, this is your opportunity!

For more information on the Seminar Agenda please click here.

Featured Speakers

Paul & Brenda Cadorette
mdStrategies is pleased to announce Paul & Brenda Cadorette will be returning as our featured speakers.
Paul Cadorette CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CEDC, COSC, CASCC, mdStrategies Director of Education. Paul has obtained a high level of coding expertise through extensive research and experience within the ASC community. By utilizing a multitude of resources, he has developed a comprehensive database of ASC coding knowledge. Paul's experience is derived from a whole host of responsibilities that have included his involvement in transitioning a major healthcare company to a home based coding program where he supervised the coding for fifteen ambulatory surgery centers. Paul also oversees the reimbursement and internal coding audit functions for compliance with CMS and AMA guidelines. The result of which is the development of new training programs for mdStrategies coders and coding clients. Paul will guide you through the coding updates and pitfalls of the ASC world with his immense wealth of knowledge.

Brenda Cadorette, CPC, CPC-H, CEMC, COSC, CASCC, Director of Coding for mdStrategies. Brenda supervises a team of coders ensuring that they meet mdStrategies' high standards. Brenda is also directly involved in the continued education of ASC facilities and coders nationwide ensuring that OIG, Medicare, and State requirements are met. In addition, Brenda has developed and provided educational in-services and training material to meet individual and facility needs around the country. Brenda attributes part of her strong coding foundation to her experience instructing medical programs regarding the intricacies of documentation and coding. Brenda also brings to her position hands on experience in ASC multi-specialty facilities, business office management, and physician office coding.

Together, Paul and Brenda create a challenging and professional environment with a touch of fun to your coding education.

Las Vegas August 20 & 21, 2009

Regular price for this seminar is $525, However, if you act soon and register by April 15th, 2009, you will receive the discounted price of $395.

Please fill out the REGISTRATION FORM and fax to mdStrategies at 832-553-2935.

Cancellation Policy: must be received 30 days prior to seminar date for refund minus a $75 administration fee

Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a full-service luxury resort located in the center of the Las Vegas Strip. The property features 2,500 movie-themed rooms and suites, an expansive high-tech casino floor with the most current slot machines and table games, world-class cuisine, the hottest lounges and nightclubs, unique entertainment offerings, a full-service spa, outdoor pools and sunbathing deck, a wedding chapel, convention and meeting space, and a retail environment with over 170 outlets

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

$ 89.00 Tuesday thru Saturday Nightly Rate plus tax
Saturday night based on availability

You will also receive a resort coupon book with $3000 worth of coupons.

Call Judy at 281-358-0300 to make arrangements for Hotel Accommodations.
Reservations are limited so book your room today.

For more information about the resort, visit Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino

Supporting Sponsor for this year's conference is