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Codequest™ provides expert coding instruction for practices of every size and specialty.
Ophthalmologists and their staff all play a crucial role in patient care and your practice's financial health. Join the most knowledgeable coding experts in ophthalmology for four hours of professional coding education essential to your success. We’ll map out the latest critical updates, review key competencies, crosswalk to all subspecialties, and steer you towards successful solutions for appropriately maximizing reimbursements.
Developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Codequest is the best way to protect your practice from claim denials and audit recoupments.
Who should attend?
The entire ophthalmic practice team, including the physicians, technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance officers, front desk team, and administrators.
Topics for the Four-Hour Session
- Connect with the "Why": See how your understanding of coding improves efficiencies, contributes to stronger compliance, and pays off in real-world outcomes.
- Own Your Audit Strategy: Stay ahead of payer scrutiny related to modifier 25 and down coding, sharpen your documentation, and turn audit insights into accountable action.
- To Bill or Not to Bill: Make confident billing decisions with practical examples from current hot topics ensuring compliance and patient trust.
- Coding Competency Challenge: Test your skills and gain expert insights into frequently encountered coding questions to enhance your expertise and drive better outcomes.
Have a specific coding conundrum?
Bring your questions to Codequest when you attend in-person. Email questions to codequest@aao.org before the course and get answers to your personal coding challenges.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Designation Statement for Virtual (Live)
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this internet live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPC will honor 1.0-for-1.0 CEUs for any event offering AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.
This program has been submitted to IJCAHPO for consideration of CE credit.
CEU credits not available for distance learning or recorded courses
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
PAO 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 admin@sceyemd.org.
About your Codequest instructor
JOY WOODKE, COE, OCS, OCSR
Ms. Woodke is the Academy’s director of coding and reimbursement. Her 35+ 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, senior editor of the Academy’s coding product line, and provides private consultation services for the Academy. Ms. Woodke is a recipient of the Academy's Secretariat and Achievement Awards.
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