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Eye Visit vs. E/M Codes: What a Difference a Code Makes

JUL 16, 2019 Written By: Jennifer S Edgar, CPC, CPCO, OCS, OCSR in Billing and Coding, Business and Management

Deciding what type of billing code to use is an essential skill for a young ophthalmologist, particularly those in private practice. The wrong code could translate into lost revenue for your practice, a claim denial and, in the worst case, a payer audit.

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YO Starter Kit for Billing and Coding

APR 09, 2019 Written By: Jennifer S Edgar, CPC, CPCO, OCS, OCSR in Business and Management, Billing and Coding

The Academy is the one-stop shop for YOs when it comes to billing and coding. If you have a question about how coding works, chances are we already have the answer. The best way to prepare is by taking a Codequest Coding Course. Not able to attend? Read and bookmark these Academy guides you can use from home.

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Coding Changes for 2019

MAR 14, 2019 Written By: Jennifer S Edgar, CPC, CPCO, OCS, OCSR, Sue J Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, OCSR in Billing and Coding, Business and Management

Each year, diagnostic code changes and updated documentation requirements can have physicians’ heads spinning. The Academy has identified three issues young ophthalmologists need to be aware of in 2019.

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Video: Keys to Growing Your Practice

MAR 12, 2019 in Business and Management

In this video, four Academy experts share their tips for growing different types of ophthalmology practices.

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4 Tips for Leading an Eye Care Team

FEB 14, 2019 Written By: Michael Mott in Business and Management

If ophthalmologists are going to provide team-based eye care down the road, you need to collaborate with each member of the team, including optometrists. We provide tips on how you can include them on your team while maintaining proper boundaries over scopes of practice.

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Why Big Data and the IRIS Registry is Important for YOs

JAN 18, 2019 Written By: Rebecca Hancock in Billing and Coding, Business and Management

The exponential growth of health data registries points to how big data can help patients and providers in many, possibly even unforeseen, ways. But if you’re new to registries, you may wonder, “What can it do for me?”

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Video: 5 Action Items for Coding and Billing

JAN 17, 2019 Written By: Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR in Billing and Coding, Business and Management

In this video, Academy coding expert Joy Woodke highlights key billing and coding resources that are crucial for any young ophthalmologist..

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Private Equity, Part 1: A Young Ophthalmologist’s Guide to Private-Equity Acquisitions

DEC 05, 2018 in Business and Management

Private equity firms have been consolidating ophthalmology practices at an unprecedented rate. In a field that is often chosen for its career stability, many young doctors face questions about what consolidation means for them: What are your options moving forward? What factors should you consider?

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Private Equity, Part 2: 5 Questions to Consider About Private Equity Acquisitions

DEC 05, 2018 in Business and Management

The unprecedented boom in private-equity acquisitions of medical practices represents a complex business climate. What does this trend mean for young ophthalmologists and their future?

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3 Ways to Elevate Your Practice-Management Skills at AAO 2018

OCT 17, 2018 in Billing and Coding, Business and Management, Annual Meeting

Attending AAO 2018? Here are three ways to get the career-boosting advice you need from the experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives.

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for young ophthalmologists (YOs) — those in training as well as in their first few years in practice.

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