AOPA Seminars Offer 20.5 CE Credits

The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Coding & Billing and HIPAA Compliance seminars have been approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) and the Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) for 20.5 continuing education (CE) credits.

Which HCPCS code should be used? What devices can be billed? These, along with many other questions, will be answered during the Coding and Billing Seminar.

The AOPA HIPAA Compliance Seminar will help O&P professionals to understand and implement the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules. HIPAA is a mandatory federal regulation. Violations carry heavy fines and other potential penalties. The Coding and Billing Seminar will be held September 11-12 in Columbus, Ohio. The Compliance Seminar is slated for September 13 in Columbus. By signing up for both, registrants can earn 20.5 CE credits in three days. These two seminars also are scheduled for December 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. Registrants for the Coding and Billing Seminar will receive a $100 discount on the HIPAA Compliance Seminar registration fee.

For more information or to register, contact Sheila Pasquini, 571.431.0876, ext. 234; e-mail: spasquini@aopanet.net

Table Of Contents - July 2002

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	From the Editor
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	CMS: Expedite 'Crosswalking' to Prevent Coding Hassles DC Direct
	NegReg: NOMA at Work DC Direct
	Century College O&P Students Form Unique Organization Education Outlook
	A Call to Expand and Improve the Advanced Science Content of O&P Curricula I propose that the advanced science requirement in O&P curricula should be expanded and the content improved. Education Outlook
	Physical Therapy: Schools Take a Hit O&P is not alone in its concern over declining school enrollment.
	AOPA Seminars Offer 20.5 CE Credits Industry Insight
	MCO Closed Provider Panels: Can They Be Opened? What if you, as an O&P provider, are confronted by managed care organizations' (MCOs') closed provider panels? Cutting Edge
	Fabricating a Flexible Brim Socket with a Rigid Distal End Shop Talk
	NegReg: Are Consumers Adequately Represented? Perspective
	Sneak Peek: Fillauer to Offer Innovative Orthotic Technology: SPL Orthotic Knee Joint Innovations
	Consumer Empowerment Grows in Developing Countries Salute!
	Provider Qualification Position Statement Exclusively Online
	Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Members Exclusively Online
	Competitive Bidding May Affect Up to One-Third of Orthotic Products From the National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP)
	From the Editor Viewpoints