The online Introduction to Insurance Coding and Billing is Level I of the Coding Certificate Program (CCP). This online course is designed especially for OMSs and professional staff who have never attended a coding workshop and have had little or no formal training in procedural and diagnostic coding. The course will teach the very basic elements of coding and billing claims and introduces one to CPT, CDT 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 and CDT coding books.

Completion of this course requires current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and CDT coding books.

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

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

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 Coding Essentials: Medical and Dental Procedures and Diagnoses is an intermediate-level course designed to help OMS practices optimize reimbursement through focused instruction on procedural coding. The course will provide comprehensive guidance on coding for the full scope of OMS procedures, including medical and dental services, coding complications and medical record documentation. Attendees also will deepen their understanding of global surgical packages, National Correct Codin Initiative (NCCI) edits and the appropriate use of surgical modifiers. In addition to coding assistance for bone grafting, fractures, extractions and implants, this course offers insights into coding dentoalveolar procedures such as surgical exposure and uprighting, soft-tissue procedures, incision and drainage, cleft palate/lip procedures, wound debridement and repairs. The course also will explore ICD-10-CM coding principles related to neoplasms, including coding for sequelae, complications and Z codes. Instruction will cover the new 2026 CDT coding updates for incisional biopsies, photobiomodulation therapy and an in-depth review of revisions made to the CDT anesthesia codes along with the latest Medicare policy updates impacting dental coverage. Additionally, the course addresses pathology-related coding, with an emphasis on accurate reporting of biopsy procedures, neoplasm classification and the documentation required to support medical necessity. Instruction also is provided on E/M coding and documentation guidelines. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and apply the significant 2026 revisions to the CDT anesthesia codes, with an emphasis on accurate code selection, documentation requirements and their impact on reimbursement and compliance.
2. Review proper diagnosing principles on neoplasms, sequelae and application of 7th characters.
3. Analyze clinical case studies to code OMS-specific procedures for fractures, TMJ, implants and biopsies.
4. Describe the relationship of coding to third-party payers and its effects on reimbursement. 
5. Demonstrate compliance through appropriate documentation (e.g., use of E/M guidelines) for services provided.

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

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

Information regarding this and other online coding courses may be found at AAOMS.org/CodingBilling.

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 13.0 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 13.0 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 online OMS Billing is Level III of the Coding Certificate Program (CCP). It focuses on documentation guidelines, predetermination tips, claims filing, appeal tips as well as fraud and abuse. Accurate coding and billing services must be a priority for all OMSs and their 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 implementation of 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 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 Advance Beneficiary Notice (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.

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

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 5.0 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 5.0 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.