CODEquest Coding Courses

Outstanding course. Each time I attend CODEquest, I learn something new and it also refreshes my knowledge of other coding information.

James Norbury Jr,MDHeritage Eye Center, McKinney, Texas

Take advantage of these convenient state specific seminars designed to enhance participants' knowledge of appropriate coding and documentation in order to receive proper reimbursement.

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On this Page:

• Get Ready for the Future. Get Ready for ICD-10-CM!
• Top 5 Reasons to Attend CODEquest in 2013
• Agenda, Schedule & Registration
• Eligibility Requirements
• Meet Our Instructors
• Testimonials
  
  

>  Ophthalmic Coding Specialist (OCS) Exam

Attend CODEquest, Introducing ICD-10, and Code with Confidence

ICD-10-CM is going to change everything. After 30 years, the nation’s physicians will be required to report diagnosis codes based on this new code set. Will your ophthalmic practice be prepared? Let CODEquest be the first step in your ICD-10-CM training plan. CODEquest Ophthalmic Coding College, introducing ICD-10-CM is presented by your state society and the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE).

Receive CME and CEU credit.

• The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This course has been approved for 6.0 JCAHPO “A” CE credits.
• This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 6.0 Continuing Education Units.

Prepare and know what to expect before ICD-10 starts.

• U.S. physicians will be required to report diagnostic codes based on the ICD-10 code set. Will your ophthalmic practice be ready?
• An ICD-10 training plan will ensure your entire practice is prepared and knows what to expect for ICD-10.
• Let CODEquest guide you to  begin planning for implementation of ICD-10 in your practice.

Get the most trustworthy ophthalmology-specific coding information.

• Your CODEquest instructors are coding experts with decades of experience in ophthalmology.

Enhance your coding competency and be better prepared for all types of audits.

• CODEquest helps you identify techniques to appropriately code for proper reimbursement in all specialties in ophthalmology.
• You learn to utilize appropriate modifier(s) in the office and/or surgical setting.
• You recognize key components to code correctly the first time.

Get valuable training to implement CPT and ICD-9 updates into the practice.

• Physicians
• Administrators
• Allied health personnel
• >  Billers
  >  Coders

While the physician is ultimately responsible for CPT and diagnosis code selection, each member of the ophthalmic team plays a vital part in coding and documentation of the medical record. CODEquest is designed to assist the ophthalmic team to appropriately code for proper reimbursement.

2013 Agenda, Schedule and Registration Links 

• Newly expanded course includes two hour morning session on ICD-10!
• Four hours highlighting the latest in coding and documentation

CODEquest Ophthalmic Coding College attendance is limited to members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and those who are directly employed by Academy members.

Elizabeth Cottle CPC, OCS Elizabeth is an associate administrator of the Casey Eye Institute at OHSU, in Portland, Oregon, responsible for department compliance activities. She is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with a “specialty proficient” credential in ophthalmology by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). Elizabeth has over 30 years healthcare experience, and over 20 in ophthalmology.

Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS, Academy Coding Executive  Sue's 30 year ophthalmic background includes all aspects of coding, reimbursement, practice management, clinic and surgical assistance. Sue is the Academy's coding executive, the author of EyeNet's “Savvy Coder” and AAOE's “Coding Bulletin”, the Ophthalmic Coding Coach, and the Ophthalmic Coding Series.

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS Joy is the practice administrator at Oregon Eye Consultants, LLC, in Eugene, Oregon, a four physician practice specializing in anterior segment, retina and cornea. Joy has over 20 years experience in ophthalmology, which includes 16 years in management, and over 20 years in accounting and ophthalmic coding and billing. She is a Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE) that enjoys providing an administrator’s perspective to coding and billing, along with the unique aspects of a retina practice.

All instructors have the Ophthalmic Coding Specialist (OCS) designation. 

What CODEquest participants are saying:

“It’s worth every penny to come! You definitely get your money’s worth. I have been in medical coding for 13 years in different fields and this is by far the best coding seminar I have attended.”
Tracy Holt, MHR - Practice Manager
Ocular Physicians Associates — Oklahoma City, Okla.

“Excellent! I think as EyeMDs, we should do this at least twice a year.”
Amalia Miranda, MD
Glaucoma & Laser Surgery — Oklahoma City, Okla.

“Absolutely excellent, first class program. Content is invaluable. We brought the entire billing staff and most of the front desk and techs.”
Rick Boudreau
Evergreen Eye Center — Federal Way, Wash.