2011 APMA CODING SEMINAR

INTRODUCTION

OUR EXPERT PANEL

Paul Kinberg, DPM• Chair, APMA Coding

Committee• Past President, Texas

Podiatric Medical Assn• Former member,

Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

• Texas CAC

OUR EXPERT PANELDavid J Freedman, DPM,

CPC, CPMA• President, Maryland Board of

Podiatric Medical Examiners• APMA Coding Committee • Past Chair, Annual APMA

CAC-PIAC Meeting• Fellow, American Society of

Podiatric Surgeons• Certified Professional Coder• Certified Professional Medical

Auditor

OUR EXPERT PANEL

Laura Pickard, DPM• Chair, APMA Health

Systems Committee• Past President, Illinois

Podiatric Medical Association

• Private Insurance Advisory Committee Representative from Illinois

OUR EXPERT PANEL

Jeff Crowhurst, DPM• Illinois CAC• Past President,

Illinois Podiatric Medical Assn

• Private practice Ottawa, IL

We will try not to be

redundant

confusing

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We will show you the

correct way to deal with

insurance companies

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DISCLAIMER

The Disclaimer

Otherwise known as the APMA footprint

Participants of the APMA Coding Seminar are reminded that:

CPT code descriptors and coding policies do not reflect coverage and payment policies. The existence of a CPT code does not ensure payment for any service. The coverage and payment policies of governmental and commercial payers may vary.

Questions regarding coverage and payment for an item or service should be directed to particular payers. Any coding advice in the APMA Coding Seminar reflects the opinions of the APMA Coding

Committee only. APMA disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to the use of the information contained in the APMA Coding Seminar.The APMA Coding Seminar is the property of the American

Podiatric Medical Association. Any use not authorized in writing by the APMA, including distribution to individuals who are not members of the APMA, is strictly prohibited.

WATCH OUT FOR OVERLY HELPFUL INSURANCE

COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES

REMEMBER THEY ARE NOT WORKING FOR YOU