Cape Fear Psychological Association & NCPA

are sponsoring

2 CE Workshops on Billing & Documentation

Introductory workshop, Saturday morning 9 AM - Noon, 11/15/08 at UNCW Computer Info Bldg., Rm. 1008.

Instructional level: basic

Its objectives will be to introduce students and recent graduates to the pragmatic aspects of professional practice for both in- and out-patient services. The focus will be to understand

CPT billing codes

billing and reimbursement issues

potential mismatches between academic training and professional practice

Advanced workshop, Saturday afternoon, 1 – 4 PM, 11/15/08, at UNCW Computer Info Bldg., Room #1008.

Instructional level: intermediate

This session is being offered independent of the first. Individuals can take either one or both of them, as they choose.

This workshop will focus exclusively on

the neuropsychological testing codes and emerging developments of billing two codes simultaneously

the effects of 2006 CMS transmittal letter

CCI and MUE’s

and these implications for compliance officers.

new patterns of reimbursement practices by third party payors will also be considered as to their impact on professional practice.

Both workshops will be presented by Dr. Tony Puente, who was part of the national committee that rewrote some of the CPT codes recently relative to psychological assessment; he was the only psychologist on this committee. Dr. Puente also has a record including being past president of NCPA and the National Academy of Neuropsychology, has published seven books and over 150 articles in professional journals.

Each workshop will be offered for 3 CEU’s. If both are taken, 6 CEU’s will be rewarded upon their successful completion.

Registration and payment are due by November 8, 2008. A 100% refund will be offered to anyone who cancels prior to 11/8/08. After that date no refund will be offered.

These programs are cosponsored by the North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA) and CFPA. NCPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NCPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. These programs are offered for 3 hours apiece of continuing education credit.

Cost:

I will be attending the morning alone [ ], the afternoon alone [ ], both conferences [ ].

[ ] Non-CFPA or NCPA members: $35. for one workshop, $60. for both

[ ] For NCPA members: $30. for one workshop, $55. for both

[ ] For CFPA members: $25. for one workshop, $40. for both

[ ]For NCPA or CFPA members who sign up to volunteer a minimum of 12 hours/year at the Tileston MentalHealth Clinic, free, for one or both workshops.

Please make checks payable to: CFPA, and mail to:

Glenn Cahn

3205 Randall Parkway, #117

Wilmington, NC 28403