Monday, June 27, 2011

How to do the BOOT, SCOOTIN', BOOGIE

Put your feet together.
On the balls of your feet, twist both feet to the left.
Put your heels down and twist on your heels to the left.
Now twist on your heels back right.
Twist on the balls of your feet back right.
Step forward to the right.
Step forward to the left.
Kick with your left foot.
Kick with your right foot.
Step back to the right.
Step back to the left.
Kick with your left foot.
Kick with your right foot.
Slide forward and to the left, hips first.
Slide forward and to the right, hips first.
Put your fists on your hips with your thumbs up.
Slide to the right, hips first.
Slide to the left, hips first.
Kick with your left.
Touch your right hand to your left toe.
Kick with your right.
Touch your left hand to your right toe.
Slide to the right twice.
Slide to the left twice.
Step forward with your right and swivel to make a 90-degree turn.
Clap.
Bring your left foot together with your right.
Repeat.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Brush-up On Proper Use of Modifiers

The Nashville Regional Conference has a great post-conference event on modifiers. It is a hands-on four hour workshop on accurate and appropriate use of modifiers.  It is being taught by the author and expert Jennifer Swindle, RHIT, CCS-P, CCP, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, CFPC, she has had over 20 years of experience in the health care industry.

Take the Mod Lib Challenge and have some fun with modifiers! Then register for AAPC’s workshop, Modifiers – The Rest of the Story to earn 6 CEU’s and learn the accurate and appropriate use of modifiers. 

Learn how modifiers impact appropriate reimbursement and how they are used to ‘tell the complete story’. Not only will the presentation demonstrate how appropriate modifier use will allow for payment in certain circumstances, but also how modifiers can be overused or abused for improper payment, opening organizations to risk. Procedural modifiers as well as E&M modifiers will be discussed. Hands-on instruction will include case studies and specific examples, complete with notes to determine appropriate modifier use. Operative notes will be studied as well, in which modifiers would be necessary to show staged or related procedure or unrelated return to the OR type of examples. 

Don't miss this educational workshop held on Saturday, September 10, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.  A continental breakfast will be served with coffee.  Register Now!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Hard Rock Café Nashville

Music City, U.S.A, now where could there possibly be a better place for a Hard Rock Cafe? From Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gil, Dolly Parton to Keith Urban, Reba, Carrie Underwood to Paramore and Kings of Leon, all part of Nashville’s unique musical history. The Nashville Cafe has been rockin’ Music City since 1994! Newly revamped in December 2009, Hard Rock Cafe Nashville contends as one of the city’s premier dining and entertainment destinations.  Housed in the site of Nashville's first brothel, our building stretches half a block long, and the outdoor “Ledge” has plenty of room for you and all your rowdy friends! Jimi Hendrix said it best “That’s where I learned to play really…Nashville.”  

100 Broadway, Nashville, TN  37201
615-742-9900

Monday, June 20, 2011

NASHVILLE LIVE MUSIC GUIDE APP

Need to find out where Reba will be performing while you are in Nashville for the AAPC conference?  Or just want to listen to live country music and don't know how to find it......the LIVE MUSIC GUIDE APP is for you!  This brand new app has a city-wide music directory telling users which acts are playing when in the various music venues all of the city.  The app also has a calendar that allows you to search live music events scheduled in the coming two weeks.  Isn't technology wonderful!

The app is currently available for the iPhone, and will be available for the android platform later this summer.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

To Eat, Ate, Eaten, Eating

Definition  EAT v. 1. To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption.  2. To consume food.

We all love food and the Gaylord Opryland has lots of it.  For "quick eats" at the Gaylord they have Findley's Irish Pub, Jack Daniel's, Paisano's Pizzaria & Vino, Stax Burgers, Relache and Magnolia Pool Bar and Grill and of course in-room dining.   For casual dining restaurants they have Solario - Authentic Mexican Cuisine, Cascades American Cafe and Wasabi's Sushi. 

Don't forget - AAPC provides breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday of the conference.  We don't want you missing any education!   

Monday, June 13, 2011

What goes around comes around....

or so the saying goes… but in the case of AAPC conferences, it’s true! Our June 2010 Nashville national conference attempt was pre-empted by Mother Nature, but hopefully that won’t be the case this time. The regional conference date of the conference is September 7-9, and barring any unforeseen ‘weather’ situations, we’ll be there!  When it’s not partially underwater, the Gaylord Opryland Hotel is one of the most beautiful and luxurious properties in the country. Not only that, but it’s located right next to the Grand Ole Opry, so grab your tickets today.   Oh, and while you’re at it, dust off your kicks and get ready to boot, scoot, and boogie with your friends. See you there!!


Click here to purchase Grand Ole Opry tickets for the September 9th show.

Friday, June 10, 2011

While at conference....

Do you want to get a massage or keep up on your fitness routine or even take a dip in a pool.  The Gaylord Opryland has it all.


RELACHE The Spa at Gaylord Opryland - is a 20,000-square-foot space facility that you may choose from many spa and salon services, including massages, facials, body therapies, hand and foot therapies, nail enhancements, haristyling, make-up services, waxing and more.  View Relache brochure

Fitness Center - a 3,500-foot fitness center located within Relache Spa is open 24 hours a day. It has state-of-the-art cardiovascular machines, circuit training and more!

Pools - the Gaylord Opryland has three pools!  Are you bringing your kids along, well here is where they can spend their days while you are getting top-notch coding education.  There are two outdoor pools with bar and grills and one indoor pool with a designated lap lane.  

Do you LOVE country music?

You must visit The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.  It has been the home of America's music since 1967. In keeping with the cultural significance of the music and the heroic achievements of those who form its membership, the Museum opened in a $37 million landmark, new building in May 2001.
Located on the west bank of the Cumberland River, just a few steps from the historic Ryman Auditorium and the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway, the monumental edifice, a visceral experience for approaching visitors, invigorates the skyline in downtown Nashville's entertainment district.

222 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH • NASHVILLE, TN 37203 • 615.416.2001
About 11 miles from Gaylord Opryland (20 minute drive)
http://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/


Monday, June 6, 2011

Things to do....and maybe see Reba

The Wild Horse Saloon is Nashville's #1 dining and entertainment destination and a mecca of entertainment in America. To capture the attention of Nashvillians and country music visitors, on June 1, 1994, the history of the World Famous Wild Horse Saloon began with country superstar Reba McEntire hearding a stampede of live cattle through the streets of Music City, also known as Nashville, Tennessee. The cattle were herded down Second Avenue and past the front doors of the newly opened club. Since then, the Wild Horse has continued to capture the interest of visitors with its award-winning menu, unique attractions and one-of-a-kind capabilities.Over a normal year the Wild Horse uses around 3000 gallons of BBQ sauce and about 2 million pickle slices in our famous fried pickle recipe. That is a whole lot of BBQ sauce and pickles! I think this place is a must see.... I mean eat!
Wild Horse Saloon
120 2nd Ave North Nashville, TN 37201 615. 902.8200

http://www.wildhorsesaloon.com/

Friday, June 3, 2011

The Grand Ole Opry....Nashville's #1!

What began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live-entertainment phenomenon. Dedicated to honoring country music’s rich history and dynamic present, the Grand Ole Opry showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.

The Opry, an American icon and Nashville, Tennessee’s number-one attraction, is world-famous for creating one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences for audiences of all ages.


AAPC has Grand Ole Opry discounted tickets available for $40.  The tickets are for the September 9th, 7pm showing.  Please visit AAPC  to order tickets.