Codequest™ Virtual Education Series
Codequest™ provides expert coding instruction for practices of every size and specialty.
Codequest™ provides expert coding instruction for practices of every size and specialty.
Ophthalmologists and their 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. Designed for the entire practice team, including ophthalmologists, technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance officers, and practice managers and administrators, Codequest will map out the latest critical updates, review key competencies, crosswalk to all subspecialties, and steer you toward 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.
2026 Session
On March 30, 2026, ophthalmology practice professionals joined us live via Zoom for a four-hour session focused on the latest coding, reimbursement, and compliance updates.
Led by Ankoor R. Shah, MD and Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, the session covered:
- 2026 coding and reimbursement updates, including Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes and E/M and eye visit code comparisons
- Payer policy changes and what they mean for ophthalmology practices
- Audit readiness, with a focus on modifier 25, downcoding, and documentation
- Billing decisions, using real-world examples and current coding challenges
- Coding competency, including frequently encountered coding questions and practical expert guidance
- The connection between accurate coding, compliance, efficiency, and practice outcomes
The session was designed for the entire ophthalmology practice team, including ophthalmologists, technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance professionals, and practice managers and administrators.
2025 Session
On March 27, 2025, ophthalmology practice professionals joined us live via Zoom for a four-hour session focused on the latest coding, reimbursement, and compliance updates.
Led by Ankoor R. Shah, MD and Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR, the session covered:
- 2025 coding and reimbursement updates, including Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes and E/M and eye visit code comparisons, and key payer policy changes
- Coding and billing principles, with practical guidance to help attendees navigate common challenges with confidence
- Audit readiness and compliance, including documentation strategies and current compliance trends
- Ophthalmic injections, with a closer look at coding considerations across subspecialties
- Coding competency, featuring a pop quiz and expert answers to frequently asked questions
- Revenue cycle strategies to help practices prepare for reimbursement changes and disruptions
The session was designed for the entire ophthalmology practice team, including ophthalmologists, technicians, scribes, billers and coders, compliance professionals, and practice managers and administrators.