Codequest and More 2025

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 2025

Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA

Coding Doesn't Get Easier so Professionals Get Better!

 

 

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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)

  • Master the Essential Rules of Ophthalmic Coding
  • Construct the Building Blocks: Establish Foundational Knowledge
  • Code This Case: Achieve Accuracy Through Application
  • Audit excellence: Elevate your documentation standards and stay ahead of current compliance trends to mitigate audit risks.

Topics for Codequest 2025 (3-hour course)

  • 2025 Coding Updates, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes, including an E/M and Eye visit code comparison and crucial payer policy changes
  • Understand the "Why": Gain deeper insights into coding and billing principles, empowering you to tackle challenges with confidence.
  • Master ophthalmic injections across subspecialties: Delve into the intricacies and anatomy of correctly coding injections.
  • Pop quiz! Take the Coding Competency Challenge and get expert answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Review key strategies to prepare your revenue cycle for the inevitable reimbursement disruption.

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 2025

  • 11:15am - 12:15pm Lunch Break
  • 12:15 - 1:45pm Codequest begins
  • 1:45 - 2:00pm Break
  • 2:00 - 3:30pm Codequest 2025 ends
  • 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, 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!

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You can pay online or request an invoice that can be paid by check or with credit card.


 Hotel Reservations

A 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 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 Amanda Miller at [email protected].

About Your Codequest Instructor

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR Photo

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 and Moderator. Dr Gilbert has co-authored the original AAO Ophthalmic Coding Specialist series and certification program.

Online Registration Has Closed. Onsite registration will be available.

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.

This program has been accredited for 4 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 2025

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.

This program has been accredited for 4 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 206-956-3648 or email [email protected]

For Information about each of the other components of our annual meeting click below:

Physician Scientific CME Program

2025 WAEPS Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Program (Tech Program)