1. 2011 APMA CODING SEMINAR INTRODUCTION

2. OUR EXPERT PANEL Paul Kinberg, DPM Chair, APMA Coding CommitteeChair, APMA Coding Committee Past President, Texas Podiatric Medical AssnPast President, Texas Podiatric Medical Assn Former member, Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical ExaminersFormer member, Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Texas CACTexas CAC

3. OUR EXPERT PANEL David J Freedman, DPM, CPC, CPMA President, Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners APMA Coding Committee Past Chair, Annual APMA CAC-PIAC Meeting Fellow, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons Certified Professional Coder Certified Professional Medical Auditor

4. OUR EXPERT PANEL Laura Pickard, DPM Chair, APMA Health Systems Committee Past President, Illinois Podiatric Medical AssociationPast President, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Private Insurance Advisory Committee Representative from IllinoisPrivate Insurance Advisory Committee Representative from Illinois

5. OUR EXPERT PANEL Jeff Crowhurst, DPM Illinois CACIllinois CAC Past President, Illinois Podiatric Medical AssnPast President, Illinois Podiatric Medical Assn Private practice Ottawa, ILPrivate practice Ottawa, IL

6. We will try not to be We will try not to be redundant confusing OR

7. We will show you the correct way to deal with insurance companies

8. TIME FOR THE DISCLAIMER

9. The Disclaimer Otherwise known as the APMA footprint

10. Participants of the APMA Coding Seminar are reminded that: CPT code descriptors and coding policies do not reflect coverage and payment policies. The existence of a CPT code does not ensure payment for any service. The coverage and payment policies of governmental and commercial payers may vary. Questions regarding coverage and payment for an item or service should be directed to particular payers. Any coding advice in the APMA Coding Seminar reflects the opinions of the APMA Coding Committee only. APMA disclaims responsibility for any consequences or liability attributable to the use of the information contained in the APMA Coding Seminar. The APMA Coding Seminar is the property of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Any use not authorized in writing by the APMA, including distribution to individuals who are not members of the APMA, is strictly prohibited.

11. WATCH OUT FOR OVERLY HELPFUL INSURANCE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES REMEMBER THEY ARE NOT WORKING FOR YOU