2012 CODEquest Ophthalmic Coding College
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Top 5 Reasons to Attend CODEquest in 2012
(1) Receive CME and CEU credit.
- The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- This course has been approved for 6.0 JCAHPO “A” CE credits.
- This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 6.0 Continuing Education Units.
(2) Prepare and know what to expect before ICD-10 starts
- U.S. physicians will be required to report diagnostic codes based on the ICD-10 code set. Will your ophthalmic practice be ready?
- An ICD-10 training plan will ensure your entire practice is prepared and knows what to expect for ICD-10.
- Let CODEquest guide you to begin planning for implementation of ICD-10 in your practice.
(3) Get the most trustworthy ophthalmology-specific coding information.
- Your CODEquest instructors are coding experts with decades of experience in ophthalmology.
(4) Enhance your coding competency and be better prepared for all types of audits.
- CODEquest helps you identify techniques to appropriately code for proper reimbursement in all specialties in ophthalmology.
- You learn to utilize appropriate modifier(s) in the office and/or surgical setting.
- You recognize key components to code correctly the first time.
(5) Get valuable training to implement CPT and ICD-9 updates into the practice.
- Physicians
- Administrators
- Allied health personnel
- Billers
- Coders
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Get Ready for the Future. Get Ready for ICD-10.
Attend CODEquest, Introducing ICD-10, and Code with Confidence
CODEquest Ophthalmic Coding College, introducing ICD-10 is presented by your state society and the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE).
ICD-10 is going to change everything. After 30 years, the nation’s physicians will be required to report diagnostic codes based on this new code set. Will your ophthalmic practice be prepared? Let CODEquest be the first step in your ICD-10 training plan.
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2012 CODEquest Course Agenda
While the physician is ultimately responsible for CPT and diagnosis code selection, each member of the ophthalmic team plays a vital part in coding and documentation of the medical record. This six (6) hour course is designed to assist the ophthalmic team to appropriately code for proper reimbursement.
This is an intermediate course designed for physicians, billing/coding staff, and technicians with more than two years of experience in coding and documentation.
Newly Expanded Course Includes Two Hours on ICD-10 — Explore, Educate, Execute!
Morning Session (Three hours)
Step-by-step instructions to give attendees ICD-10 confidence including:
- How physician and technician documentation must change
- What coders and billers need to watch for to assure claims are submitted accurately
- What administrators/office managers need to know to assure a smooth transition and coding compliance
- Practical application and real world examples to assure proficiency with ICD-10
- What’s new in 2012: CPT (including new codes for contact lenses), ICD-9 (big changes for glaucoma and retina), PQRS, E-Prescribing and audit update
Afternoon Session (Three hours)
- Exams scenarios :
> Two exams, same patient, same day, same doctor
> Two exams, same patient, same day, different doctors
> Four levels of glaucoma evaluation
> And more
- Modifier challenge: Test your competency
- Complex surgical cases from all specialties involving multiple procedures during the same session
- Complications during global period: Are they payable or not?
- Testing services: What services are billable together and what are not.
- (By popular demand) What's wrong with this picture: Learn to solve coding quandaries
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2012 CODEquest Schedule
Confirmed 2012 locations are listed below. Check back often, as we will add new dates and locations throughout 2012.
NOTE: CODEquest attendees may submit their coding and documentation questions and receive customized answers during the course by submitting questions to codequest@aao.org prior to the meeting date.
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