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Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding ( 22CODE1 )

Code It Right From the Start With Coding Sessions at AAO 2022

Co-sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology ( IJCAHPO )

Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding ( 22CODE1 )

Friday , September 30 , 9:00 a . m .– 12:00 p . m . McCormick Place Room : S105abc Level : Beginner – Intermediate
Panelists : Matthew Baugh , MHA , COT , OSC , OCS , OCSR ; Heather Dunn , COA , OCS ; OCSR ; Anthony P . Johnson , MD , FACS , OCS , OCSR
This interactive three-hour course has been developed for new coders , those without formal training , young ophthalmologists , or even experienced coders who want to ensure their knowledge is up to date . In addition to learning coding essentials , the audience will actively participate in this fun and educational course which will feature :
• Practice Makes Perfect : The Fundamentals We Need to Know
• CCI edits : To Unbundle or Not to Unbundle , That Is the Question
• Audits Happen : Your Role in Driving a Successful Outcome
• Behind the Curtain : Practice Management Strategies That Work
• In The Spotlight : Coding Scenarios That Take Centerstage Digital Workbooks Only
Pricing Per Coding Session
$ 250 ( by July 27 , early registration deadline ), $ 270 ( July 28 to Aug . 31 ), $ 300 ( starting Sept . 1 )

Coding Camp ( 22CODE2 )

Friday , September 30 , 1:30 p . m .– 4:30 p . m . McCormick Place Room : S105abc Level : Intermediate – Advanced *
Moderator : Joy Woodke , COE , OCS , OCSR , Academy Director , Coding & Reimbursement
Panelists : Matthew Baugh , MHA , COT , OSC , OCS , OCSR ; Heather Dunn , COA , OCS , OCSR ; Anthony P . Johnson , MD , FACS , OCS , OCSR
Space often sells out , so sign up early .*
With a special presentation on the updates for 2023 by Michael X . Repka , MD , MBA , Academy Medical Director , Health Policy
For 20 years , Coding Camp has been your entire ophthalmic team ’ s primary source for the most up-to-date coding and reimbursement information . Along with the latest coding news and updates , Coding Camp 2022 will provide essential knowledge that will help empower your practice to manage variable payer requirements and securely maximize reimbursement . This three-hour intermediate coding session sells out fast , so sign up early . This year ’ s course includes :
• A comprehensive review of the next wave of E / M updates
• Myth-busters : the top coding and reimbursement myths and the truths that debunk them
• Audits and lessons learned : how your practice can learn from the mistakes of others
• Claim denials : how to fix and prevent them
• Coding competency challenge : answers to the most frequently asked coding questions
Digital Workbooks Only
Matthew Baugh , MHA , COT , OSC , OCS , OCSR
Heather Dunn , COA , OCS , OCSR
Anthony P . Johnson , MD , FACS , OCS , OCSR
Joy Woodke , COE , OCS , OCSR
Visit AAO . ORG / CODINGCAMP to purchase tickets . Note : Registration for AAO 2022 is not required for these courses .
Accreditation Statement The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ( ACCME ) to provide continuing medical education for physicians .
Credit Information The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity .
AAPC will honor 1:1 CEUs for any live event offering CME credit or AMA PRA Category Credit . AAPC members get instructions to download a certificate of completion from the workbook , course slides , and mobile meeting guide . Attendees are advised to have their badges scanned at the course in case of an audit .
3.0 IJCAHPO CE credits have been approved for both courses . Attendees must sign the attendance sheet and have their badge scanned to get credit .
* Due to limited capacities , coding sessions may sell out . Any remaining tickets will be sold on-site on a first-come basis .
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