Crack the Codes: Practice Management & Coding Virtual Course-Program and CME Materials

Program and CME Materials

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The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is offering a Practice Management & Coding Course on fracture care for foot and ankle. The course aims to provide extensive coverage of fracture care, related services, and in-office procedures specific to the foot and ankle. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in case exercises and gain an understanding of reimbursement methodologies and documentation tips for in-office procedures and radiology. The target audience for this course includes experienced foot and ankle surgeons, generalist orthopaedic surgeons looking to expand their scope of practice in foot and ankle care, post-residency fellows and residents, and allied health professionals in foot and ankle care. Commercial support for this course is provided by Paragon28.<br /><br />The course will cover topics such as itemized billing and global fracture care billing, NCCI Edits for Fracture Care, external fixation, debridement and wound care for fractures, hardware removal, and radiology interpretation. Attendees will learn about reporting requirements for global x-ray services and review example case scenarios for fracture care.<br /> <br />The course is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and offers 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Participants are required to participate in the live program, complete an evaluation, and claim CME at the end of the webinar to receive a certificate. <br /> <br />The faculty for this course includes Jennifer Bell, a revenue cycle expert, and Jennifer Cabrera, a board-certified Physician Assistant with extensive experience in orthopaedics. Both faculty members have no conflict of interest to disclose.<br /><br />The AOFAS emphasizes that the material provided in this course is for educational purposes only and does not represent the only or best methods for medical situations discussed. The AOFAS is not responsible for the use of any methods, techniques, or procedures expressed or demonstrated in this course. Participants are advised to determine the FDA clearance status of drugs or medical devices and to use them off-label only if disclosed.<br /><br />Disclosure statements from the faculty and planners are provided to ensure transparency and avoid commercial bias. The AOFAS states that the existence of disclosed interests does not necessarily imply bias or decrease the value of the author's participation in the activity.

Keywords

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

AOFAS

Practice Management & Coding Course

fracture care

foot and ankle

reimbursement methodologies

documentation tips

radiology interpretation

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™