Medicare APC 201 6
FREE WEBINAR
Join us December 15, 2015 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
Summary of the 2016
Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
Region 2 will be hosting a FREE web-based presentation
This webinar will provide a summary of the key changes associated with the FY 2016 Medicare OPPS (APC)
Final Rule as published in November 2015.
KEY POINTS OF THE PRESENTATION
 A summary of the key APC reimbursement changes
 An introduction to major changes impacting coding and billing of hospital outpatient services, including
oncology, and hospital-based clinic billing
 An introduction to new rules and associated new codes including pertinent background information
 A discussion of changes to conversation factor and payment implications and an overview of other changes
of major interest
About the Speakers:
Richard Cooley, BA, CCS – Richard has more than fifteen years in healthcare consulting. He has developed
an expertise in hospital outpatient and inpatient coding, including admission criteria reviews, billing,
reimbursement and compliance reviews and charge master reviews. His areas of expertise include Medicare
reimbursement for the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Medicaid Ambulatory
Payment Groups (APGs). He is a certified inpatient and outpatient coder with AHIMA. Richard earned his
Bachelors from Hobart College, where he studied English and Chemistry.
Matthew Lawney, MSPT, MBA, CHC – Matt has over fifteen years of healthcare experience. His areas of
expertise include the Medicare prospective payment systems including APC, APG, IRF-PPS, IPS-PPS and
DRGs. Additionally, Matt has conducted numerous Revenue Cycle and Charge Description Master (CDM)
reviews and assists clients with complex reimbursement, coding and compliance issues. Matt earned a Masters
of Business Administration from the College of Saint Rose. He earned a Masters in Physical Therapy and
Bachelor of Science from College Misericordia. He is a NYS registered Physical Therapist and is certified in
Health Care Compliance (CHC).
For more information and to register, visit the following link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8791439159628632066
Space is limited.
Registration is FREE to both HFMA Members and Non-Members: CPE Credits: 1.0
In order to receive CPE credit for this session you will be required to register and log on to the event
individually.
Additional Contact Information:
Josie Gutta (585) 922-1743
Josie.gutta@rochesterregional.org
NYS Education Department Sponsor License # OOO3377
HFMA Metro New York Chapter is approved as a New York State CPE Provider in the area of specialized knowledge and
applications. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, the total credits have been
rounded down. CPE credits have been granted on a 50-minute hour.