Resources for the Pediatric Physical Therapist

1.5-Hour Live Audio Conference
Thursday, August 20, 2009
2-3:30 pm, ET

Hurry-Registration closes midnight ET Thursday, August 13, or as soon as all available spaces are filled!

Featured Speakers: Cindy Miles, PT, MEd, PCS; Roshunda Drummond-Dye, Esq.

Physical therapists prompted by both public and private sector are beginning to rethink their approach to identifying best practices for the pediatric population. This audio conference will provide an overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Medicaid regulations, and billing and practice patterns relating to pediatric physical therapy settings.

Expert out-patient pediatric physical therapist, Cindy Miles, joins Roshunda Drummond-Dye, Esq., APTA Associate Director of Payment Policy & Advocacy, to provide information on the top challenges for physical therapy specializing in pediatric services. The speakers will use case studies to present the appropriate methods of coding, reporting, and collecting for services to payers. The speakers will also discuss strategies in navigating through your state Medicaid plan, finding state policies and applying Federal rules to your practice setting. During the Q & A session following the presentation you may ask your questions directly to the experts.

Upon completion of the audio conference, you will be able to:

• Identify strategies for successfully managing claim denials and appeals.
• Eliminate questionable coding and documentation practices to facilitate processing of your claims.
• Identify strategies when negotiating with insurance companies.
• Identify resources available to facilitate accurate and effective coding and appropriate reimbursement in all practice settings.
• Apply clinical reasoning and documentation to support medical necessity of patient care.
• Minimize denials by clearly documenting measurable function in your initial evaluation, goals, progress reports, and plan of care.
• Navigate through federal and state IDEA and Medicaid laws and implement the provisions within your practice.
• And much more.

Fees:

APTA Members and Life Members: $89
APTA Members' Office Managers (must be registered by the APTA member): $89
Nonmembers: $159. No group rates are available.

Each registrant will receive a CD-ROM of the audio conference to be mailed after September 11, 2009.

If you can't participate live in "Resources for the Pediatric Physical Therapist", you may purchase the CD-ROM (Product ID# AV-XXVP), which includes the audio conference recording and handouts, all for the same price as the LIVE seminar, available after September 11, 2009. Member price: $89; Nonmembers: $159. Don't miss this chance to learn more about the top coding, payment and documentation challenges for physical therapy.

Registration:

1. (Online registration coming soon.) Download a registration form, or call the APTA Member Services at 800/999-2782, ext 3395.

2. Please Note: An e-mail address is required for registration in order to send a confirmation. APTA does not share e-mail addresses with any other parties. Please use your most frequently used email address to ensure the timely receipt of your confirmation materials.

3. You will need a credit card for payment.

4. You will receive an e-mail with a toll-free number and access code to dial in for the presentation, and the Web site to download course handouts. It is imperative that we have a correct e-mail address so that we can provide this information.

Continuing Education Units: Each registered participant will receive a Certificate of Attendance to earn .2 CEU or 2 contact hours after successful completion of a test with a score of 70% or better.

Your Expert Speakers:

Cindy Miles, MEd, PT, PCS, has been serving the pediatric population since 1977. Initially in an acute care hospital setting, concentrating on pediatrics, sports medicine and orthopedics, then as a staff member at a local infant and preschool program. Cindy established her pediatric private practice in 1981; full time in1987. Her current 7000 sq foot fully equipment facility serves over 300 children per week, ranging in age from birth through young adult. The practice offers pediatric physical, occupational, speech therapy and special instruction; as well as fitness programs, swimming lessons, and women's aqua aerobics. Cindy is a 1977 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Health Related Professionals and a 1988 graduate of East Stroudsburg University with a Master of Education in exercise physiology. She is currently pursuing Doctoral studies in Pediatrics at Rocky Mountain University. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Cindy has completed the eight week Pediatric Neuro-Developmental training course and the Advanced Infant course. She has an extensive continuing education background in pediatrics and orthopedics. Presently, Cindy is Treasurer of the Pediatric Section of the APTA. Cindy serves on the Pediatric Section Task Force on Guidelines for Exercise for Children.

Roshunda Drummond-Dye, Esq, is Associate Director, Payment Policy and Advocacy at APTA in the Government and Payment Advocacy Unit. Roshunda comes from the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology where she served as Senior Policy Analyst and was responsible for drafting policy positions, analyzing and researching federal legislation and regulations in the field of health care, and preparing testimony, legal briefs and memoranda. She also advised members on compliance issues and fraud & abuse laws. Prior to joining ASTRO, Roshunda served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. Sonny Callahan (R-AL) where she worked on a range of issues including Medicare and appropriations. She received her law degree from the Southern University Law Center and completed her undergraduate work at Talladega College.

[Last updated: 06/29/09 | Contact: advocacy@apta.org]