2024 Codequest

2024 Virtual Codequest
AAO Multistate Live Webinar
March 25, 2024
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration Fee: $299
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Ankoor R. Shah, MD
Retina Consultants of Texas
AAO Health Policy Committee Member, AAOE Board Member and Medical Director of Coding Products

Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR
AAO Director of Coding & Reimbursement


Physicians, administrators, technicians and scribes all play a crucial role in patient care and your practice’s financial health. Join the most trusted coding experts in ophthalmology for four hours of 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.


The curriculum for this live Zoom webinar will include:

  • 2024 Coding Updates, financial impact and crucial payer policy changes.
  • Myth-busters 2.0: Debunk this year’s top coding myths and confirm with trusted guidance.
  • Compliance Matters: Recognize the hot topics related to audits, compliance and investigations of ophthalmic practices and steps to take to avoid.
  • Name That Modifier: Review challenging case studies to develop proficiency and confidence in applying modifiers.
  • Code this OP Report: Recognize the ten steps for surgical coding and apply them to real-life OP reports to level-up your skills.
  • Coding Competency Challenge: Master frequently asked coding questions by submitting your answer through live polling.
  • E/M: Decipher the definitions hidden within the medical decision-making table.

Who should attend?

Ophthalmologists who are responsible for their practice’s revenue, plus technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance officers, practice managers/administrators.


Have a specific coding conundrum?

Email questions to codequest@aao.org before the course and get answers to your personal coding challenges


CME and CEU Credits Available

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Designation Statement

The American Academy of Ophthalmology 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.

CME Designation Statement for Virtual Event (Live)

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this internet 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.

CME Designation Statement for Recording

The American Academy Ophthalmology designates this enduring material 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.

AAPC will honor 1.0-for-1.0 CEUs for any event offering AMA PRA Category 1 credit™.
IJCAHPO CEUs available for Classroom or Live Stream* courses

*Effective Jan. 26, 2024 – IJCAHPO requirement to claim credit for attending live stream courses:

  • After the course, attendees must pass a 20-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher.
  • Quiz scores will be reported to IJCAHPO for verification of awarded credits.

CEU credits not available for distance learning or recorded courses


Attendance Eligibility Requirements

Attendance is limited to members of the Academy, AAOE, and/or state ophthalmological societies and individuals directly employed by these members.


Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

The American Academy of Ophthalmology 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 codequest@aao.org

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