Classroom Training

Would you like to become certified but don’t want to spend 6-months taking the on-line classes? Come to the Medical Association of Billers PowerWeekend^TM and take all 6 required Certified Medical Billing Specialist^® classes and the certification examination over a single weekend. When you pass the exam on Sunday you will leave a Certified Medical Billing Specialist^® and have your certification in hand!

It is impossible to teach you everything about medical billing and coding in a single weekend; however you will receive a solid foundation on which to build your billing and coding knowledge and you will gain sufficient knowledge to pass your certification exam!

This class is intended for people who are new to medical billing or in need of a basic refresher class.


PowerWeekend Schedule

November 5-6, 2011	Las Vegas, NV	Medical Association of Billers Lakeside Center 2620 Regatta Dr, Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV  89128 702-240-8519
February 25-26, 2012	Las Vegas, NV	Medical Association of Billers Lakeside Center 2620 Regatta Dr, Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV  89128 702-240-8519
May 19-20, 2012	Las Vegas, NV	Medical Association of Billers Lakeside Center 2620 Regatta Dr, Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV  89128 702-240-8519
September 22-23, 2012	Las Vegas, NV	Medical Association of Billers Lakeside Center 2620 Regatta Dr., Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-240-8519
November 3-4, 2012	Las Vegas, NV	Medical Association of Billers Lakeside Center 2620 Regatta Dr., Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-240-8519

At the PowerWeekend™ you will learn:

Introduction to Medical Office Insurance	Billing Process - From the time the patient enters the doctor's office through claim payment The importance of a provider's financial policy Sample forms evaluation - superbill, patient intake sheet... Place of Service Codes
Medical Terminology	Medical Terminology Basics - Prefix, Root, Suffix Ways to memorize and conquer medical terminology
Introduction to ICD Coding	History Purpose Format Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Conversions The Coding Process Tables: Hypertension, Neoplasm, Drugs and Chemicals "Rule Out": Chronic Conditions, Late Effects, V and E Codes Importance of ICD/CPT Linkages Basics of ICD-10
Introduction to CPT Coding	Brief History Sections of CPT Manual HCPCS Format and Conventions Symbols Guidelines Appendix Index Modifiers E/M Codes
Insurance Carriers	Definitions BCBS Vs Commercial Government Plans HMO PPO Workers Compensation
Proper Billing and Coding of Medicare Claims	Guidelines Par Vs Non Par CCI Edits Parts of Medicare Medicare Appeals Process
How to Complete a CMS-1500	Required Fields Establishing Medical Necessity
Claim Resolution	Reading and Evaluating an EOB or RA Writing successful letters of appeal

What is included in the CMBSTM PowerWeekend™ program fee?
The CMBS^TM Power Weekend includes all class materials, the CMBS^TM Final Exam, and coffee breaks. Please note lunch is on your own.

What is the program fee?
The entire CMBSTM PowerWeekend™ is only $450 for Association Members ($500 for non-Members). You must be a member to sit for the Certified Medical Billing Specialist^® Exam. Non-members can take the PowerWeekend™ and receive a Certificate of Completion. Overseas PowerWeekends™ are only $550!

Test Out
If you possess the knowledge and would like to take the certification exam only, you may test out on Sunday at the PowerWeekend and not attend the entire weekend. The cost to test out is $199. You must be a member of the Medical Association of Billers to sit for the exam. For more information on the test out please go to: Test Out Procedures page.

Dress
Wear layers of clothing to maximize your comfort. Casual to business casual is appropriate.

Networking Opportunities
You will have ample opportunity to touch base with provider's offices and billing centers from around the country.

Enrollment
Attendance is on a first come first serve basis, so reserve early. Your seat is guaranteed once payment is received.


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PowerWeekend™ Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing via mail, fax or e-mail to Medical Association of Billers. All cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the seminar will receive a refund minus a $100 administrative fee.

Student Testimonials
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