Coding and Billing Workshops
The AAOMS Coding and Billing Workshop series provides oral and maxillofacial surgeons and their staff with the necessary tools to achieve coding compliance and attain optimal reimbursement while preventing fraud and abuse.
- Coding Certificate Program
- Level I: Basic Online
- Level II: Beyond the Basics
- Level III: Advanced Online
- Advanced Coding Practice Clinic
- OMS Billing Conference
- Webinar: Making the Transition to ICD-10-CM
- Continuing Education Credit
- Coding Manuals
» Basic Online Course Access
» Advanced Online Course Access
Set the Bar High - Complete the All New AAOMS Coding Certificate Program and Get the Recognition You Deserve!
The all new AAOMS Coding Certificate Program (CCP) offers a coding instruction series for OMSs and their staff unmatched in scope and detail anywhere else. This specialty-specific certificate program consists of three course levels - Basic, Beyond the Basics and Advanced (either Advanced Online or the Annual Meeting Advanced Coding Practice Clinic). Development of this offering stems from an Association wide belief that those who successfully complete the entire program should be recognized for their accomplishment and proficiency in OMS coding. While not certification, those AAOMS members and staff that complete the program will be awarded a certificate of completion and special lapel pin, visible proof of these individuals' extensive knowledge of coding principles. Knowledge that will show immediate results - measurable, significant results - for your practice! For more information view frequently asked questions about the new program.
Basic Coding Online
The Basics is offered online and designed especially for the OMS and staff who have never attended a coding workshop and have had no formal training in procedural and diagnostic coding. This course will present the very basic elements of coding and will provide participants with an effective understanding of the CDT, CPT, and ICD-9-CM coding systems.
Please allow 10 days for confirmation of your online coding course registration. Your course user ID and password will be e-mailed to you.
Coding Course: Basic Online
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Basic Online Course Access
Beyond The Basics
A two-day intermediate-level course designed for those with a basic understanding of CPT and ICD-9-CM. Here's just a sampling of the topics covered:
- Reimbursement issues
- General claim filing
- Correct Coding Initiative
- HIPPA
- Medicare compliance
- Fraud and abuse
If registering more than one person for this course, see "Registration Form" to get multiple registrant discount.
Coding Workshop: Beyond the Basics
September 29-30, 2010
Chicago, IL
in conjunction with the AAOMS Annual Meeting
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Coding Workshop: Beyond the Basics
November 13-14, 2010
The Westin Casuarina Hotel, Casino & Spa
Las Vegas, NV
in conjunction with the OMS Billing Conference November 15th
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Coding Workshop: Beyond the Basics
April 30-1, 2011
Austin, TX
in conjunction with the May 2 OMS Billing Conference
Brochure and registration information available Fall 2010
Coding Workshop: Beyond the Basics
September 14-15, 2011
Philadelphia, PA
in conjunction with the AAOMS Annual Meeting
Brochure and registration information available Fall 2010
Coding Workshop: Beyond the Basics
November 12-13, 2011
Denver, CO
in conjunction with the November 14 OMS Billing Conference
Brochure and registration information available Fall 2010
Advanced Coding Online
This course presents some of the more challenging aspects of coding for the OMS practice and is a logical progression for the OMS and staff who have successfully completed the Basic and Beyond the Basics coding course and still want more. This course is designed for those more experienced with coding. Some of the course highlights include:
- ICD-9-CM review
- E/M review
- CPT review
- Coding guidelines
- Coding from documentation
- Practices of coding
- Compliance plans
- Accounts receivable
Please allow 10 days for confirmation of your online coding course registration. Your course user ID and password will be e-mailed to you.
Coding Course: Advanced Online
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Advanced Online Course Access
Advanced Coding Practice Clinic
Offered in-person once a year at the AAOMS Annual Meeting in conjunction with the AAOMS Practice Clinics series and offered following the Beyond the Basics workshop. This course is designed for the experienced oral and maxillofacial surgery coder. Therefore, previous participation in the Basics and Beyond the Basics is required. Participants are provided with multiple surgical scenarios and asked to apply relevant codes to each case.
OMS Billing Conference
Looking to lower your accounts receivable and ensure prompt payment while coding and billing ethically? Have questions about claims filing, payment issues and appeals? Concerned about compliance issues and your future health care reimbursement?
If so, AAOMS's new OMS Billing Conference is for you. Immediately following the spring and fall Beyond the Basics Coding Workshops, the OMS Billing Conference is a logical conclusion to this educational weekend. Those who attend the Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop preceding the OMS Billing Conference will be eligible for a discounted registration fee for the OMS Billing Conference.
If registering more than one person for this course, see "Registration Form" to get multiple registrant discount.
OMS Billing Conference
November 15, 2010
The Westin Casuarina Hotel, Casino & Spa
Las Vegas, NV
in conjunction with the Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop November 13th - 14th
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Travel Information
Hotel Reservations
OMS Billing Conference
May 2, 2011
Austin, TX
in conjunction with the April 30 - May 1 Coding Workshop: Beyond the Basics
Brochure and registration information available Fall 2010
OMS Billing Conference
November 14, 2011
Denver, CO
in conjunction with the November 12-13 Coding Workshop: Beyond the Basics
Brochure and registration information available Fall 2010
Webinar: Making the Transition to ICD-10-CM
Register now for AAOMS' first webinar devoted purely to ICD-10-CM to learn more about preparations providers must make in anticipation of ICD-10-CM. The new diagnostic coding system is scheduled to officially replace ICD-9-CM October 1, 2013. "Making the Transition to ICD-10-CM" will be presented by distinguished AAOMS coding and billing workshop speaker, Dawn W. Jackson, DrPH, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA. OMSs are encouraged to participate along with coding and billing staff as ICD-10-CM will be a major change affecting not only coding, but will impact documentation as well.
Webinars are audio-interactive web conferences much like a conference call, but in a more controlled environment. Through Internet access you can follow along visually with the speakers as they go through their presentation and by turning on your speakerphone, you are able to listen to the presentation as well. Participants are able to ask questions throughout the seminar via the telephone or the computer. Listeners can be anywhere and still call in to participate without travel expenses and limited time off from the job. Various Practice Management topics are offered throughout the year for oral and maxillofacial surgeons and their staff. For information on other webinars available see Practice Management Workshops & Webinars.
Making the Transition to ICD-10-CM
September 15, 2010
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Continuing Education Credit
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
Academy of General Dentistry
Approved PACE Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
06/01/2006 — 05/31/2010
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The maximum number of credits for each course is as follows:
- Basic Coding Online - 7 credits*
- Beyond the Basics - 13 credits
- Advanced Coding Online - 7 credits*
- OMS Billing Conference - 7 credits
All of these courses have prior approval for Continuing Education Units on an hour-for-hour basis by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Each attendee will be provided a CE Verification Letter upon completion of the course(s) indicating the number of continuing education units earned.
* For those coders looking for AAPC CE credit please note 1.5 CE hours have been awarded for the Basic and Advanced Online Coding courses.
Coding Manuals
Manuals required for all coding courses (Basic, Beyond the Basics, Advanced Online and the Advanced Coding Practice Clinic) include a current ICD-9-CM (Volumes I and II), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Current Dental Terminology manual. These manuals are not necessary for the OMS Billing Conference. As a member of AAOMS, you are eligible to purchase these as well as a variety of coding tools from DecisionHealth, the AAOMS preferred vendor, at a discounted rate. Contact the client services Department at 877-652-9093 and be sure to mention your status as a member of AAOMS to receive the discount.