OMS Coding Essentials: Medical and Dental Procedures and Diagnoses

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.