Summary - Business of Optometry Billing & Coding 2026. Online registration by Cvent

When our coding is accurate and our billing processes streamlined, we can better provide evidence-based, full-scope care, knowing that we’re appropriately compensated for the work we do. That said, with a unique mix of specialized CPT codes for eye care, Managed Vision Care plans, medical payers, non-covered fee-for-service models, and the added complexity of retail elements, navigating this can be challenging!

This course is designed to simplify and clarify these complexities, equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your billing and coding processes—allowing you to focus more on delivering excellent patient care. By aligning your coding and documentation with payer requirements, you’ll reduce denials, ensure proper reimbursement, and ultimately create more time and resources to invest back into patient care.

As healthcare providers, we want to ensure every patient receives the full scope of care they deserve, from routine eye exams to advanced medical treatments. Understanding the nuances of billing and coding ensures that patients receive the right care, at the right time, without financial barriers or interruptions.

Key topics covered include:

The Language of Healthcare: Understand the fundamental coding and billing terminology and how to navigate the healthcare system.
Medical Necessity: Learn how to align your services with payer guidelines to ensure coverage, reduce denials, and provide the necessary care for patients.
Proper Documentation: Master documentation techniques that protect your practice, support your billing, and ensure continuity of care.
Medical vs. Routine Visits: Clarify the distinctions between medical and routine care to ensure each patient receives the right level of care.
Selecting Proper Codes: Get confident in choosing the right E/M (99) codes, procedure codes, and specialty testing codes to reflect the care provided.
Audit Preparedness: Understand what’s involved in an audit, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to pass with flying colors, ensuring smooth operations and uninterrupted patient care.

By mastering these skills, you’ll be better equipped to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while also ensuring your practice’s financial health. This balance allows you to continue doing what matters most: taking excellent care of your patients.

Please plan your travel to arrive by 5pm so you are able to join us for dinner and our opening session. This is important to introduce you to your fellow colleagues and begin the discussions that will occur throughout the course of the curriculum. Departing flights should be made after 6pm.

AIR

The closest airport is IAH. We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to our upcoming event. To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZRSX566936 MileagePlus members earn valuable miles for their travel when using the Meetings discount code.

You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

Taxi, Uber and Lyft are available at the airport.

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