AUA CodingPlus Part Two (2023)

AUA CodingPlus: Part Two (2023) 

Essential Urology Coding Updates to Optimize your Practice

Live Virtual: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Noon - 1:00pm Eastern Time

On-Demand: Recording Available for Viewing

AUA CodingPlus Part Two (2023) Program Highlights: 

  • 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
  • Effects of the Public Health Emergency expiration on urology

* Approved for 1 CEU (live virtual only)

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.

Course Registration Fees (Includes Live Virtual and On-Demand* Content)

REGISTER NOW and take advantage of this essential coding update!

AUA CodingPlus Part Two (2023)

 

Part Two (2023) Only

 

Member/PMN

$79

Non-member

$119

*Note: On-Demand 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

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will: 

  1. Explain and apply Evaluation and Management Editorial changes for 2023.
  2. Explain appropriate use of Modifier 25.
  3. Discuss Aquablation coverage updates and RAC audit.
  4. Define JW and JZ Modifiers and how it may affect urology.
  5. Explain appropriate sacral nerve stimulation coding.
  6. Explain use of HCPCS code C1747.
  7. Recognize how the Public Health Emergency expiration affects urology.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Non-Physician Participation
Course opens: 
01/30/2023
Course expires: 
06/28/2026
List Price:
$119.00
Part of: 
AUA CodingPlus (2023) Bundle
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AUA CodingPlus Part Two (2023)*

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

On-Demand: Available by Monday, July 3, 2023 (Please note: On-demand recordings are non-CME and non-CEU)

  • 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
  • Effects of the Public Health Emergency expiration on urology

* Approved for 1 CEU (live virtual only)

***Instructions***

  1. Click on the TAKE COURSE button.
  2. Click “Start” under "Live Virtual Course" in the Course Progress pane.
  3. Click on the link provided to register in advance for this virtual course.
  4. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual course. 

Education Council Disclosures

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COI Review Work Group Disclosures

PDF iconCOI 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.

Course Director(s)

Jonathan Rubenstein, MD

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

Edna Maldonado, CPC

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 1.00 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.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Non-Physician Participation

Price

List Price:
$119.00
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Course Registration Fees (Includes Live Virtual and On-Demand* Content)

AUA CodingPlus Part Two (2023)

 

Part Two (2023) Only

 

Member/PMN

$79

Non-member

$119

*Note: On-Demand recordings are non-CME and non-CEU. 

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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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.

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