Keys to Successful Retirement Planning

Getting to a successful retirement on one’s terms is the No. 1 financial goal for many AAOMS members. Qualified retirement plans – such as pensions, profit-sharing plans and 401(k)s – are powerful tools to help achieve this goal. However, while popular, they are often misused by practices or implemented sub-optimally. Non-qualified plans can be even more powerful tools, yet few practices implement them. This 90-minute webinar explains the pros and cons of both at a high level with examples. With these tools and others, participants can figure out if they are on track for their retirement goals.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Evaluate the right type of qualified plans that may make sense for the practice.  
2. Assess the relative pros and cons of a non-qualified plan vs. a qualified plan. 
3. Identify potential liability issues in their qualified retirement plans.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants will receive a full refund up until the day before the event. No refund will be given for cancellation on the day of or after the event.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

Making Dollars and Sense of Your Financials

A strong financial understanding and business acumen is important to the health of an OMS practice. During this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn why practices should focus on profit vs. revenue and discover the items that routinely keep OMS practices from being as profitable as they could be. A case study on increasing profitability through analysis and planning will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Analyze profit and loss statements and balance sheets.  
2. Interpret financial statements to identify areas of overspending or new opportunities for growth.  
3. Identify the most common issues seen in practices today and provide dependable solutions.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants will receive a full refund up until the day before the event. No refund will be given for cancellation on the day of or after the event.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

Coding Insights: Tools to Achieve Coding Compliance and Optimal Reimbursement 

OMSs and their coding staff will learn the basic elements of CDT, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding systems and discover the relationship between coding and third-party reimbursement. Participants will be given the necessary tools to achieve coding compliance and attain optimal reimbursement while preventing fraud and abuse. This 90-minute webinar introduces important insurance policy language as well as examples of the most common coding errors by OMSs that invariably trigger audits or poor reimbursement through lack of documentation or misuse of modifiers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Examine code sets, including history, structure and coding guidelines.  
2. Achieve compliance through appropriate documentation and identify common coding errors. 
3. Analyze OMS-specific procedures and describe the relationship between coding and third-party reimbursement.  

Cancellation Policy: Registrants will receive a full refund up until the day before the event. No refund will be given on the day of or after the event.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

OSHA estimates 5.6 million workers in the healthcare industry and related occupations are at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens annually, and approximately 385,000 needlestick and other sharps-related injuries are sustained by hospital healthcare workers alone. Studies estimate that between 600,000 and 800,000 needlestick and other percutaneous injuries occur annually to workers in medical and dental facilities and other healthcare settings. This 90-minute webinar will provide information on risks related to occupational sharps injuries as well as OSHA- and CDC-required safety protocols, including reporting, first aid, medical follow-up and serologic testing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Determine risks related to occupational sharps injuries in the OMS setting.  
2. Recognize the steps needed to manage an occupational sharps injury.  
3. Implement written OSHA and CDC protocols for managing occupational sharps injuries.  
4. Identify strategies for reducing occupational sharps injuries in the OMS practice.

An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Release Date: March 15, 2023
Expiration Date: March 15, 2026
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

Unlock the power of coding modifiers during an in-depth review of the accurate use of modifiers within the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Modifiers are sets of two alpha-numeric characters that are appended to CPT and/or HCPCS codes on the medical billing claim form. Used for informational purposes (anatomy), pricing (changing how the code is paid) and claims processing (changing how claims processing edits apply), modifiers serve a variety of purposes. Participants will discuss common modifiers and how to identify when they are appropriately applied to avoid any misuse.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Identify when modifiers are appropriate or necessary to include on a claim.  
2. Summarize commonly used modifiers and describe their purpose.  
3. Recognize when modifiers may be inappropriate and avoid their misuse.  

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: February 15, 2023
Expiration Date: February 15, 2026
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Think your network is secure? Think again! Don’t get caught off guard, believing your OMS practice will never experience a cyberattack. During this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn how hackers select their victims, along with best practices to avoid falling prey. Learn why hackers want your data when there are so many other bigger businesses to target. Presenter Gary Salman will explore the vulnerabilities or “open doors and windows” on each network, which allow hackers to easily gain access.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Assess the technologies/methodologies and training that must be in place to protect data and keep the practice open. 
2. Demonstrate why OMS practices fall victim to ransomware and describe a cybersecurity attack’s impact.  
3. Teach how to identify common infiltration methods such as phishing, spearphishing, social engineering “scams,” etc., before the practice becomes a victim.  
4. Distinguish the differences between an IT company and a dedicated cybersecurity vendor. 
5. Deduce the financial and emotional impact of a cyberattack against an OMS practice and express the importance of training the entire team to recognize and avoid threats.

An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Release Date: February 1, 2023
Expiration Date: February 1, 2026
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The AAOMS Committee on Healthcare Policy, Coding and Reimbursement presents a new online course designed for OMSs and their staff to implement correct coding initiatives for reporting bone grafts and implants and to apply these guidelines to real-life coding scenarios. This course will review processes for verifying coverage with payers, discuss workflow of all stages, provide coding tips using CDT and CPT code sets and apply appropriate coding guidelines for procedures relating to bone grafting and implants.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify steps to determine patient benefits and recognize coverage parameters.
2. Define bone graft and implant procedure codes, nomenclature and descriptors.
3. Compare other separately reportable codes to be used in conjunction with bone graft and implant procedures.
4. Discuss coding options for pre-procedural diagnostic services.
5. Analyze real-life OMS coding scenarios while applying the appropriate codes for CDT and CPT.

Completion of this course requires current CPT and CDT coding books.   AAOMS members can purchase coding books through the AAOMS Advantage Partner, Optum. Members using promo code AAOMSMBR will receive a 20 percent discount on select coding books, including the CPT coding manual. CDT coding books can be purchased from ADA.org.  

You will need your CPT and CDT coding books to complete the clinical scenarios at the end of the course.

For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers.   As a reminder, your course access will expire in 60 days of registration or upon completion of the course.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637. 

This online course is designed especially for OMSs and OMS staff who have never attended a coding workshop and have had little or no formal training in procedural and diagnostic coding. It also is designed for the more seasoned professional looking for a comprehensive refresher of the basics.

The course will teach the core elements of coding and provide an effective understanding of the CDT, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding manuals and systems. Participants will have the opportunity to test and reinforce their knowledge through basic case studies and exercises. The course proceeds at a slow, comfortable pace – dedicating sufficient time to each topic.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the purpose of coding and its relationship to reimbursement.
2. Describe ICD-10-CM, CPT, and CDT coding conventions and basic principles.
3. Discuss basic claim submission processes including coordination of benefits, predetermination, preauthorization, electronic claims submission and more.

Completion of this course requires current ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and CDT coding books.  AAOMS members can purchase coding books through our AAOMS Advantage Partner, Optum. Members using promo code AAOMSMBR will receive a 20 percent discount. CDT coding books can be purchased from ADA.org.  

This course consists of 10 units. To complete each unit, you will need your printed course manual and coding books (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and CDT).

The videos will provide verbal explanation of the course manual, the opportunity to complete practice problems, and non-graded quizzes to evaluate your knowledge retention.

For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers.   As a reminder, your course access will expire in 60 days of registration or upon completion of the course.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 7.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637. 

This course provides education on Medicare programs and policies that impact oral and maxillofacial surgeons and their staff. This self-paced program includes discussions of Medicare components (Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D), Medicare fraud and abuse, payment policies, appeal processes, and miscellaneous Medicare-related topics. There is a saying in healthcare – “as Medicare goes, so do the other carriers.” If you take the time to thoroughly learn the Medicare program, you will better understand your commercial payers, too.

 Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D.
2. Identify actions prohibited by the False Claims Act (FCA), the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law).
3. Explain Medicare’s enrollment options, including “opting out” of Medicare.
4. Define fraud and abuse.
5. Name provisions and penalties associated with Medicare fraud and abuse.
6. Review how federal law regulations and Medicare polices impact the oral and maxillofacial surgery practices.
7. Discuss the general steps of the Medicare billing procedures and appeals process.
8. Cite future alternate payment models.

For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers.   As a reminder, your course access will expire in 60 days of registration or upon completion of the course.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 7.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637. 

The OMS Billing course is the capstone to the Coding Certificate Program. It focuses on documentation guidelines, predetermination tips, claims filing, appeal tips and fraud and abuse. Accurate coding and billing services must be a priority for every OMS and his or her staff due to increased fraud and abuse investigations stemming from strict billing guidelines and inaccurate coding.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review healthcare fraud and abuse issues addressed by federal and state laws and their impact on offering discounts.
2. Demonstrate adherence to standards for appropriate coding and implement compliance plans that include conducting compliance audits.
3. Explain various methods for setting office fees, including annual percentage increases, cost-based fees, national percentiles and percentage increases over Medicare.
4. Describe types of managed care organizations – including HMO, PPO and POS plans – and basic elements of MCO contracts.
5. Discuss basic elements of commercial and government-sponsored health insurance plans, including different reimbursement methodologies.
6. Apply and/or understand Medicare-related policies, such as the National Provider Identifier, provider enrollment, accepting assignment, participation vs. nonparticipation vs. opting out, mandatory claims submission, timeframes for claims filing, Medicare notices (ABN) and more.
7. Use pre-, intra- and post-claims processing submission procedures, such as predetermination, preauthorization, coordination of benefits, clean claim filing, electronic submission, contractual adjustments, write-offs, overpayments and more.
8. Define the appeals process, starting with reading and understanding the EOB, writing appeal letters, internal and external commercial insurance reviews, and the Medicare process.
9. Examine future healthcare reimbursement topics, including pay for performance, healthcare transparency and computer-assisted coding.

For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers.   As a reminder, your course access will expire in 60 days of registration or upon completion of the course.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 9.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637.