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Fundamentals Course Plus Intermediate Codequest (8 am – 3:30 pm) pick one or stay all day.
Intermediate Codequest (8 am – Noon)
Intermediate Codequest (8 am – Noon) OR Retina Specific Codequest (1 – 5 pm) pick one.
This Retina Codequest will be offered in only two locations in the entire country next year.
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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 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 - Austin Only - Additional Fundamentals Course
Most attendees will stay all day. The morning Fundamentals course is for new coders, young ophthalmologists, or even experienced coders who want to ensure their knowledge is up to date. It is taught at a beginner to intermediate level. The afternoon Codequest takes those who have attended the Fundamentals course to the next level of coding education and training. It was developed for those with a working knowledge of coding concepts and is taught at an intermediate to advanced level. Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Coding and Codequest are three-hour authoritative coding courses developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to improve your coding mastery.
New - Dallas Only - Retina Course
Choose your course in Dallas. The morning intermediate Codequest is appropriate for everyone on your team. If your practice is focused on retina, you and your team should come to the afternoon Retina Codequest instead. This special retina course is being offered in only two locations in the entire country.
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 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
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.
Image Capture
By attending and participating in events and activities held during the TOA Codequest, attendees grant TOA (and its employees and agents) permission to capture, retain, and utilize the attendees’ image, likeness, voice, and actions, whether captured live or recorded, in any format or medium. Any such images, voices or likeness captured during the event may be used for display, exhibition, publication, or reproduction in any medium or context for any purpose, including, but not limited to, commercial or promotional purposes, without further notice, authorization, or compensation.
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.
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