CodequestTM AustinSaturday, January 25, 2025. 8 am - 3:15 pm
Fundamentals & Intermediate Courses (pick one or stay all day!)
University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, Health Learning BuildingRegister online here CodequestTM Provides Expert Coding Instructions for Practices of Every Size and Every Specialty
Join the most knowledgeable coding experts in ophthalmology for six hours of professional coding education essential to your success. We’ll map out the latest critical updates, review key fundamentals, crosswalk to all subspecialties, and steer you towards successful solutions for appropriately maximizing reimbursements. Developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding & Codequest™ provide unparalleled instruction for practices of every size and every specialty. Fundamentals and Codequest are the best way to protect your practice from claim denials and audit recoupments. Who Should Attend?
Topics for Codequest (3-hour afternoon course)
Have a Specific Coding Conundrum? Schedule
7 - 8 am: Registration for Fundamentals Course / Breakfast Buffet
8 - 11:15 am: Fundamentals of Coding Course (with 15 minute break)
11:15 am - 12 pm: Lunch for those staying all day
12 - 3:15 pm: Intermediate Course/Codequest (with 15 minute break) Contact Rachael at [email protected] or (512) 370-1504 with registration questions.
Meet Your Instructors
Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR Ms. Woodke is the Academy’s director of coding and reimbursement. Her 30+ 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, the director of the Academy coding product line and provides private consultation services. Ms. Woodke is a recipient of the Academy's Secretariat and Achievement Awards. John Haley, MD, OCS has been in practice in Garland, Texas since 1976 and is a past president of the TOA. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has been chairman of the TOA Third Party Liaison Committee for over 25 years and represents TOA on the Medicare Contractor Advisory Committee. Dr. Haley serves on the Academy CPT Committee and has been on the Academy Health Policy Committee since its inception. We are fortunate to have this physician's perspective at Codequest.
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. Lodging
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 for Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding (morning) CME Designation Statement for Codequest (afternoon) 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. How Do I Claim My Credit? Image Capture Americans with Disabilities Act Statement Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability 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. |