The AAOMS Coding for Implants and Bone Grafts course is designed for OMSs and their professional staff to implement correct coding initiatives for reporting bone grafts and implants and apply these guidelines to real-life coding scenarios. This course will review processes for verifying coverage with payers, discuss stages of the digital workflow, provide coding tips using both CDT and CPT code sets and apply appropriate coding guidelines for procedures relating to bone grafting and implants. Code: BG25

This course provides education on Medicare programs and policies that impact oral and maxillofacial surgeons and their staff. This self-paced program includes discussions about Medicare components (Parts A, B, C and D), Medicare fraud and abuse, payment policies including Medicare dental coverage expansion, appeal processes and miscellaneous Medicare-related topics. There is a saying in healthcare – “as Medicare goes, so do the other carriers.” If time is taken to thoroughly learn the Medicare program, you will better understand your commercial payers, too. Code: MC25

In today's competitive employment environment, retaining top talent is critical for a thriving OMS practice. While hiring can be stressful and difficult, integrating new employees into the team can be even more demanding. A structured onboarding process can ease the transition, reduce stress and support long-term employee performance. This 90-minute webinar will discuss the elements of effective onboarding, required resources and strategies for successful implementation. Code: WPM251015

This 90-minute webinar is designed to prepare OMS team members to take on the roles of infection control coordinator and/or OSHA coordinator. Participants will receive tools such as an infection control and OSHA training checklist, an outline for conducting office infection control/OSHA safety meetings and guidance on selecting appropriate infection control products. The course covers how to conduct infection control audits and mock OSHA inspections as well as updating existing OSHA manuals, documentation, recordkeeping forms and safety data sheets. Checklists for building a personalized infection control policy manual and helpful resources for further education will be provided. Code: WPM250416R

Prior authorization and eligibility verification are critical to the healthcare practice revenue cycle, impacting operational efficiency, patient satisfaction and financial stability. Mastering these processes can reduce claim denials and optimize revenue. This 90-minute webinar will explore both manual and automated approaches to prior authorization and eligibility verification and then demonstrate how technology can reduce administrative burdens in these areas. Participants will gain actionable strategies to improve workflow, prevent denials and enhance revenue cycle performance. Code: WCW250212R

The AAOMS Coding Certificate Program (CCP) consists of three courses: Basic Coding for OMS, Beyond the Basics Coding for OMS and OMS Billing. The CCP Bundle allows participants to register for all three online courses in a single transaction.

The online Beyond the Basics Coding for OMS is Level II of the Coding Certificate Program (CCP). The AAOMS Beyond the Basics Coding for OMS online course provides the same content as the in-person Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop. It is an intermediate-level course that concentrates on topics based on the AAOMS Parameters of Care, OMS-specific procedural coding for medical and dental, coding complications and medical record documentation. This course features comprehensive content to address coding guidance for the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. In addition to existing coding assistance for anesthesia services, 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. This course also delves into ICD-10-CM coding principles relating to neoplasms, sequelae, complications and Z codes. Attendees will learn 2025 CDT coding updates for nerve dissection, partial extractions for implant placement and administration of neuromodulators and dermal fillers along with billing guidance on the expanded Medicare dental benefit as well as billing for facility-based dental services. Additionally, instruction is provided on E/M coding and documentation guidelines. Participants must have a basic understanding of CDT, CPT and ICD-10-CM in order to comprehend the content in this course. Basic coding knowledge or completion of the AAOMS Basic Coding for OMS and ICD-10-CM for OMS online courses is highly recommended before participating in this course. Code: CW25

The online Basic Coding for OMS 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. It also is designed for the more seasoned professional looking for a comprehensive refresher of the basics. The course will teach the core elements of coding and provide an effective understanding of the CDT, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding manuals and systems. Participants will have the opportunity to test and reinforce their knowledge through practice exercises and unit quizzes. The course proceeds at a slow, comfortable pace – dedicating sufficient time to each topic. Code: CB25

Through the study of medical terminology, participants will be introduced to the language of medicine. Basic word elements as well as the rules of building and analyzing medical terms will be explained. This online course emphasizes spelling, definition, usage and pronunciation. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the anatomical structures of the oral cavity, face and skull along with common oral and maxillofacial diagnoses and treatments. This course is designed for AAOMS fellows, members and their anesthesia and surgical assistants, practice managers, coders and billers as well as administrative staff who work with patients and/or vendors and would benefit from being well-versed in OMS terminology as they represent the practice. Code: TA25

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. Code: BW25