AUA CodingPlus (2023)

March 29, 2023

NEW! AUA CodingPlus (2023)

Essential Urology Coding Updates to Optimize your Practice


The First Update Streams Live on March 29, 2023! Register for the Live Virtual Bundle Today!

AUA CodingPlus Live Virtual Part One Program Highlights: 

  • Explores and examines the newest CPT coding changes in urology that took effect on January 1, 2023 and upcoming Telehealth changes as the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires.
  • Features urology coding experts who will advise on the appropriate use of percutaneous nephrolithotomy codes, hospital Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes, and online digital E/M codes as well as dissect and review real-life examples, and provide answers to your most frequently asked questions.
  • Provides a thorough, in-depth analysis of these new code changes that will enable you to avoid common coding and billing errors and increase the efficiency of your practice. 
  • Approved for 1 CEU!

Featuring Urologic Coding Experts:

  • Jonathan N. Rubenstein, MD 

  • Edna R. Maldonado, CPC, ASC-UR, ICD-10-CM AHIMA Trainer


AUA CodingPlus is a new series of four, quarterly virtual courses produced annually to provide timely updates in the coding, reimbursement, insurance, and public policy topic space. It is essential that urologic practices keep abreast of this ever-changing content to maintain relevant, current coding, reimbursement, and billing procedures. These courses conveniently deliver essential, timely education to Practice Administrators, Coders, and other practice professionals for direct implementation into their urology practices to maintain, optimize and improve business operations.


    AUA CodingPlus courses will be offered/released quarterly as follows:

    1. Part One:  
      • Live Virtual: Offered on Wednesday, March 29, 2023
      • On-Demand:  Recording releases on Monday, April 1, 2023
    2. Part Two: 
      • Live Virtual: Offered on Wednesday, June 28, 2023
      • On-Demand:  Recording releases on Monday, July 3, 2023
    3. Part Three: 
      • Live Virtual: Offered on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
      • On-Demand:  Recording releases on Monday, October 2, 2023
    4. Part Four:
      • Live Virtual: Offered in December 2023 (exact date TBD)
      • On-Demand:  Recording releases in December 2023 (exact date TBD)

    REGISTER NOW and take advantage of these essential coding updates! 

    Choose between FOUR registration options: 

    1. Live Virtual Bundle: Attend all four virtual courses!
    2. Live Virtual Single Course: Attend one, individual course!
    3. On-Demand Bundle: Watch all four course recordings at your convenience!
    4. On-Demand Single Course: Watch one, individual course recording at your convenience!

    Course Registration Fees

    AUA CodingPlus Live Virtual

     

    Virtual Course Bundle

    Virtual Course Part One Only

     

    Virtual Course Part Two Only

     

    Virtual Course Part Three Only

     

    Virtual Course Part Four Only

    Member/PMN

    $199

    $79

    $79

    $79

    $79

    Non-member

    $299

    $119

    $119

    $119

    $119

    AUA CodingPlus On-Demand 

     

    On-Demand Bundle

    On-Demand Part One Only

    On-Demand Part Two Only

    On-Demand Part Three Only

    On-Demand Part Four Only

    Member/PMN

    $199

    $79

    $79

    $79

    $79

    Non-member

    $299

    $119

    $119

    $119

    $119

     

    Target Audience

    • Practice Administrators
    • Practice Managers
    • Coders
    • Physicians
    • Anyone involved with the day-to-day management of urologic practice

    Learning Objectives

    AUA CodingPlus Part One  

    At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will: 

    1. Determine how to appropriately apply and report the new percutaneous nephrolithotomy codes, hospital Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes, and online digital E/M codes to receive proper reimbursement. 
    2. Successfully identify and demonstrate the practical application of the new percutaneous nephrolithotomy codes, hospital E/M codes, and online digital E/M codes in everyday practice to avoid common coding and billing errors.
    3. Discuss and examine what the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expiration means for Telehealth and how it will affect your practice. 

    AUA CodingPlus Part Two 

    At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will: 

    1. TBD

    AUA CodingPlus Part Three

    At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will: 

    1. TBD

    AUA CodingPlus Part Four

    At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will: 

    1. TBD
    Course summary
    Course opens: 
    01/23/2023
    Course expires: 
    12/01/2026
    Event starts: 
    03/29/2023 - 12:00pm EDT
    Event ends: 
    03/29/2023 - 1:00pm EDT
    Price:
    $299.00
    Rating: 
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    AUA CodingPlus Program Information

    Live Virtual Part One: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | Noon - 1:00pm ET

    (On-Demand Part One: Recording available by Monday, April 2, 2023) 

    • Description
      • AUA CodingPlus Part One will explore and examine the newest CPT coding changes in urology that took effect on January 1, 2023 and upcoming Telehealth changes as the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires. Urology coding experts, Jonathan Rubenstein, MD and Edna Maldonado, CPC, ASC-UR, ICD-10-CM AHIMA Trainer, will advise on the appropriate use of percutaneous nephrolithotomy codes, hospital Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes, and online digital E/M codes as well as dissect and review real-life examples, and provide answers to your most frequently asked questions. Attend this virtual course to experience a thorough, in-depth analysis of these new code changes that will enable you to avoid common coding and billing errors and increase the efficiency of your practice. 
    • Program Agenda | Noon – 1:00pm ET
      • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy CPT Codes : Instructions & Scenarios for Proper Use
      • Hospital Evaluation & Management (E/M) Codes Explained
      • Online Digital E/M Codes: Examining the Details
      • Public Health Emergency (PHE) - Telehealth Update
      • Q&A with the Experts

    ** AUA CodingPlus Live Virtual Part ONE Approved for 1 CEU


    Live Virtual Part Two: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Noon - 1:00pm ET

    (On-Demand Part Two: Recording available by Monday, July 3, 2023) 

    • Description
      • Coming soon!
    • Program Agenda (subject to change) | Noon – 1:00pm ET
      • New CPT/HCPCS Code Updates 
      • New Insurance Updates 
      • New PHE updates/clarifications 
      • Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits Explained: What You Can and Cannot Do
      • Q&A with the Experts

    Live Virtual Part Three: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | Noon - 1:00pm ET

    (On-Demand Part Three: Recording available by Monday, October 3, 2023) 

    • Description
      • Coming soon!
    • Program Agenda (subject to change) | Noon – 1:00pm ET
      • New CPT/HCPCS Code Updates 
      • New ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates 
      • New Insurance Updates 
      • Planning for 2024: Tips and Tricks for your Practice
      • Q&A with the Experts

    Live Virtual Part Four: December 2023 | Noon - 1:00pm ET (Exact date TBD based on timing of National Releases)

    (On-Demand Part Four: Recording available December 2023 - exact date TBD) 

    • Description
      • Coming soon!
    • Program Agenda (subject to change) | Noon – 1:00pm ET
      • 2024 CPT Codes/Changes
      • 2024 Evaluation & Management Updates/Changes
      • CMS Final Rule
      • 2024 ICD-10-CM/PCS Code Updates
      • Q&A with the Experts

    Education Council Disclosures

    PDF icon Education Council Disclosures_2022.pdf

    COI Review Work Group Disclosures

    PDF icon COI Review Work Group Disclosures_2023.pdf

     

    AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.

    All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

    Course Director(s)

    Jonathan Rubenstein, MD

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
    Faculty(s)

    Edna Maldonado,

    has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

    AUA ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

    ACCREDITATION: 

    The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    CREDIT DESIGNATION: 

    The American Urological Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    OTHER LEARNERS: 

    The AUA is not accredited to offer credit to participants who are not MDs or DOs. However, the AUA will issue documentation of participation that states that the activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

    EVIDENCE BASED CONTENT: 

    It is the policy of the AUA to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.

    AUA DISCLOSURE POLICY: 

    All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, presenters, authors) are required to disclose to the provider all financial relationships with any commercial interest during the previous 24 months. The AUA must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and mitigate any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.

    MITIGATION OF IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST: 

    All disclosures will be reviewed by the AUA Conflict of Interest (COI) Review Work Group Chair and/or Vice Chair for identification of conflicts of interest. The AUA COI Review Work Group, working with Office of Education staff, will document the mechanism(s) for management and mitigation of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to mitigate conflict of interest:

    • Peer review for valid, evidence-based content by the AUA COI Review Work Group.
    • Attestation that clinical recommendations are evidence-based and free of commercial bias.
    • Introduction of a debate format (point-counterpoint)
    • Inclusion of moderated panel discussion with unbiased moderator
    • Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
    • Divestiture of the relationship by faculty
    • Recusal from controlling relevant aspects of planning
    • Selection of alternative faculty for specific topic

    OFF-LABEL OR UNAPPROVED USE OF DRUGS OR DEVICES: 

    The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.

     
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    Course Registration Fees

    AUA CodingPlus Live Virtual 

     

    Virtual Course Bundle

    Virtual Course Part One Only

     

    Virtual Course Part Two Only

     

    Virtual Course Part Three Only

     

    Virtual Course Part Four Only

    Member/PMN

    $199

    $79

    $79

    $79

    $79

    Non-member

    $299

    $119

    $119

    $119

    $119

    AUA CodingPlus On-Demand 

     

    On-Demand Bundle

    On-Demand Part One Only

    On-Demand Part Two Only

    On-Demand Part Three Only

    On-Demand Part Four Only

    Member/PMN

    $199

    $79

    $79

    $79

    $79

    Non-member

    $299

    $119

    $119

    $119

    $119

    Registration options detail:

    • Attendees may register for the Live Virtual Bundle to participate in all four courses or register to attend an individual course only.
    • Attendees may register for the On-Demand Bundle for access to all four-course recordings or register for access to an individual recording only.

    CANCELLATION POLICY

    Live Courses: An administrative fee of 15% is assessed if registration is cancelled up to six weeks prior to the course. If registration is cancelled four to six weeks from the course, the cancellation fee is 50% of the registration fee paid. No registration fees will be refunded less than four weeks prior to the course.

    Webcast: Cancellations must be made no later than one week prior to the live course. Subscription fees will not be refunded after the cancellation period. Purchases after the live course date are not eligible for a refund.

    Registration Transfer: Customers switching from an option of lesser value to a higher value will be required to pay the difference in cost between the two options. Switching to an option of lesser value from a higher value must be made no later than to six weeks prior to the course and will be subject to an administrative fee of 15% of the cost of the course from which they are transferring. Transfer of registration from a higher value option to an option of lesser value past six weeks prior to the course will not receive a refund.

    Cancellations must be made in writing. Requests may be made via mail or fax to 410-689-3912.  Questions? Call 1-800-908-9414 or email registration@AUAnet.org.


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    AUA Anti-Harassment Policy: AUA Commitment: AUA is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas and is free of harassment and discrimination. All meeting participants are expected to behave professionally and treat others with respect, follow venue rules, and alert AUA staff or security of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress.

    Reporting Harassment: It is the policy of the AUA that all meeting participants will enjoy an environment free from discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Harassing behavior by meeting participants will not be tolerated. If an individual experiences or witnesses harassment, he or she should contact Janet Skorepa, AUA EVP, at jskorepa@AUAnet.org or Maureen E. Cones, Esq., AUA General Counsel, at mcones@auanet.org or use a venue phone and ask for security if he or she feels unsafe. All complaints will be treated seriously and responded to promptly. 

    The AUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including refusing or revoking the registration of any individual, without refund, as long as such refusal is consistent with applicable law and AUA policy.

    Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the American Urological Association (AUA).

    Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in AUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AUA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.

    Audio, Video, Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.

    Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the AUA.

    Special Assistance/Dietary Needs: The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call 1-800-908-9414.