Reimbursement Success with AAOMS Coding and Billing Courses: Why OMSs Need to Know How to Code*
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From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Adam Pitts discusses the relationship between coding and reimbursement. Sharing his own experience participating in AAOMS coding courses with his staff, Dr. Pitts explains why he believes all OMSs need to learn how to code properly to maximize reimbursements and remain in compliance with federal regulations and managed care contracts.
*Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of medical and dental coding and its critical role in accurate provider reimbursement.
- Recognize the importance of detailed documentation in supporting proper code selection and insurance claims.
- Identify how AAOMS coding and billing courses enhance practice efficacy, reimbursement, and compliance.
- Evaluate the financial and legal implications of inaccurate coding and the benefits of continued coding education.
Adam Pitts, DDS, MD, FACS
President, Owner
Oral Surgical Institute
Nashville, Tennessee
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Podcast Date: March 18, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.25 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
Adam Pitts, DDS, MD, FACS
Adam Pitts, DDS, MD, FACS, completed a general surgery internship after medical school and his surgical residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He is actively involved in the AAOMS Committee on Healthcare Policy, Coding and Reimbursement and also is a diplomate of ABOMS. In 2015, Dr. Pitts became the president and owner of Oral Surgical Institute, where he practices all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery with an emphasis on facial cosmetic surgery. He participates on numerous committees in local hospitals as was selected as Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at HCA/Tristar Centennial Medical Center in 2016. In an effort to address significant access-to-care issues within his state, Dr. Pitts obtained a Certificate of Need and now operates the only accredited ambulatory surgical center in Tennessee focused on providing oral and maxillofacial and pediatric dental care.
Disclosure: No Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosures were reported.
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 0.25 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
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