E/M Coding Simplified: Guidelines for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Includes a Live Web Event on 11/11/2026 at 1:00 PM (CST)

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E/M Coding Simplified: Guidelines for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Reporting evaluation and management services in oral and maxillofacial surgery involves various scenarios and guidelines that are crucial for accurate coding and billing. This 90-minute webinar will delve into the specifics of how OMS professionals report E/M services across different settings, including office and outpatient services, emergency room visits, inpatient follow-ups, and consultations versus evaluations/exams. These concepts will be illustrated by detailed explanations and practical examples of real-world applications.

Learning Objectives

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

Understand how E/M services are reported across various settings, including office, outpatient, emergency and inpatient follow-ups, with attention to global period considerations.
Differentiate between consultations and evaluations/exams by applying real-world referral scenarios to determine appropriate reporting.
Apply Medical Decision Making, time, and modifiers to accurately report E/M services, including the use of Modifiers 24, 25, and 57.

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.

Cathy Garguilo, CCDS-O, CPMA, CDEO, CRC, CPC

A certified clinical documentation specialist and professional medical auditor, Cathy Garguilo has spent more than 20 years helping physician practices strengthen their compliance, documentation, and operational performance. As a Senior Compliance Consultant, she conducts in-depth audits and compliance reviews, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards while delivering actionable feedback that improves accuracy and efficiency. Garguilo is known for her ability to translate complex regulations into practical, engaging education. Her work has consistently led to reduced error rates, increased revenue and improved compliance outcomes. Her commitment to professional excellence is reflected in her active membership with the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS), the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS).

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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.