Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
in collaboration with
American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives
Presents:
Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding
Codequest 2023
Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA
Online Registration Has Closed. Onsite registration will be available.
Join the most knowledgeable coding experts in ophthalmology for professional coding education vital to your success. We’ll map out the latest coding updates, review key competencies, test your knowledge and steer you towards successful solutions for preventing claim denials.
Developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding & Codequest™ provide unparalleled instruction for practices of every size and every specialty.
Fundamentals and Codequest are the best way to protect your practice from claim denials and audit recoupments.
Topics for Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding [3-hour course]
- Fundamentals You Need to Know:
- Rules of ICD-10
- To Unbundle or Not Unbundle?
- Test Your Knowledge: Modifiers, Testing Services and MUEs
- A Comprehensive Review of the Next Wave of E/M Updates
- Myth-Busters: Top Coding Misconceptions and the Facts to Correct Them
- Strategies to Resolve and Prevent Claim Denials
Topics for Codequest [3-hour course]
- 2023 Coding Updates and the Financial Impact
- Protect Your Revenue and Take Action to Combat Audits, Comparative Billing Reports and Prior Authorization Requests
- Poll the Audience: Coding Competency Challenge
- Hot Topic: Coding Guidance for MIGS, Canaloplasty and Goniotomy Procedures
About Your Codequest Instructor
 Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR is the Academy’s director of coding and reimbursement. Her 30+ years of experience in ophthalmology includes all aspects of practice management, accounting, coding and billing. She is the author of The Profitable Retina Practice series, a contributing author of the Academy coding product line and provides private consultation services. Ms. Woodke is a recipient of the Academy’s Secretariat and Achievement Awards.
BONUS: Have a specific coding conundrum? Email questions to [email protected] before the course to get customized answers to your personal coding challenges.
About Your Codequest Moderator
Michael Gilbert, MD is the WAEPS Coding Seminar Chair, WAEPS board member and the 2023 Coding Seminar Moderator. Dr Gilbert has co-authored the original AAO Ophthalmic Coding Specialist series and certification program.
Registration Fees (per person)
- WAEPS Member physicians & employees: $375
- Non-Member physicians & employees: $545
- Residents/Medical Students: $100
Attendance Eligibility Requirements
Attendance is limited to members of the Academy, AAOE, and/or state ophthalmological societies and individuals directly employed by these members.
Americans with Disabilities Statement
WAEPS supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you require a specific accommodation or service to facilitate your participation in a Codequest coding course, please send a message to Susanna Barnett at [email protected].
Online Registration Has Closed. Onsite registration will be available.
If you need assistance, please contact the WAEPS office at 206-956-3635 or email [email protected]
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing by March 1, 2023, will receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made after that date. If your practice needs to substitute a different employee for a paid registrant from your practice, those changes may be made up to the day of the program. Contact our office for assistance. Call 206-956-3635 or email: [email protected]
Schedule:
- 7:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast
- 8:00–9:30am Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding
- 9:30–9:45am Break
- 9:45–11:15am Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding (continued)
- 11:15am–12:15pm Lunch Break
- 12:15–1:45pm Codequest 2023
- 1:45–2:00pm Break
- 2:00–3:30pm Codequest 2023 (continued)
- 3:30pm Adjourn
CME and CEU Credits Available
Session I: Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding
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.
Designation Statement
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IJCAHPO CE Credits
Ophthalmic allied health professionals receive 3.0 IJCAHPO Group “A” CE Credits for completion of this course.
AAPC Credits
AAPC will honor 1-for-1 CEUs for any live event offering CME credit or AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
Session II: Codequest 2023
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.
Designation Statement
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IJCAHPO CE Credits
Ophthalmic allied health professionals receive 3.0 IJCAHPO Group “A” CE Credits for completion of this course.
AAPC Credits
AAPC will honor 1-for-1 CEUs for any live event offering CME credit or AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
Information about each program
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