The Art of Modifiers: Ensuring Accurate Coding with OMS Procedures

The Art of Modifiers: Ensuring Accurate Coding with OMS Procedures

Navigating the complexities of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) modifier use is a vital aspect of coding OMS procedures. Code with confidence by registering for an in-depth webinar designed for OMSs and coding professionals. Whether new to modifier coding or looking to enhance skills, participants will learn practical insights and best practices in this 90-minute webinar that helps demystify the purpose and application of modifiers – those two-character alpha-numeric codes that play a critical role in medical billing by influencing pricing, claims processing and anatomical specificity. Explore commonly misunderstood modifiers such as 59 (distinct procedural services), 57 (decision for surgery) and 53 (discontinued procedure) along with best practices for applying the KX and GY modifiers when billing Medicare services. Through real-world examples from oral and maxillofacial surgery, attendees will learn how to apply these modifiers accurately to ensure compliance, avoid misuse and optimize reimbursement. 

Learning Objectives

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

1. Apply key CPT modifiers (e.g., 22, 50, 52, 57,59) relevant to billing dental services on medical claim form. 
2. Understand the appropriate use of modifiers KX and GY when billing dental services on medical and dental claim forms, including how they are used to certify linkage to Medicare-covered services or to indicate non-covered services for denial purposes. 
3. Differentiate between modifiers used to indicate surgical complexity and staged procedures, ad clearly distinguish the use of modifier 50 (bilateral procedure) from LT and RT (left and right anatomical modifiers.
4. Recognize scenarios where modifier use may be inappropriate and learn strategies to avoid common errors and misuse. 

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.