Solve the Ophthalmology Coding Puzzle
FY 2026 ophthalmology code updates bring fifty new entries, key Excludes revisions in Chapter 7, and rising relevance of pre-diabetes, eyelid inflammation, thyroid eye disease, and social determinants of health codes for eye care professionals. Enhance your practice efficiency and maximize your reimbursement by arming yourself with current and accurate third-party information.
Who Should Attend? Anyone with responsibility for filing claims or documenting charts, including new or seasoned staff, office managers, insurance billing staff, practicing ophthalmologists, residents, and fellows.
This course will cover:
- New and Revised Codes, highlighting over fifty new and revised codes for diabetes, eyelid inflammation, multiple sclerosis, thyroid orbitopathy, and more!
- Expanded Definitions and Guidelines, introducing expanded coding definitions and review of ICD-10-CM conventions and guidelines for specificity and laterality.
- Handy Reference Tools, such as alphabetical and tabular code lists and overview of the neoplasm and drug/chemical tables.
- Updates to Notes and Identifiers, such as additions/deletions of “Excludes1” and “Includes” notes, and explanation of “New” and “Revised” identifiers.
- Eight Common Ophthalmology Procedures Targeted for Audit, essential tips for prevailing over increased scrutiny.
About Your Instructor: Jacqueline Thelian CPC, CPC-I, CHCA, CPMA is a health care consultant, certified professional coder & auditor, and subject matter expert with more than 20 years of experience in medical coding and business management. Her experience includes physician practice management, as well as coding/billing compliance and reimbursement issues. Jackie has taught in a variety of settings including academic medical centers, hospitals, private physician practices, and seminars sponsored by numerous medical and specialty societies.
