Join us in discovering all you need to know for Orthopaedics to code and document accurately and efficiently in 2023. Each year brings coding and guideline changes, and it is more important now than ever to keep current on new and existing codes for coding accuracy. The 2023 AAOS Orthopaedic surgical procedure coding course sifts through all that is new and outstanding in Orthopaedic coding and packs it into an intensive, fast-paced day.

This year’s agenda covers why documentation is as essential as the code selected, and how to capture all potential revenue by improving the specificity of your notes. We’ll show you how the surgical global package impacts correct surgical payment modifier usage to optimize payment. You’ll leave armed with ideas and techniques for setting up systems that reduce denials and increase successful appeals.

 This AAOS course also provides in depth and clinically relevant instruction on coding for Arthroplasties, Sports Medicine, Fracture care, Hand, Foot and Ankle and much more…

 Learn the latest coding, billing, and reimbursement strategies for new technology in ENT procedures. Finally, we’ll end with hands on coding of Orthopaedic operative reports and how documentation impacts the code selection process.

 Real-life cases and discussions that link clinical procedures to the selection of CPT codes make this course ideal for surgeons and coding staff. This course is packed with  examples of both office and hospital clinical scenarios with a comprehensive workbook that will become your first response coding resource.

Note: Coding for spine procedures will not be discussed in this course. 

• Navigate and apply AAOS Global Service Data (GSD) and Medicare NCCI guidelines.
• Know when to utilize surgical modifiers correctly to support reimbursement.
• Learn important changes to the CPT 2023 musculoskeletal guidelines that impact drug delivery devices.
• Review 2022 revised instructions for fracture reporting, removal of implants/ foreign bodies and coding infected joint procedures.
• Demonstrate surgical coding knowledge through practice exercises.

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AAPC Accreditation

This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 6.5 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. 

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AMA Accreditation

AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All cancellations and transfer requests must be received in writing. Refunds are subject to a $50 administrative fee per registrant and will be made according to the following schedule: Cancellations received 10 days or more prior to the course receive a full refund less the administrative fee per registrant; cancellations received 0-9 days prior to the course do not receive a refund. If you must cancel your course registration with fewer than 10 days’ notice, KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. will transfer your registration fees to another workshop of your choice within the same calendar year, less the following: (1) the $50 administrative fee per registrant, (2) the cost of the workbook(s) per registrant, and (3) the meeting venue food and beverage charges per registrant, including all service charges and taxes. All monies are forfeit if you “no-show” to a course without prior written notice. KarenZupko & Associates, Inc. assumes no responsibility for costs associated with airline ticketing, price changes, or cancellations. As such, we recommend the purchase of travel insurance when making your plans.