Codequest™ 2018

New York City

March 15

Long Island

March 16

Rochester

March 22

Latham

March 23

Protect Your Practice from Claim Denials and Audits at

Ophthalmology’s Premier Coding Event

Get expert instruction from a recognized leader of ophthalmic coding at the AAO Codequest™ 2018 course, presented in conjunction with the NYS Ophthalmological Society. Stay up to date on changing regulations, get strategies for maintaining compliance with federal and commercial payers’ rules and learn the latest tactics to appropriately maximize your reimbursements. Attendees will learn:

How to avoid costly mistakes that trigger audits

Audit-proof documentation using new payer specific checklists for top surgical procedures

To correctly code newly covered procedures anddevices

What to consider before participating in telemedicine including risk management coverage issues

Blepharoplasty: Correctly bill cosmetic vs. functional procedures under new requirements

Requirements for mastering modifiers

Program

8:00 – 8:30Registration/Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 Course Begins

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 12:45 Course Concludes

Presenters

March 15-16

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS

Practice Administrator, Oregon Eye Consultants

Chair, AAOE EHR Committee

March 22-23

Jenny Edgar CPC, CPCO, OCS

AAO Coding Specialist

Course Prerequisites

Attendance at this program is limited to licensed physicians (MDs and DOs) and their employees.

Registration Information

All pre-registrants will be e-mailed a confirmation letter and directions. Due to seating and space limitations, NYSOS does not guarantee that on-site registrants will be accommodated. Registration fees include breakfast and course materials.

Substitutions/Cancellations

You are encouraged to send a colleague in your place if you are unable to attend. If you need to cancel your registration, a refund less a $45/person administrative charge will be provided up to 10 business days prior to

the program. No refunds will be issued after this time.

Continuing Education Credits

The AAO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AAO designates this 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.

Ophthalmic allied health professionals receive 4 JCAHPO “A” CE Credits for completion of this course.

This course has been approved for 4 Certified Ophthalmic Executive credits by the National Board for the Certification of Ophthalmic Executives. The COE credential is the property of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators and is administered by the NBCOE.

Additional Information

Contact NYSOS by phone (518) 439-2020, fax (518) 439-2040 or email .

Codequest™ 2018

Registration Form

Physician/Practice Name:

NYSOS Member: Yes NoType of Practice: Solo Group

Mailing Address:

Tel: Email:

Name(s) of Attendee(s):

Check Program Location Method of Payment

 March 15 March 22  Check  MasterCard  Visa

NY Academy of Medicine RIT Inn/Conference Ctr

New York, NY Rochester, NYCredit Card #:

 March 16 March 23Exp. Date: ______Security Code:

Westbury Manor The Century House

Westbury, NY Latham, NYBilling Address:

Signature:

Course Fees Postmarked/Faxed by 3/1/18 Postmarked/Faxed after 3/1/18

First Attendee Each Add’l Attendee First Attendee Each Add’l Attendee

From Practice From Practice From Practice From Practice

Solo Practice
NYSOS Members*
Non-NYSOS Members / $300
$500 / $270
$470 / $330
$530 / $300
$500
Group Practice
Practices in which at least 75%
of physicians are NYSOS
Members*
Practices in which less than
75% are NYSOS Members / $300
$500 / $270
$470 / $330
$530 / $300
$500
Residents & Fellows
NYSOS Members*
Non-NYSOS Members / $120
$220 / $150
$250

Amount Enclosed: $______

Remit with payment to:NYSOS, 408 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054, Fax: (518) 439-2040