CSI's 9th Annual CROWN Seminar Series!
CSI's Annual CROWN Seminar Series is specialty specific and includes:

	Interventional Procedures Intro to Interventional Radiology/Procedures -Read More Interventional Radiology/Procedures -Read More Auditing for Interventional Radiology/Procedures -Read More
Radiation Oncology Basic Radiation Oncology- Read More Radiation Oncology - Read More Advanced Auditing For Radiation Oncology - Read More	Radiology Diagnostic Radiology - Read More
Cardiology Introduction to Invasive Cardiology - Read More Introduction to Heart Rhythm Procedures - Read More Comprehensive Cardiology - Read More	*Medical Oncology Medical Oncology Physician/Freestanding - Read More Medical Oncology Hospital (Facility) - Read More *Sessions only offered at the Philadelphia CROWN

 

Locations, Pricing, Dates & More
CROWN is held annually to prepare everyone for the upcoming year. Be one of the first to have the new coding and compliance changes! Learn from nationally recognized specialty experts on how to simplify and understand confusing coding and compliance issues.

 

 

 

Hotel Information

Multi-Discounts Available!

Session Descriptions

Earn CEUs!

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Cancellation Policy

 

 

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Receive ALL of Your Specialty Training & References for 2009!

CROWN Attendees will receive the following:

• CSI's specialty specific Navigator (reference guide) for 2009!
• CSI's Web Client Access during the entire year
• Hands-on participation
• Individual attention from expert speakers
• Multi-media presentations
• Helpful coding tips
• Breakfast and lunch with the speakers to ensure networking opportunities!

You cannot miss this CROWN Series!

If you attended the 2008 CROWN Seminar last year that puts you in VIP Status! Call CSI for special VIP Discount Pricing!!

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Hotel Information

Do NOT Miss Hotel Group Rates!!!
Make Your Reservations Today!

Date/City	Hotel Information	Hotel Rates per night, excludes tax & service charges
Philadelphia, PA December 8-11, 2008	Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia 237 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Reservations: 800-222-TREE 215-893-1600 Read More	Group Discount Rate: $200.00 Per Night Group Rate Ends: November 7, 2008 Reference Name: Coding Strategies Crown Series
San Antonio, TX January 26-29, 2009 NOTE: The Medical Oncology CROWN Sessions are not offered at the San Antonio, TX CROWN Seminar	The St. Anthony 300 East Travis Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Reservations: 210-227-4392 Read More	Group Discount Rate: $169.00 Per Night Group Rate Ends: December 22, 2008 Reference Name: Coding Strategies Crown Series

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Hotel Pricing is subject to change!

 

Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia is centrally located in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district on the Avenue of the Arts. Across from the Academy of Music, this comfortable high-rise is within walking distance of many of Philadelphia's attractions including the Pennsylvania Convention Center, City Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Enjoy casual fare and libations in Standing O, our Bar/Bistro, or indulge in first class dining in the Academy Cafe overlooking Broad Street.

The St. Anthony - A Wyndham Historic Hotel. One visit and you'll know why it's been a perennial 4 diamond winner for excellence, 14 years in a row. Built in 1909; for almost a century, the St. Anthony has welcomed guests with timeless elegance and first-rate service. Beautifully restored—lavish carpets, bronzes, and works of art from around the world recall a bygone age. Stroll among priceless French Empire antiques in the Peacock Alley promenade, where you can almost hear strains of music from a black-tie ball. Ready to explore? Stroll to the Riverwalk, the Alamo, and Hemisfair Plaza and don't miss the Witte Museum, McNay Art Museum and San Antonio Zoo nearby. NOTE: The Medical Oncology CROWN Sessions are not offered at the San Antonio, TX CROWN Seminar

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Intro to Interventional Radiology/Procedures 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 8, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 26, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply
Interventional Radiology/Procedures 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 10, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 28, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply
Auditing for Interventional Radiology/Procedures 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 11, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 29, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply

Register Online Today!
To register multiple attendees or to take advantage of discount rates, please complete a downloadable Registration Worksheet and fax to 770-445-0407
or call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING (1-877-626-3464)

*Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended.

If you attended the 2008 CROWN Seminar last year that puts you in VIP Status! Call CSI for special VIP Discount Pricing!!

**Cancellation Policy - All cancellations must be received in writing at least 30 business days prior to the seminar in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after 30 days are subject to a $225.00 charge. Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend are liable for the full registration fee. Enrollment can be transferred to another person up to 15 business days prior to the session. If you have any questions please call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING. CSI will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. Please make your travel plans accordingly, no exceptions.

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Diagnostic Radiology 2009 Session Description Hotel Information

December 9, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 27, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top

*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply

Register Online Today!
To register multiple attendees or to take advantage of discount rates, please complete a downloadable Registration Worksheet and fax to 770-445-0407
or call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING (1-877-626-3464)

*Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended.

If you attended the 2008 CROWN Seminar last year that puts you in VIP Status! Call CSI for special VIP Discount Pricing!!

**Cancellation Policy - All cancellations must be received in writing at least 30 business days prior to the seminar in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after 30 days are subject to a $225.00 charge. Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend are liable for the full registration fee. Enrollment can be transferred to another person up to 15 business days prior to the session. If you have any questions please call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING. CSI will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. Please make your travel plans accordingly, no exceptions.

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Basic Radiation Oncology 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 9, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 27, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply
Radiation Oncology 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 10, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 28, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions   Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply
Advanced Auditing For Radiation Oncology 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 11, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 29, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions       Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply

Register Online Today!
To register multiple attendees or to take advantage of discount rates, please complete a downloadable Registration Worksheet and fax to 770-445-0407
or call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING (1-877-626-3464)

*Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended.

If you attended the 2008 CROWN Seminar last year that puts you in VIP Status! Call CSI for special VIP Discount Pricing!!

**Cancellation Policy - All cancellations must be received in writing at least 30 business days prior to the seminar in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after 30 days are subject to a $225.00 charge. Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend are liable for the full registration fee. Enrollment can be transferred to another person up to 15 business days prior to the session. If you have any questions please call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING. CSI will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. Please make your travel plans accordingly, no exceptions.

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Medical Oncology Physician/ Freestanding 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 8, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA *Session not available at the San Antonio, TX CROWN 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply
Medical Oncology Hospital 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 9, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA *Session not available at the San Antonio, TX CROWN 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply

 

Register Online Today!
To register multiple attendees or to take advantage of discount rates, please complete a downloadable Registration Worksheet and fax to 770-445-0407
or call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING (1-877-626-3464)

*Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended.

If you attended the 2008 CROWN Seminar last year that puts you in VIP Status! Call CSI for special VIP Discount Pricing!!

**Cancellation Policy - All cancellations must be received in writing at least 30 business days prior to the seminar in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after 30 days are subject to a $225.00 charge. Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend are liable for the full registration fee. Enrollment can be transferred to another person up to 15 business days prior to the session. If you have any questions please call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING. CSI will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. Please make your travel plans accordingly, no exceptions.

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Introduction to Heart Rhythm Procedures 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 8, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 26, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions       Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply
Introduction to Invasive Cardiology 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 9, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 27, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply
Comprehensive Cardiology 2009 Session Description Hotel Information	December 10, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA January 28, 2009 - San Antonio, TX 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions     Back To Top	*Early-$545 *Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended. Regular-$595 Multi-Session Discounts are available! The above rates are per person, per session. Some restrictions apply

Register Online Today!
To register multiple attendees or to take advantage of discount rates, please complete a downloadable Registration Worksheet and fax to 770-445-0407
or call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING (1-877-626-3464)

*Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended.

If you attended the 2008 CROWN Seminar last year that puts you in VIP Status! Call CSI for special VIP Discount Pricing!!

**Cancellation Policy - All cancellations must be received in writing at least 30 business days prior to the seminar in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after 30 days are subject to a $225.00 charge. Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend are liable for the full registration fee. Enrollment can be transferred to another person up to 15 business days prior to the session. If you have any questions please call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING. CSI will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. Please make your travel plans accordingly, no exceptions.

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Registration

Register Online Today!
To register multiple attendees or to take advantage of discount rates, please complete a downloadable Registration Worksheet and fax to 770-445-0407
or call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING (1-877-626-3464)

*Early Registration Discount Rates - To qualify for the Early Registration discounts, enrollment payment must be received sixty (60) days prior to the first session attended.

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.....Breakfast & Registration
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.....Sessions


If you attended the 2008 CROWN Seminar last year that puts you in VIP Status! Call CSI for special VIP Discount Pricing!!

**Cancellation Policy - All cancellations must be received in writing at least 30 business days prior to the seminar in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after 30 days are subject to a $225.00 charge. Registrants who do not cancel and do not attend are liable for the full registration fee. Enrollment can be transferred to another person up to 15 business days prior to the session. If you have any questions please call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING. CSI will not issue refunds due to inclement weather. Please make your travel plans accordingly, no exceptions.

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Multi-Session Discounts
In order to receive a Multi-Session Discount, Multi-Attendees must register at the same time and a consolidated payment for all attendees must be received by Coding Strategies, Inc. no later than 15 business days prior to the event. To take advantage of discount rates, please complete a downloadable Registration Worksheet and fax to 770-445-0407 or call CSI at 1-877-6-CODING (1-877-626-3464)
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3-5 Sessions	$20 Off Each Session
6-10 Sessions	$25 Off Each Session
11 + Sessions	$30 Off Each Session

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CROWN Session Descriptions
CROWN Sessions will cover all the new codes for 2009!

 

2009 Diagnostic Radiology Session Instructional hours: 7 The goal of this session is to prepare attendees for accurate reporting of diagnostic radiology services in 2009. Objectives Include: 1 . Identify the 2009 Medicare payment policy changes related to diagnostic radiology. Both physician and hospital reimbursement will be discussed. 2. Identify the diagnostic radiology-related aspects of the 2009 Work Plan of the Office of Inspector General (OIG). 3 . Review and discuss the coding, documentation and reimbursement challenges for key areas of diagnostic radiology including, but not limited to: plain films, breast procedures, ultrasound, CT/CTA, MR/MRA, PET, nuclear medicine and supplies. 4. Review physician documentation examples for key procedures. This session will address the coding and reimbursement challenges related to diagnostic radiology services, including PET, MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, breast procedures (mammography and percutaneous procedures), and plain films. Additionally this year’s session will include information on PQRI, the 2009 OIG Workplan and the Final Rules for both OPPS and the MPFS. Special attention will be given to services that are frequently billed incorrectly or denied by third party payors and the impact of the MACs (Medicare Administrative Contractors). Participants will also have the opportunity to submit coding questions anonymously at the beginning of the session and receive answers the same day! Attendees will receive the Navigator for Diagnostic Radiology that includes detailed descriptions of diagnostic procedures, definitions of key reimbursement concepts and authoritative and advisory coding guidelines for all procedures listed above. This manual is designed to reinforce key learning points and serve as a valuable reference after the conference. Return to pricing information

2009 Introduction to Interventional Radiology/Procedures Session Instructional hours: 7 The goal of this session is to provide individuals with little to no interventional coding experience with the necessary skills to accurately assign procedure codes for arteriography, percutaneous angioplasty, stent placement and central venous catheter procedures.