2026 Virtual Codequest™ - Multistate
Monday, March 30, 2026 Live via Zoom
11:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET
Duration: 4 hours
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Registration fee: $299 (includes access to on-demand recording of this live event)
Presented by:
- Ankoor R. Shah, MD, Retina Consultants of Texas, Academy Health Policy Committee Member and AAOE Board Member and Medical Director of Coding Products
- Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, Academy director of coding and reimbursement
Why attend?
- Ophthalmologists and staff all play a crucial role in your practice's financial health. Join the most knowledgeable 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, crosswalk to all subspecialties, 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.
Who should attend?
- Ophthalmologists who are responsible for their practice’s revenue, plus technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance officers, practice managers/administrators.
Topics for the Four-Hour Session
- 2026 Coding Updates Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes, including an E/M and Eye visit code comparison and crucial payer policy changes.
- Connect with the "Why": See how your understanding of coding improves efficiencies, contributes to stronger compliance, and pays off in real-world outcomes.
- Own Your Audit Strategy: Stay ahead of payer scrutiny related to modifier 25 and downcoding, sharpen your documentation, and turn audit insights into accountable action.
- To Bill or Not to Bill: Make confident billing decisions with practical examples from current hot topics ensuring compliance and patient trust.
- Coding Competency Challenge: Test your skills and gain expert insights into frequently encountered coding questions to enhance your expertise and drive better outcomes.
Have a specific coding conundrum?
- Email questions to codequest@aao.org before the course and get answers to your personal coding challenges.
- 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 for Virtual (Live)
- 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 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™.
- This program has been submitted to IJCAHPO for consideration of CE credit.
- 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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