Coding Update 2025

January 18, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Central
Online Interactive - Zoom
Virtual

Registration:

OD Registration:

Members: $150 AOA members
Non-members: $375

Para Registration:

$75: Works for ArOA member
$150: Works for Non-member

Paper Registration Form for OD and PARA - PDF
*Faxed, emailed or online registration must pay by credit card

Checks may be mailed with registration form

Arkansas Optometric Association 2025 Coding Update

Cancellation Policy:
A full refund, minus minus $25 for cancellations made by 01/06/2025.
No refunds after 01/06/2025.

Speakers:

John McGreal, O.D. &  Chris Wolfe, O.D.

Classes: 

8:00am-9:00am

Inflationary Tactics - How Your Practice Can Thrive Even When Under Stagnant Reimbursements
by Chris Wolfe, O.D. 
A systematic approach to evaluating the factors that lead to stagnant income allows for practical understanding of how to improve revenue and defend against inflation. Information provided in this course will be a practical guide that focuses on content related to disease prevalence and workforce demand.

9:00am-10:00am

4 Billing and Coding Changes You Can Make Tomorrow To Improve Your KPIs  by Chris Wolfe, O.D.
This course will focus on four actionable billing and coding changes that optometrists can implement immediately to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue per OD hour and coding accuracy. Participants will learn best practices and strategies for efficient billing and coding, which can lead to significant improvements in practice profitability and patient care.

10:00am-12:00pm 

Coding, Compliance & MIPS Update by John McGreal, O.D.  
This class will review the latest changes in CPT & ICD coding, use of modifiers, surgical billing, documentation guidelines, compliance recommendations, fee schedules and MIPS reporting. 

Education Credit: 

Online Interactive January 18, 2025:  Watching the virtual event qualifies for online interactive continuing education hours.  This event is COPE accredited and approved by the Arkansas State Board of Optometry for distance learning. Four hours are available.  Due to low demand, Online Enduring will not be offered.

Arkansas Optometric Association 2025 Coding Update