Codequest ™ and More 2025The 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 2025Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WACoding Doesn't Get Easier so Professionals Get Better!
Printable BrochureRegister OnlineJoin 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)
Topics for Codequest 2025 (3-hour course)
ScheduleSession 1: Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding
Session 2: Codequest 2025
Registration Fees (per person)
Cancellation PolicyCancellations received in writing by February 28, 2025, 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 206-956-3648 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 2025!Register TodayYou can pay online or request an invoice that can be paid by check or with credit card. Hotel ReservationsA discounted room is available at the nearby Marriott Seattle/Bellevue at $215 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 12, 2025. Attendance Eligibility RequirementsAttendance is limited to members of the Academy, AAOE, and/or state ophthalmological societies and individuals directly employed by these members. Americans with Disabilities Act StatementWAEPS 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 Amanda Miller at [email protected]. About Your Codequest InstructorJoy 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 ModeratorMichael Gilbert, MD is the WAEPS Coding Seminar Chair and Moderator. Dr Gilbert has co-authored the original AAO Ophthalmic Coding Specialist series and certification program. Register OnlineAccreditation StatementSession I: Fundamentals of Ophthalmic CodingAccreditation StatementThe American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation StatementThe 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 CreditsOphthalmic allied health professionals receive 3.0 IJCAHPO Group "A" CE Credits for completion of this course. AAPC CreditsAAPC will honor 1-for-1 CEUs for any live event offering CME credit or AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Session II: Codequest 2025Accreditation StatementThe American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation StatementThe 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 CreditsOphthalmic allied health professionals receive 3.0 IJCAHPO Group "A" CE Credits for completion of this course. AAPC CreditsAAPC 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 206-956-3648 or email [email protected] |
