Coding and Billing Workshops
The AAOMS Coding and Billing Workshop series provides oral and maxillofacial surgeons and their staff with the necessary tools to achieve coding compliance and attain optimal reimbursement while preventing fraud and abuse.
- Medical Terminology & Oral Facial Anatomy 101 NEW
- ICD-10-CM Coding Course NEW
- Coding Certificate Program
- Level I: Basic Online
- Level II: Beyond the Basics
- Level III: Advanced Online
- Advanced Coding Practice Clinic
- OMS Billing Conference
- Continuing Education Credit
» Basic Online Course Access
» Advanced Online Course Access
» Medical Terminology and Oral Facial Anatomy 101 Course Access
AAOMS allied staff members are eligible for a discounted course registration fee. For more information on AAOMS allied staff membership visit the Membership Categories page.
NEW AAOMS Online Course Offering!
Medical Terminology and Oral Facial Anatomy 101
Registration is now open for a brand new online course offering on anatomy and terminology. Medical Terminology and Oral Facial Anatomy 101 is designed to provide one with basic knowledge of OMS anatomy, physiology and terminology to enhance one's ability to participate in the AAOMS Basic, Beyond the Basics and Advanced Online coding courses. In addition, Medical Terminology and Oral Facial Anatomy 101 will set the foundation for the increased medical terminology, anatomy and disease process knowledge that will be demanded by the new ICD-10-CM coding system that becomes effective October 1, 2013. While the new coding system does not officially replace ICD-9-CM for a couple of years, it is imperative that OMS coding and billing staff begin preparations for the transition now by taking this preliminary step. The course will also be beneficial to OMS anesthesia and surgical assistants and other OMS clinical and office staff that are involved in patient care, as well as to residents and dental students just starting out in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
If you would like to:
- Communicate more effectively with patients, vendors and referral sources;
- Build or strengthen your knowledge base for your coding skills;
- Prepare for the transition to ICD-10-CM; and
- Represent the practice with authority
This is the course for you!
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Course Access
AAOMS allied staff members are eligible for a discounted course registration fee. For more information on AAOMS allied staff membership visit the Membership Categories page.
ICD-10-CM Coding Course: Developing Expertise in OMS Diagnosis Coding
This dynamic training program teaches OMS coding professionals how to become proficient in the ICD-10-CM coding system, which has an implementation date of October 1, 2013. The time for in-depth coding education has come. In this course, you will learn about the history, structure, and format of ICD-10-CM. You will see how ICD-10-CM compares to ICD-9-CM. In addition, you will learn how to apply the new coding conventions and guidelines to OMS diagnostic code assignment.
Coding Workshop: ICD-10-CM
August 4, 2012
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Coding Workshop: ICD-10-CM
November 10, 2012
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
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Set the Bar High - Complete the All New AAOMS Coding Certificate Program and Get the Recognition You Deserve!
The all new AAOMS Coding Certificate Program (CCP) offers a coding instruction series for OMSs and their staff unmatched in scope and detail anywhere else. This specialty-specific certificate program consists of three course levels - Basic, Beyond the Basics and Advanced (either Advanced Online or the Annual Meeting Advanced Coding Practice Clinic). Development of this offering stems from an Association wide belief that those who successfully complete the entire program should be recognized for their accomplishment and proficiency in OMS coding. While not certification, those AAOMS members and staff that complete the program will be awarded a certificate of completion and special lapel pin, visible proof of these individuals' extensive knowledge of coding principles. Knowledge that will show immediate results - measurable, significant results - for your practice! For more information view frequently asked questions about the new program.
Basic Coding Online
The Basics is offered online and designed especially for the OMS and staff who have never attended a coding workshop and have had no formal training in procedural and diagnostic coding. This course will present the very basic elements of coding and will provide participants with an effective understanding of the CDT, CPT, and ICD-9-CM coding systems.
Please allow 10 days for confirmation of your online coding course registration. Your course user ID and password will be e-mailed to you.
Coding Course: Basic Online
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Beyond The Basics
A two-day intermediate-level course designed for those with a basic understanding of CPT and ICD-9-CM. Here's just a sampling of the topics covered:
- Reimbursement issues
- General claim filing
- Correct Coding Initiative
- HIPAA
- Medicare compliance
- Fraud and abuse
- Medical records documentation and E/M Guidelines
- Billing guidelines for anesthesia
- Hands on group activity
- Clinical case studies
- Guidelines for coding audits
Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop:
September 12-13, 2012
The Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
San Diego, CA
in conjunction with AAOMS 94th Annual Meeting
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Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop:
November 11-12, 2012
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
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Advanced Coding Online
This course presents some of the more challenging aspects of coding for the OMS practice and is a logical progression for the OMS and staff who have successfully completed the Basic and Beyond the Basics coding course and still want more. This course is designed for those more experienced with coding. Some of the course highlights include:
- ICD-9-CM review
- E/M review
- CPT review
- Coding guidelines
- Coding from documentation
- Practices of coding
- Compliance plans
- Accounts receivable
Please allow 10 days for confirmation of your online coding course registration. Your course user ID and password will be e-mailed to you.
Coding Course: Advanced Online
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Advanced Online Course Access
Advanced Coding Practice Clinic
Offered in-person once a year at the AAOMS Annual Meeting in conjunction with the AAOMS Practice Clinics series and offered following the Beyond the Basics workshop. This course is designed for the experienced oral and maxillofacial surgery coder. Therefore, previous participation in the Basics and Beyond the Basics is required. Participants are provided with multiple surgical scenarios and asked to apply relevant codes to each case.
OMS Billing Conference
Looking to lower your accounts receivable and ensure prompt payment while coding and billing ethically? Have questions about claims filing, payment issues and appeals? Concerned about compliance issues and your future health care reimbursement?
If so, AAOMS's new OMS Billing Conference is for you. Immediately following the spring and fall Beyond the Basics Coding Workshops, the OMS Billing Conference is a logical conclusion to this educational weekend.
Continuing Education Credit
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
Academy of General Dentistry
Approved PACE Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
May 2010 to June 2014
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The maximum number of credits for each course is as follows:
- Basic Coding Online - 7 credits
- Beyond the Basics - 13 credits
- Advanced Coding Online - 7 credits
- OMS Billing Conference - 7 credits
- Medical Terminology and Oral Facial Anatomy 101 - 7 Credits
All of these courses have prior approval for Continuing Education Units on an hour-for-hour basis by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Each attendee will be provided a CE Verification Letter upon completion of the course(s) indicating the number of continuing education units earned. Note Medical Terminology and Orofacial Anatomy 101 has not yet been submitted for AHIMA preapproval.
MyCME
Through MyCME, AAOMS meeting attendees can evaluate sessions and speakers, record credits earned, print their CME transcripts and request their past CME records.