Codequest ™ and More 2024
The best way to protect your practice from claim denials and audits.
Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons in collaboration with American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives Presents:
Codequest Plus: Fundamentals in Coding 2024
Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA
Coding Doesn’t Get Easier so Professionals Get Better!
Online Registration is now closed! To register in-person, please visit the registration desk.
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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 through live polling and steer you towards successful solutions for appropriately maximizing reimbursements.
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.
Who should attend?
Ophthalmologists who are responsible for their practice’s revenue, plus technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance officers, practice managers/administrators.
Topics for Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding (3-hour session)
- Establishing a Foundation: Build and Strengthen Your Ophthalmic Coding Knowledge Base
- Name That Modifier: Review challenging case studies to develop proficiency and confidence in applying modifiers.
- Code This Not That: Utilize Trusted Resources to Ensure Proper Coding and Reimbursement
- Compliance Matters: Recognize the hot topics related to audits, compliance and investigations of ophthalmic practices and steps to take to avoid
Topics for Codequest (3-hour session)
- 2024 Coding Updates, financial impact and crucial payer policy changes
- Myth-busters 2.0: Debunk this year's top coding myths and confirm with trusted guidance.
- Code this OP Report: Recognize the ten steps for surgical coding and apply them to real-life OP reports to level-up your skills.
- Coding Competency Challenge: Master frequently asked coding questions by submitting your answer through live polling.
- E/M: Decipher the definitions hidden within the medical decision-making table.
Schedule
Session 1: Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding
- 7:00 — 8:00 am Registration / Breakfast
- 8:00 — 9:30 am Fundamentals begins
- 9:30 — 9:45 am Break
- 9:45 — 11:15 am Fundamentals ends
Session 2: Codequest 2024
- 11:15am–12:15pm Lunch Break
- 12:15–1:45pm Codequest 2024
- 1:45–2:00pm Break
- 2:00–3:30pm Codequest 2024 (continued)
- 3:30pm Adjourn
Registration Fees (per person)
WAEPS Member physicians & employees: $375
Non-Member physicians & employees: $545
Residents / Medical Students $100
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing by February 28, 2024, will receive a full refund minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made after that date. No exceptions. 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]
Have a specific coding conundrum?
Email questions to [email protected] before the course and get answers to your personal coding challenges
You Can't Afford to Miss Codequest 2024!
Hotel Reservations
A discounted room is available at the nearby Marriott Seattle/Bellevue at $202 per night until the WAEPS meeting room block is full. Please visit the Marriot booking page to secure your reservations:
Book your group rate for WA Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Room Block
Please note: the last day to book a room at this discounted rate is Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
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 Act 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].
About Your Codequest Instructor
Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR
Ms. Woodke 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.
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.
Accreditation Statement
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 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 2024
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 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.
For more information or questions
Please contact the WAEPS office at 206-956-3635 or email [email protected]
For Information about each of the other components of our annual meeting click below:
Physician Scientific CME Program
2024 WAEPS Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Program (Tech Program)
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