AUA CodingPlus Bundle On-Demand (2023)
ENSURE YOUR PRACTICE STAYS AHEAD OF THE CURVE IN 2024 WITH AUA CODINGPLUS ON-DEMAND BUNDLE (2023)!
A CAN'T-MISS OPPORTUNITY FOR UROLOGY PROVIDERS, PRACTICE STAFF AND CODERS!
AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle (2023)
Essential Urology Coding Updates to Optimize your Practice
If you missed the live-virtual AUA CodingPlus virtual updates, the AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle is now available! Register today to take advantage of these essential coding updates that include a deep dive into the 2024 Medicare Physician Final Rule and it's impact on urology!
The AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle (2023) includes on-demand access to the course recordings of all four of the AUA CodingPlus live virtual updates.
Part One (2023)
- Key Topics Covered:
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy CPT Codes
- Hospital Evaluation & Management (E/M) Codes Explained
- Online Digital E/M Codes: Examining the Details
- Public Health Emergency (PHE) - Telehealth Update
Part Two (2023)
- Key Topics Covered:
- E/M Editorial Changes for 2023
- Appropriate Use of Modifier 25
- Aquablation Coverage Updates and RAC Audit
- JW and JZ Modifiers and How They May Affect Urology
- Appropriate Sacral Nerve Stimulation Coding
- Use of HCPCS code C1747
- Effects of the Public Health Emergency Expiration on Urology
Part Three (2023)
- Key Topics Covered:
- Medicare Proposed Rule 2024
- Proposed Conversion Factor Changes and Impact on Urology
- Proposed HCPCS G2211 Use and Effects
- New and Revised Category I CPT Codes of Interest to Urology
- Proposed Updates to the Quality Payment Program (QPP)
- MCI Guided Prostate Biopsy Codes
- Medicare Proposed Rule 2024
Part Four (2023)
- Key Topics Covered:
- 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule – Major Impacts on the field of urology explored
- Evaluation & Management (E/M) updates – Latest updates and instructions for practical implementation discussed
- 2024 CPT Codes and RUC Valuations – New/updated CPT codes and valuations of interest to urology explained
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 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.
REGISTER for the AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle NOW to secure access to all four on-demand updates!
Please note: On-demand course recordings are non-CME and non-CEU
Course Registration Fees
AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle (2023)
AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle (2023) | Registration Fee |
Member/PMN | $199 |
Non-member | $299 |
Please note: On-demand course recordings are non-CME and non-CEU
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Explain and apply Evaluation and Management Editorial changes for 2023.
- Explain appropriate use of Modifier 25.
- Discuss Aquablation coverage updates and RAC audit.
- Define JW and JZ Modifiers and how it may affect urology.
- Explain appropriate sacral nerve stimulation coding.
- Explain use of HCPCS code C1747.
- Recognize how the Public Health Emergency expiration affects urology.
AUA CodingPlus (2023) Part Three
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will:
- Demonstrate a thorough comprehension of the key components and implications of the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule.
- Apply the intricacies of the 2024 MPFS Proposed Rule for accurate CPT coding practices.
- Navigate the nuances of ever-evolving E/M coding by accurately selecting codes that reflect the complexity and nature of patient encounters, and effectively optimizing coding strategies for enhanced documentation and reimbursement.
AUA CodingPlus (2023) Part Four
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will:
- Demonstrate a thorough comprehension of the key components and implications of the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule.
- Proficiently navigate and apply the latest updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding systems.
- Recognize the implications for urological services of the 2024 Relative Value Unit (RVU) and Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) valuations and strategically adjust coding and documentation practices to ensure equitable reimbursement while maintaining compliance with regulations.
AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle (2023) Program Information
AUA CodingPlus Part One (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 Part Two (2023)
- Description
- AUA CodingPlus (2023) Part Two will explore and examine recent CPT coding changes in urology that and Telehealth changes with the expiration of the Public Health Emergency (PHE). Urology coding experts will advise on the appropriate use of CPT codes, hospital Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes, and National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, 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 recent code changes and NCCI edits that will enable you to avoid common coding and billing errors and increase the efficiency of your practice.
- Program Agenda | Noon – 1:00pm ET
- Evaluation and Management Editorial changes for 2023
- Appropriate use of Modifier 25
- Aquablation coverage updates and RAC audit
- JW and JZ Modifiers and how they may affect urology
- Appropriate sacral nerve stimulation coding
- Use of HCPCS code C1747
- Affects of the Public Health Emergency expiration on urology
AUA CodingPlus Part Three 2023)
- Description
AUA CodingPlus (2023) Part Three will delve into the intricacies of the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule. Join us for this specialized virtual course tailored to enhance your coding expertise within the realm of urology. This comprehensive virtual experience goes beyond the surface, equipping you with an in-depth understanding of the MPFS proposed rule and its impact on both CPT and Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes. Our esteemed presenters, well-versed in the complexities of urological coding, will guide you through every nuance, empowering you to master the changes that lie ahead. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving urology landscape.
- Program Agenda | Noon – 1:00pm ET
- Navigate the impending 2024 MPFS Proposed Rule with precision
- Uncover urology-specific implications for CPT coding practices
- Gain expert insights into the evolving world of E/M codes
- Q&A with the Experts
AUA CodingPlus Part Four (2023)
- Description
A comprehensive educational experience tailored to meet the dynamic needs of urology coders, practice administrators, and physicians, AUA CodingPlus (2023) Part Four, will deliver an in-depth exploration of the critical updates and regulatory shifts shaping urology coding and reimbursement in 2024. With a focus on the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, the latest CPT and E/M coding updates, and the intricacies of 2024 RUC valuations, participants will be equipped to thrive amidst the evolving healthcare paradigm. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the evolving urology landscape.
- Program Agenda | Noon – 1:30pm ET
- 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule – Major Impacts on the field of urology explored
- Evaluation & Management (E/M) updates – Latest updates and instructions for practical implementation discussed
- 2024 CPT Codes and RUC Valuations – New/updated CPT codes and valuations of interest to urology explained
Education Council Disclosures
Education Council Disclosures.pdf
COI Review Work Group Disclosures
COI Review Work Group Disclosures.pdf
For a full listing of all faculty disclosures, please visit AUA CodingPlus (2023) and click on the "Faculty" tab.
AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Jonathan Rubenstein, MD
Edna Maldonado, CPC
Price
Course Registration Fees
- REGISTER for the AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle NOW to secure access to all four on-demand updates!
- AUA Members and Practice Managers' Network (PMN) Subscribers save up to 35%! For more information on membership benefits, visit www.AUAnet.org/Join.
AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle (2023)
AUA CodingPlus On-Demand Bundle (2023) | Registration Fee |
Member/PMN | $199 |
Non-member | $299 |
Please note: On-demand course recordings are non-CME and non-CEU
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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.
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