webinar graphic Archived Webinar: 2012 Ophthalmology Coding Update
This archived webinar offers instruction on the new 2012 coding and reimbursement rules and regulations that affect your practice. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to implement new CPT, ICD-9, PQRS and e-prescribing changes and understand areas targeted by audits and recognize the impact of fee schedule changes.

Topics include: 

•   New CPT and Category III codes
•   Coding and coverage for EYLEA™, the latest treatment for 
      neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
•   Deleted CPT codes
•   New ICD-9 codes for glaucoma and retina
•   Correct Coding Initiative updates
•   Medicare fee schedule
•   OIG workplan
•   Audit update - case scenarios presented
•   PQRS and E-Prescribing update
•   Question and answer session
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PRESENTERS Ronald Fellman, MD, FACS
Dr. Fellman is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Glaucoma Society. He is past president of the Dallas Academy of ophthalmology and is active in various other professional societies and organizations. In addition, he serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He has delivered named lectures, served as visiting professor, and written multiple articles and book chapters on glaucoma.

David B. Glasser, MD
Dr. Glasser is a member of the Academy's Health Policy Committee, President of the Cornea Society, Treasurer of the Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and Chair of the Eye Bank Association of America's Medical Advisory Board. He is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is in private practice in Columbia, Maryland.

Sue Vicchrilli, COT, OCS
AAO 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”, AAOE's Coding Bulletin, the Ophthalmic Coding Coach and the Ophthalmic Coding Series.

Kim Ross, OCS, CPC
Kim is the Academy's coding specialist, the contributing author of the Ophthalmic Coding Coach and the Ophthalmic Coding Series. Kim's 36 year ophthalmic background includes all aspects of clinic and surgical assistance, ophthalmic photography, practice management, coding, reimbursement and compliance.

Cherie McNett
AAO Health Policy Director
Cherie is Director of Health Policy for the Academy. Cherie maintains proactive relationships with the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, and other medical advocacy groups. She has also lobbied for neurosurgery, anesthesiologists and the clinical pathologists at the federal and state legislative and regulatory arenas.

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COST/ORDER Choose from:
  • 60-day on-demand multimedia recording*
  • CD-ROM with synchronized PowerPoint slides and audio**

$185 member / $236 nonmember

Order online or call KRM, our webinar vendor at 800.775.7654 or 715.833.5426, between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday to Friday.

* Online Multimedia Recordings are available two business days after the event.
** CD-ROMs are shipped within 10 business days after the event.

QUESTIONS:  E-mail aaoe@aao.org.
 

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