You Can't Afford to Miss CodequestTM 2024

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Codequest Provides Expert Coding Instructions for Practices of Every Size and Every Specialty

Physicians, administrators, technicians and scribes 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, test your knowledge through live polling 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. 

New - Houston Only - Additional Fundamentals Course

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.Learn or confirm the foundational building blocks of coding through expert instruction and real-world case studies. This interactive course is developed for new staff, young ophthalmologists, and those who have never received formal training or need a refresher on the ever-changing rules of ophthalmic coding.

Topics for the Four-Hour Session

  • 2024 Coding Updates, financial impact and crucial payer policy changes
  • Myth-busters 2.0: Debunk this year's top coding myths and confirm with trusted guidance.
  • Compliance Matters: Recognize the hot topics related to audits, compliance and investigations of ophthalmic practices and steps to take to avoid
  • Name That Modifier: Review challenging case studies to develop proficiency and confidence in applying modifiers.
  • Code this OP Report: Recognize the ten steps for surgical coding and apply them to real-life OP reports to level-up your skills.
  • Coding Competency Challenge: Master frequently asked coding questions by submitting your answer through live polling.
  • E/M: Decipher the definitions hidden within the medical decision-making table.

Who Should Attend?
Ophthalmologists, technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance officers, practice managers/administrators and optometrists. Codequest is appropriate for your entire team. 

Have a Specific Coding Conundrum?
Email questions to [email protected] before the course and get answers to your personal coding challenges. Mention which course you are attending. 

 Contact Rachael at [email protected] or (512) 370-1504 with registration questions. 

Registration Fees  early bird
TOA Member and/or Staff $295
Non-Member physician and/or Staff   $395  

 
Ophthalmologists - join during registration so you and/or your staff may attend at the member rate!

Registration Eligibility & Cancellation 
Codequest is a benefit provided to members of the Texas Ophthalmological Association and their staff. All registration will be done through the TOA. Please note: 

  • TOA members must be logged in to receive discount for self and/or staff if registering online. 
  • Non-member ophthalmologists may register themselves and/or staff at the non-member rate, or apply for membership on the same registration form to receive discounts.
  • Residents/Fellows may register only themselves, no others.
  • This course is NOT appropriate for non-Academy coding instructors or consultants, even those employed by an ophthalmologist. 
  • Optometrists employed by an ophthalmologist may attend, but no optometry-specific CEUs are offered. 

Cancellations received in writing by at least 10 business days beforehand will receive a 100% refund. No refunds will be granted sooner than 10 business days before each course. Substitutions are permitted. Contact [email protected] with registration questions. 

CME and CEU Credits Available
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
The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for San Marcos, Dallas and Lubbock and  a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for Houston. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPC CEUs 
AAPC will honor 1.0-for-1.0 CEUs for any event offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 

IJCAHPO CEUs
IJCAHPO CEUs are available for this course. 

How Do I Claim My Credit?
After the course, go to www.aao.org/codequest-credit, locate your course by city, select course link, complete the short evaluation and download your certificate. 

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement
TOA 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 Rachael Reed at [email protected].  

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The American Academy of Ophthalmology specifically disclaims any and all liability for errors in, omissions from, or use of any information provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, its employees, agents or representatives, including but not limited to, injuries or other damages of any kind for any and all claims that may arise out of the use of any idea, technique or method demonstrated or described in any material by any presenter and/or author, whether such claims are asserted by a physician or any other person.

All information provided by the Academy, its owners, employees, agents, or representatives who participate in the Academy’s AAOE coding services is based on information deemed to be current and reliable. The Academy does not provide legal or accounting services or advice, and the Society and the course attendees should seek legal and/or accounting advice as appropriate to them, their owners, employees, agents or representatives. Coding and reimbursement is a complicated process involving continually changing rules and the application of judgment to factual situations. The Academy does not guarantee or warrant that either public or private payers will agree with its opinions. The Academy shall not be liable to the Society and course attendees to any extent whatsoever for inadvertent errors in or omissions from any such information provided by the Academy, its employees agents or representatives. The Academy’s sole liability for providing the coding information shall be limited to the amount paid to the Academy for the coding service.

Contact Rachael at [email protected] or (512) 370-1504 with questions.