KZA We have a longstanding belief in, and commitment to, physicians. KarenZupko & Associates, Inc.

is a Chicago-based practice management consulting and training firm with clients nationwide. KZA offers consultative services, speaking and education, workshops, and professional writing services that address the infrastructure and strategy challenges practicing physicians face every day. Since 1985, KZA has built a respected reputation as a team of physician advocates who effectively work for and

with physicians to help them solve and manage business problems. KZA's philosophy is that it's much healthier for clients to participate in creating management solutions than to call a practice management "doctor" every time a minor problem arises. The firm works on a project basis, and empowers physicians, managers, and staff to be involved in the change process. Hundreds of satisfied clients credit KZA's success to a team of talented consultants skilled in operations management, reimbursement, managed care contract analysis and negotiation, staff development and training, and strategic planning. Most of KZA's consultants have either managed a practice full-time or provided interim management services. Each has a hands-on, frontline, understanding of the complexities involved in running a practice. KZA offers a full range of practice management services to physician groups of all sizes, from solo practices to academic-based groups and large multi-specialty practices. Information gathering, on-site assessments of the organization, action-oriented recommendations, and integration of physician, manager, and staff suggestions are key components of KZA's consultative process. For more information about our services, contact KZA's Client Services Director, at 312.642.5616.

One week to go! ⏰Join KZA on September 9 at 12:00 p.m. CT for Modifier 22: Increased Procedural Services – Documenting a...
09/04/2026

One week to go! ⏰
Join KZA on September 9 at 12:00 p.m. CT for Modifier 22: Increased Procedural Services – Documenting and Defending the Claim.
Learn when Modifier 22 is truly supported, what documentation matters, and how to build a stronger case when increased procedural work goes beyond the ordinary. The webinar also includes real-world operative note examples to help put the guidance into practice.
✅ Live, one-hour webinar
✅ Earn 1 CEU
✅ Practical case studies and documentation guidance
Register today: https://www.kzanow.com/live-webinars/webinars/202609-modifier-22

September’s Featured Course: How to Survive an Audit: CERT, TPEs, OIG, Corporate Integrity, Etc. 🔎When a payor audit com...
09/03/2026

September’s Featured Course: How to Survive an Audit: CERT, TPEs, OIG, Corporate Integrity, Etc. 🔎
When a payor audit comes your way, knowing what to expect and how to respond can make all the difference.
This on-demand course with KZA Executive Consultant Deborah Grider explores:
✅ Different types of audits
✅ Common audit triggers
✅ Steps for responding to a payor audit
✅ The importance of accurate coding and documentation
Take the course on your schedule and save $10 during September with promo code SEPT10.
👉 https://educate.kzanow.com/p/How-to-Survive-an-Audit-CERT-TPEs-OIG-Corporate-Integrity
No CEUs are available for this course.

⏰ Final Call! Time is running out to save on August's Featured On-Demand Course.Strong clinical documentation is the fou...
08/31/2026

⏰ Final Call! Time is running out to save on August's Featured On-Demand Course.
Strong clinical documentation is the foundation of accurate coding, appropriate reimbursement, and audit readiness. If you're looking to strengthen your documentation knowledge and improve compliance, now is the time.
📚 The Essentials of Clinical Documentation Improvement
🎟️ Save $20 with code AUG20
📅 Offer ends August 31
Don't miss your chance to invest in practical education you'll use every day.
Register today: https://educate.kzanow.com/products/the-essentials-of-clinical-documentation-improvement-on-demand

🎙️ Modifier Mondays Spotlight: ABN ModifiersWhen should an Advance Beneficiary Notice be issued? And which modifier shou...
08/31/2026

🎙️ Modifier Mondays Spotlight: ABN Modifiers
When should an Advance Beneficiary Notice be issued? And which modifier should you use when Medicare may not cover a service?
In this spotlight episode, KZA Coding Expert Rebecca Mizelle breaks down ABNs and the modifiers that communicate patient financial responsibility, including GA, GZ, GX, and GY.
You’ll also hear about common ABN mistakes, documentation requirements, and why you should never automatically apply an ABN modifier without knowing the circumstances.
Take a few minutes for this practical refresher and help keep your claims compliant.
🎧 Listen now: https://monday.transistor.fm/episodes/modifier-mondays-spotlight-abn-modifiers

⏰ Last chance to save on Ascend Summit 2026.Early Bird Pricing ends August 31 for KZA’s Ascend Practice Management Leade...
08/31/2026

⏰ Last chance to save on Ascend Summit 2026.
Early Bird Pricing ends August 31 for KZA’s Ascend Practice Management Leadership Summit, happening November 6, 2026 as a live online conference.
Designed for healthcare leaders and practice management professionals, Ascend features seven expert-led sessions focused on practical strategies, leadership insight, and the real-world challenges facing today’s medical practices.
If Ascend is on your radar, now is the time to register and secure the Early Bird rate.
Register today:
https://www.kzanow.com/ascend-summit-2026

September is packed with live learning opportunities from KZA!Join our experts throughout the month for practical educat...
08/28/2026

September is packed with live learning opportunities from KZA!
Join our experts throughout the month for practical education covering talent strategy, Modifier 22, revenue cycle management, and Medicare coding rules for advanced practice providers.
📅 September 2
Talent Blueprint
📅 September 9
Modifier 22
📅 September 17
Revenue Cycle Management
📅 September 23
Advanced Practice Provider Coding Rules for Medicare
Choose the sessions most relevant to your organization and register today at KZANow.com.

🚨 Final Reminder: Registration closes soon!E/M downcoding is creating serious reimbursement and compliance challenges fo...
08/26/2026

🚨 Final Reminder: Registration closes soon!
E/M downcoding is creating serious reimbursement and compliance challenges for healthcare organizations. Join KZA Executive Consultant Deborah Grider for The E/M Downcoding Crisis: What Every Provider Needs to Know and learn how to identify documentation gaps, understand payer downcoding practices, and protect your organization from lost revenue and increased audit risk.
📅 August 26, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. CT
🎓 Earn 1 CEU
Reserve your spot today:
https://www.kzanow.com/live-webinars/webinars/202608-em-downcoding-crisis

Thank You, Nashville! 🎉To everyone who joined us in Nashville for the KZA 2026 National Conference, thank you for making...
08/25/2026

Thank You, Nashville! 🎉
To everyone who joined us in Nashville for the KZA 2026 National Conference, thank you for making it such an incredible few days. We hope you're heading home with new ideas, practical strategies, and connections that will make a difference in your organization.
Now it's time to look ahead.
Next up is Ascend Summit 2026 this November, where we'll continue the conversation with practical education focused on today's biggest healthcare challenges.
If you couldn't make it to Nashville, or if you're ready to keep the momentum going, Ascend is your next opportunity to learn from industry experts and take home education you can put to work immediately.
➡️ Register today: https://www.kzanow.com/ascend-summit-2026
We can't wait to see you there!

🎧 The final episode of our Modifier 79 series is now available on Modifier Monday!KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks expl...
08/24/2026

🎧 The final episode of our Modifier 79 series is now available on Modifier Monday!
KZA Coding Expert Christine Banks explores what Medicare, Medicare Advantage, commercial payers, and workers’ compensation plans are watching when reviewing claims submitted with Modifier 79.
Learn about common audit triggers, strategies for appealing denials, ways to strengthen documentation, and proactive workflows that can help protect reimbursement while maintaining compliance.
Listen now: https://monday.transistor.fm/episodes/modifier-79-part-4

🎉 Congratulations to our Maia raffle winner, Donna Tankersly of Augusta, GA!Donna is taking home the raffle basket from ...
08/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Maia raffle winner, Donna Tankersly of Augusta, GA!

Donna is taking home the raffle basket from our Nashville conference. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, entered, and helped make this year’s event such a great experience.

And congratulations again, Donna! 🎁

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