Master Comprehensive Ophthalmic & Retina Coding: Tennessee Codequest Video & Workbook Package
Comprehensive Ophthalmology: Protect your practice’s revenue and stay ahead of the latest regulatory changes with the definitive coding event of the year.
Did you miss the live Tennessee Codequest event? You can still equip your team with the same expert-led training used by the most successful ophthalmic practices. Developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Codequest is the gold standard for ophthalmic coding education, specifically designed to help you maximize reimbursements and minimize audit risks.
Retina Practices: Precision coding for the high-stakes world of Retina. Protect your revenue and ensure compliance with specialized training for your subspecialty.
Retina practices face a unique set of coding challenges, from managing high-cost injectable drugs to navigating complex surgical global periods. If you missed the live Tennessee Codequest for Retina Practices, you can now access the full recording and the essential tools used by the nation’s leading retina specialists.
Developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, this session is laser-focused on the specific documentation and billing requirements that keep a retina practice profitable and audit-ready.
Course Details
Instructors
Comprehensive: Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OCS, OCS
Retina: Joy Woodke, COE, OCS, OCSR
Duration
4 Hours
Type
Instructor-led
Course Content
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- 2025/2026 Coding Updates: Be the first to know about new codes and regulatory shifts.
- Audit Excellence: Strategies to sharpen your documentation and stay ahead of payer scrutiny.
- The “Why” Behind the Code: Deep dives into the principles of coding to improve efficiency and compliance.
- State-Specific Insights: Critical updates tailored to our region and MAC (Medicare Administrative Contractor) policies.
- Ophthalmic Injections & Subspecialties: Specialized instruction for complex clinical scenarios.
Retina Practices
- Intravitreal Injections: Mastering documentation for J-codes, wastage (Modifier JW/JZ), and multi-drug regimens.
- Retina Surgical Coding: Navigating complex repairs, lasers, and the nuances of the 10-day vs. 90-day global periods.
- Diagnostic Imaging: Best practices for OCT, Fluorescein Angiography, and B-scans to ensure medical necessity is clearly established.
- Modifier Mastery: Proper use of modifiers 25, 57, 58, 78, and 79 in a high-frequency clinical environment.
- 2025/2026 Regulatory Updates: Staying ahead of Medicare changes and new E/M documentation shifts.
What’s Included
4 Hrs of Video Instruction
1 Electronic Workbook
Credit
Only CME AMA PRA credits, which include the AAPC credits, are available for video recordings.
IJCAHPO credits not available for video recordings.