If you have decided not to become a subscriber to the Medical Office Strategies series, you can still take advantage of these new offerings. Each volume is $100 and features 1-2 hours of material, including a DVD and CD so you can either listen or view as you desire. Each volume will also include a data disk with corresponding syllabi and other materials in digital format.

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2008

Volume 1 -- 2008 CPT Changes for Primary Care
This volume explores the new 2008 CPT Code Book and identifies those changes that will affect primary care physicians. We also discuss the importance of proper coding.

Volume 2 -– Practice Analysis and Benchmarking
Explores key financial numbers that can help you better determine the overall health of your practice. After all, you cannot improve your practice until you know its strong and weak points. The presentation includes a general analysis of Dr. Firth’s practice and progresses to a more in-depth specific analysis by procedure groups. We discuss what numbers are important to know, how to find them and how to interpret the meaning.

2007

Volume 1 -- Outpatient E&M Coding
A majority of the revenue in primary care medicine is generated from outpatient coding. This volume will focus on ways physicians can improve their coding, compliance, and reimbursement, especially as it applies to outpatient E&M visits (99201-99215)

Volume 2 -- 2007 CPT Changes for Primary Care Physicians
This annual volume explains the new 2007 CPT Code Book and identifies those changes that will affect primary care physicians. We also discuss the importance of proper coding.

Volume 3 –- Patient Recruitment and Scheduling
An often overlooked but very important aspect of all primary care offices. This volume includes many measurements and benchmarks to determine how well your office scheduling is working. Get the staff involved and let them help with this volume. Any improvements in your schedule not only affect your bottom line, but also the quality of your life, your staff and your patients.

Volume 4 –- Inpatient, Critical Care, Newborn, and Nursing Home Coding
This volume explores all of those coding situations other than the outpatient setting. We focus on CPT codes 99221-99223 and 99231-99233.

Volume 5 -– Accounts Receivable
One of the most challenging tasks in any medical office is the process we must go thru to collect our money. Dr. Firth presents his top 10 list for A/R. Learn how to track and measure the trends!

Volume 6 -– Add-on Codes
Don't forget about the additional work you do! This volume explores those situations where you can submit charges in addition to an E&M visit.

Volume 7 -- Medical Office Equipment
Explores how to effectively utilize your office equipment through systems implementation. Also, an in-depth discussion of what factors you need to consider before purchasing new pieces of equipment.

Volume 8 -- Consultations
Primary care providers often overlook consulting opportunities. Dr. Firth discusses the mechanics of consultations and the five "R's" associated with every consult.