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AAO 2018: Register and reserve hotel rooms for the Academy's annual meeting today!
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Review Program
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Enhance your knowledge of coding and documentation with these intensive sessions. They’re the best way to ensure proper reimbursement and avoid costly audits.
- It is not necessary to register for AAO 2018 in order to attend a coding session.
- Due to limited capacities, coding sessions may sell out. Any remaining tickets will be sold onsite on a first-come basis.
- Registration fee includes coding workbook and either breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding† | 18CODE1
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Whether you’re new to ophthalmology or a well-established professional, you’ll leave this interactive 3-hour session with greater confidence in claim submission and documentation requirements. Gain a firm understanding of the different types of payers, and learn how to use modifiers in exam and surgical settings. We'll also identify best practice for exams, testing services and both minor and major surgical procedures for every specialty in ophthalmology. Test your coding competency throughout the course with interactive audience response units.
Moderator: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR Academy director, coding and reimbursement
Instructors: Kristin Carter, MD; Matthew Baugh MHA, COT, OSC, OCS, OCSR; and Heather Dunn, OCS
Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | McCormick Place, Room S105 a/bc
$250 early reg. | $270 advanced reg. | $300 onsite reg.
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Coding Camp† | 18CODE2
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This popular intermediate coding session often sells out, so sign up early. The course will cover every aspect of ophthalmic coding for all payers and subspecialties. Test your coding competency throughout the course with interactive audience response units. Coding Camp 2018 also includes reporting details for MIPS in 2019 and advanced notice of coding updates for 2019.
Moderator: Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR Academy director, coding and reimbursement
Instructors: Kristin Carter, MD; Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR; special presentation by Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, Academy medical director for governmental affairs
Oct. 27, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. | McCormick Place, Room S105 a/bc
$250 early reg. | $270 advanced reg. | $300 onsite reg.
Presented in collaboration with IJCAHPO
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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.
These courses have been approved for 3 JCAHPO category “A” CE credits.
These courses have been approved for AAPC CEUs.