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2010 CE Workshop |
Instruction Level BasicProposed Audience Behavior analysts, teachers, parents and anyone interested in billing insurance for ABA-based services.
Program Description Correctly billing insurance companies and other third party payers for autism related ABA services is an important step to ensure reimbursement for those services. Correct billing will decrease denials, wait time, and overall frustration with the insurance industry. The information provided in this workshop will help providers maximize a successful claim submission to third party payers. In addition, participants will come to understand that while many states have passed legislation mandating that services for autism and ABA be covered, coverage is dependent on group size, self-funded or fully-insured plans and other policies. As more mandates and self-funded plans provide coverage for ABA and autism, it is essential that anyone working as a BCBA or BCBA-D learn their way around the billing process.
Learning Objectives On completion of the workshop the participants should be able to: 1. list which States currently have state mandates for autism services. 2. Identify and state which groups of service providers and insured parties are currently affected by state mandates. 3. demonstrate how to complete a standard 1500 insurance claim form. 4. identify and accurately describe the different diagnostic codes for autism spectrum disorders. 5. define the differences in different billing codes related to behavioral services.
The Presenter Kristie Thompson, PhD, LPA, BCBA-D, Dr. Thompson received her doctorate degree from the University of Kansas where she was mentored by several leading behavior analysts including Alita Cooper, Barbara Etzel, Judith LeBlanc, and Don Baer. During her time at KU, Dr. Thompson also completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she assisted in developing a preschool program for children with autism spectrum disorders. The enrolled preschool children were from the local public school system and were identified as having severe problem behaviors. Dr. Thompson further developed her skills as a behavior analyst and psychologist as a post doctoral student at the University of Kansas Medical Center under the mentorship of Dr. Travis Thompson. Dr. Thompson has worked as a behavior analyst and psychologist at several autism organizations throughout the Midwest and east coast, providing both assessment and diagnosis as well as overseeing staff who implemented ABA-based programming for kids with ASD’s. Dr. Thompson began a private practice in 2006 and continues to provide assessment services for those families that are looking for either an initial autism spectrum disorder diagnosis or a re-evaluation of skills. Concurrently, Thompson works for United Behavioral Healthcare a subsidiary of the country’s second largest for-profit insurance company, United Health Group. In December 2008 Dr. Thompson was recruited by UBH to assist with a high profile account that purchased a supplemental autism benefit that covered ABA-based treatment for kids with autism spectrum disorders. It is through this work and her experience operating a private practice that has allowed Dr. Thompson to learn about billing insurance for ABA-based services.
Date and Time Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 On-Site Registration: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Workshop: 9:00 am. – 12:00 noon
Credit 3 Hours Category A Continuing Education Credit for NC psychologists and/or 3 hours Type II BACB Approved Continuing Education Credit.
Attendance To receive credit, you must be present for the entire workshop, and you must sign the sign-in and sign-out sheets. No credit will be given for participants who are more than 15 minutes late at the beginning of the workshop. No credit will be given to participants who leave before the close of the workshop. You must complete an evaluation form and turn it in at the close of the workshop to receive credit. Participants will receive a certificate documenting their attendance following the workshop and credit certificates will be mailed to the address provided during registration.
Registration Deadline and Refund Policy There is currently space available in this workshop. Registration will be limited to 40 people. If you register on or before January 22nd, 2010 there is a special early registration fee of $55.00 to attend this workshop. There are also special rates available for anyone who would like to attend both this workshop and any of the four post-conference workshops offered on Friday February 19th, 2010 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A student rate of $25.00 is available with proof of current full time student status. Please select the registration button at the bottom of the page to view all fees. You will receive a full refund for cancellation received on or before February 8, 2010. No refund will be provided for cancellation received on or after February 9, 2010.
Facility Information Marriott, 460 N Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Call 336-724-2300 for additional information, including direction to the hotel, or go to: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/intmc-winston-salem-marriott/. Embassy Suites is connected to the Marriott by an indoor walkway and we have rooms reserved at the NCABA rate there as well.
No Smoking The workshop is non-smoking.
Continuing Education Credit The program is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Psychological Association and the North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis. The North Carolina Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The North Carolina Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is offered for 3 hours of continuing education credit. In addition, this workshop is BACB approved for 3 hours of Type II continuing education credits.
Special Needs If you have special needs please note this on the registration form. This must be received at least two (2) weeks in advance of the workshop.
For Further Information Contact: Beth Schmitt, NCABA Secretary/Treasurer Phone: (919) 575-1261 Email: beth.schmitt@dhhs.nc.gov |
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