CPT® and RBRVS 2009 Annual Symposium

The upcoming CPT® and RBRVS 2009 Annual Symposium meeting is scheduled for Nov. 12-14, 2008 at the:
Hyatt Regency Chicago151 East Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60601Phone: (312) 565-1234
Hotel accomodations
Symposium attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Book your room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago , or call the hotel directly at (312) 565-1234. The group room rate per night for single or double occupancy is $239 (standard), plus tax (currently 15.4 percent).
You must mention the AMA symposium when booking your room to take advantage of the special group room rate. Remember to write down your confirmation number from the hotel to ensure your room reservation. Guest rooms are available Nov. 11–14, 2008. Reservations must be made by Oct. 21, 2008. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis; no additional rooms will be added.
Three ways to registerRegister online for the fastest and easiest way to register. You must have a valid credit card available to secure your space. Payment confirmations will be sent via e-mail. Please print the e-mailed confirmation for your records.
Register by telephoneCall the AMA Unified Service Center at (800) 621-8335. You must have a valid credit card available to secure your space.
Register by mailIf your company requires that you pay with a check, please print this form (PDF, 28KB). Make the check payable to “American Medical Association” and send your payment no later than Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 (no checks will be processed after this date). Payment and registration form(s) should be sent to:
CPT® and RBRVS 2009 Annual Symposium RegistrationOrder DepartmentAmerican Medical AssociationP.O. Box 930876Atlanta, GA 31193-0876
*The AMA does not accept registrations by fax or e-mail.
Registration feesDiscount rate: $750Full rate: $900Fee includes: continental breakfast, break, lunch and cocktail reception.
Registration discountsDiscounted registration rates apply for the following:
AMA members
CPT and RUC advisors or staff
Past AMA CPT or RBRVS symposia attendees
CPT® Assistant newsletter subscriber
Clinical Examples in Radiology subscriber
CPT® Network subscriber
CPT licensees
CPT® and RBRVS Symposium topicsEach presenter will discuss in detail many of the significant changes to CPT 2009 codes and descriptors, as well as 2009 payment policy and relative value unit (RVU) changes to the Medicare physician payment schedule. The following topics will be discussed:
Cardiology
Evaluation and Management
End-Stage Renal Disease Services
Spine Surgery/Neurosurgery
Medicare Medical Home Demonstration
General Surgery
Urology
Orthopaedic Surgery
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Pathology and Laboratory Services
Pediatrics
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