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Coding is an important and complex task that all medical practices have to do in order to receive appropriate reimbursement and stay in compliance. You strive hard to code accurately. But there are rule changes and a variety of opinions that make coding more confusing.
The American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE), the practice management arm of the Academy, presents this webinar to dispel inaccurate information and guide you toward more accurate coding practices.
In this 60 minute archived webinar you’ll learn:
- The most commonly disputed coding practices in ophthalmology
- The best approach to take when faced with such coding challenges
- Factors that may lead to confusion and misinformation in ophthalmic coding
Topics include:
- Who can document the History of Present Illness (HPI)?
- When can/should I unbundle CCI edits with modifier -59?
- When is it appropriate to bill an exam the same day as an intravitreal injection?
- Can my specialty-trained colleagues bill for visits during the global period when there is a surgical complication?
- Should I be paid for the interim exam between cataract surgeries?
- When appending modifier -78, what defines a dedicated procedure room?
- Is there a way to be paid for suture removal?
- Does scheduling surgery automatically qualify for code 99205/99215 exam?
- And more!
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| PRESENTERS |
Michael X. Repka, MD, OCS
Academy Medical Director for Governmental Affairs
Dr. Repka is a professor of ophthalmology and a professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has been at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine since 1983. He is nationally and internationally known for his contributions in the field of pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, and pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Repka has served on the Academy’s Committee of Secretaries as the Secretary for Federal Affairs since 2005. He is also the Academy’s advisor to the CPT Editorial Panel of the American Medical Association.
Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS
Academy Coding Executive
Sue's 30 year ophthalmic background includes all aspects of coding, reimbursement, practice management, clinic and surgical assistance. Sue is the Academy's coding executive, the author of EyeNet's “Savvy Coder”, AAOE's "Coding Bulletin", the Ophthalmic Coding Coach and the Ophthalmic Coding Module Series.
Kim Ross, OCS, CPC
Academy Coding Specialist
Kim is the Academy's coding specialist, the contributing author of the Ophthalmic Coding Coach and the Ophthalmic Coding Module Series. Her 36 year ophthalmic background includes all aspects of clinic and surgical assistance, ophthalmic photography, practice management, coding, reimbursement and compliance. |
| FEES |
Choose from:
- 60-day on-demand multimedia recording*
- CD-ROM with synchronized PowerPoint slides and audio**
$185 member / $236 nonmember
Order online today or call KRM, our webinar vendor at 800.775.7654 or 715.833.5426, between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday to Friday.
* Online Multimedia Recordings are available three business days after the event.
** CD-ROMs are shipped within 7 to 10 business days after the event. |
