Coding Sessions

Program Overview

Enhance your knowledge of coding and documentation with intensive sessions presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives^® (AAOE^®). These sessions are the best way to ensure proper reimbursement and avoid costly audits. 

Important Information

• Registration is required to attend coding sessions.
• If you will only attend one or both of these sessions, you don’t need to register for the general AAO 2021 annual meeting.
• Due to limited capacity, these coding sessions may sell out. Any remaining tickets will be sold onsite on a first-come basis.
• Registration fee includes electronic workbook and either breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Credit + Ticket Information

Each coding session requires a separate ticket ($) and is eligible for CME, AAPC and/or IJCAHPO credit (C).

Courses

Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding | 21CODE1   ($/C)
Level: Beginner — Intermediate

This interactive 3-hour course has been created for new coders, those without formal training, or even experienced coders who want to confirm their knowledge is up–to–date. In addition to an intensive deep-dive into coding essentials, the audience will actively participate throughout this fun and educational course which will cover:

• Takeaways of E/M Changes for 2021 and Beyond
• Comparative Billing Reports: What You Need to Know
• Inevitable Audit: What Makes You Vulnerable
• Practice Management Tips: Strategies That Work
• Coding Quandaries: What Would You Do? 

Moderator: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director, Coding & Reimbursement
Panelists: Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OSC, OCS, OCSR; Heather Dunn, COA, OCS, AAOE Board Member; Anthony P. Johnson, MD, FACS, OCS, AAOE Board Member

Nov. 12 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, R02-R05
$250 (by Aug. 18, the early registration deadline) | $270 (Aug. 19 to Sept. 29) | $300 (starting Sept. 30) 

Co-sponsored with the International Joint Council for Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO).

Coding Camp | 21CODE2   ($/C)
Level: Intermediate — Advanced

Now in its 19th year, Coding Camp addresses the vital issues in ophthalmic coding that each physician, scribe/technician, biller/coder and administrator must know right now. This interactive 3-hour course —among our most popular and frequently sold out — takes the guesswork out of shifting payer requirements and provides solutions for overcoming your most persistent coding challenges. At the end of this fun and educational course, attendees will be able to: 

• Understand the vital role each team member plays in compliant documentation.
• Identify and rectify costly coding errors through the coding competency challenge.
• Adopt correct coding principles from exam through surgery.
• Recognize the process of CPT code development.
• Apply new coding requirements into the practice prior to Jan. 1, 2022. 

Moderator: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR, Academy Director, Coding & Reimbursement
Panelists: Anthony P. Johnson, MD, FACS, OCS, AAOE Board Member; Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, OCS, Academy Coding & Practice Management Executive.
With a special presentation on the updates for 2022 by Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, Medical Director, Health Policy

Nov. 12 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, R02-R05
$250 (by Aug. 18, the early registration deadline) | $270 (Aug. 19 to Sept. 29) | $300 (starting Sept. 30) 

Co-sponsored with the International Joint Council for Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO).

Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Association (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.

Instructions to download a certificate of completion may be found in the course workbooks, course slides, and mobile meeting guide. AAPC members are advised to have their badges scanned at the course in case of an audit.

This course offers 3.0 A IJCAHPO CE credits. Attendees must sign the attendance sheet and have their badge scanned to get credit.

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