CODEquest Ophthalmic Coding College - 2014
CANCELLED 

On April 2, 2014, Congress passed and President Obama signed the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (HR 4302) into law. The bill does a number of things including postponing the planned implementation date of ICD-10 from October 1, 2014, to at least October 2015. Given this dramatic change in events the April 26, 2014, CODEquest has been cancelled. 

All those that have registered for the conference will receive a complete refund. The credit card used for registration will be credited. 

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On October 1, 2014, the biggest change to health care coding in more than 30 years — ICD-10-CM — goes into effect. Worried? Don’t be. CODEquest holds the key to conquering ICD-10. CODEquest can help you transition to ICD-10 smoothly and easily.

CODEquest 2014 is a four hour state- and ophthalmology-specific coding seminar from the nation’s leader in ophthalmic education, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and its practice management division, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE).

CODEquest’s experienced instructors will show you how to attack every code and solve any coding conundrum in a systematic, logical way. If you want to be an effective and efficient coder, look no further than CODEquest, the premier coding seminar in ophthalmology where you will learn to:

• Prepare for ICD-10
• Ensure every procedure is reimbursed at the highest allowable level
• Confidently respond to or successfully appeal every audit
• Increase compliance and improve patient care by correctly documenting diagnosis and treatment
• Enhance employment skills and qualifications
• Reinforce key tactics for avoiding penalties and increasing the bottom line

On October 1, 2014, the biggest change to health care coding in more than 30 years — ICD-10-CM — goes into effect. Worried? Don’t be. CODEquest holds the key to conquering ICD-10. CODEquest can help you transition to ICD-10 smoothly and easily.

CODEquest 2014 is a four hour state- and ophthalmology-specific coding seminar from the nation’s leader in ophthalmic education, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and its practice management division, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE).

CODEquest’s experienced instructors will show you how to attack every code and solve any coding conundrum in a systematic, logical way. If you want to be an effective and efficient coder, look no further than CODEquest, the premier coding seminar in ophthalmology where you will learn to:

• Prepare for ICD-10
• Ensure every procedure is reimbursed at the highest allowable level
• Confidently respond to or successfully appeal every audit
• Increase compliance and improve patient care by correctly documenting diagnosis and treatment
• Enhance employment skills and qualifications
• Reinforce key tactics for avoiding penalties and increasing the bottom line

Register by 3/29/14 and save $50. Save an additional 5% when you bring more than one colleague from the same practice. 

2014 CODEquest Course Topics 

CODEquest simplifies the new ICD-10 rules.

• Cross-walk from ICD-9 to ICD-10
• Identify similarities between to ICD-9 and ICD-10
• Determine how to code the most commonly reported codes with the aid of decision trees
• Learn to use ICD-10 in a logical step-by-step way to increase coding efficiency

CODEquest translates ICD-10 jargon into plain English.

• Understand ICD-10 terminology
• Decode the numbers and letters that make up ICD-10

CODEquest shows how ICD-10 works through real-life case studies.

• Practice selecting ICD-10 codes for different types of conditions, especially challenging cases, and those involving systemic diseases

CODEquest outlines the roles and responsibilities of key personnel for successful ICD-10 implementation.

• Clarify roles of administrators, technicians, coders and billers
• Find out what physicians can’t delegate

Who should attend?

Ophthalmologists, practice managers and administrators, biller and coders. CODEquest 2014 is a basic level course. There is no minimum number of years of coding required.

Registration details

Early bird registration (ends 3/29/14): $329 - $50 savings!
Regular registration (ends 4/16/14): $379
Late registration (starts 4/17/14): $459
Residents/Fellows in training: $99 

Bring your practice team and get a discount! Those that bring more than one teammate from the same practice receive a 5% discount. Please use following discount/promo code to receive 5% off of your total order at check out. Promo code: ICD10TEAM

Registration includes breakfast (served from 7:00 am-8:00am) and a mid-morning snack.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this educational 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. 

JCAHPO CE Credits
Ophthalmic allied health professionals receive 4.0 JCAHPO “A” CE Credits for completion of this course.*

AAPC CE Units
This program has prior approval from the American Academy of Professional Coders for 4 Continuing Education Units.* Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor.

*Unless otherwise specified