Violence rates in healthcare have doubled since 2011, and nearly three-quarters of all violence-related nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2018 were incurred by healthcare workers. Workplace violence poses a significant threat to the health, safety and well-being of healthcare workers and has negative implications for their productivity, retention and the quality of care they provide to patients. As U.S. healthcare workers in the private sector are five times more likely to experience nonfatal violence-related injury compared to workers in all other private industries combined, it is imperative that OMSs and practice staff understand the types and sources of workplace violence. Attendees of this 90-minute webinar will learn strategies and techniques for mitigating this risk to their employees and their patients. Code: WPM231018R

AAOMS Webinar Bundle: Common OMS Coding Questions Answered WCW24B01

AAOMS Webinar Bundle: Master OMS Reimbursements WCW24B02

This session will focus on understanding and utilizing metrics from practice management software systems to make better business decisions. OMS practices often do not understand the software system reports, the add-on data intelligence programs and, more importantly, what the data are telling them. Learn the key OMS productivity indicators within practice management software, what the reports mean and how to implement the changes that are reflected in these reports. Code: ODAM23PM15

Advanced imaging services have received significant attention over the past 10 years. Providers of such services as CT scans are required to have specific accreditation in order to receive reimbursement. While these requirements have been in place for some time, beginning Jan. 1, 2022, another set of requirements will be implemented. Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) was created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure beneficiaries are receiving the most appropriate imaging service for their clinical situation. This 90-minute webinar will discuss requirements of both advanced imaging and AUC, correct code and modifier reporting as well as impacts to reimbursement. Code: WCW211110R

Gain a better understanding of anesthesia coding for oral and maxillofacial surgery by attending a 90-minute webinar designed for both OMSs and coding professionals. The webinar will present relevant oral and maxillofacial surgery coding scenarios related to specific inquiries received by AAOMS. Participants will be led through the different types of anesthesia, learn about CDT and CPT start and stop times, and hear common questions and answers on how to report services for a separate anesthesia provider. The webinar also will address the differences between moderate sedation and general anesthesia, current payer policies with examples of payer requirements and tips to help navigate and understand credentialing. Code: WCW231004R

OMS offices will be using a new set of E/M guidelines for patient visits in a facility effective January 2023. These guidelines are an extension of the 2021 changes that impacted only the Office and Other Outpatient E/M codes. Because the 2023 changes involve a larger code range (e.g., inpatient, emergency department and other non-office visits), your revenue cycle may be significantly affected. This 90-minute webinar will provide a summary of revisions, give examples of how to select the appropriate level of service to report and explore the implementation of these new E/M coding guidelines. Code: WCW221102R

This online course is designed especially for OMSs and OMS 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 basic case studies and exercises. The course proceeds at a slow, comfortable pace – dedicating sufficient time to each topic. Code: CB24

In the beginning, a new practice survives on the same motto as any other business: doing more with less. However, growth must accompany success. One of the most common questions received is: “How do I recruit and hire a new team member to join my practice?” This 90-minute webinar will share the best tips to recruit new rockstar team members, how to conduct successful employee interviews, key characteristics to look for in a new team member and what to do once he or she is hired. In other words, attendees will learn how to hire and retain their new favorite team member. Code: WPM220209R

The Beyond the Basics Coding for OMS online course provides the same content as the in-person Beyond the Basics Coding Workshop. This intermediate-level course concentrates on topics based on the AAOMS Parameters of Care, OMS-specific procedural coding for medical and dental, coding complications and medical record documentation. The comprehensive content provides coding guidance for the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. In addition to existing coding guidance for anesthesia services, bone grafting, fractures, extractions and implants, the course offers insight into coding dentoalveolar procedures such as surgical exposure and uprighting, tissue transfer, incision and drainage (I&D), cleft palate/lip, trauma, debridement and wound repairs. This course also delves into ICD-10-CM coding principles relating to neoplasms, sequelae, complications and Z codes. Instruction also is provided on E/M coding and documentation changes under CPT. Participants will learn 2024 CDT coding updates for computer-aided digital workflow, excisional biopsy and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) along with billing guidance on the expanded Medicare dental benefits and billing for facility-based dental services. Participants need a basic understanding of CDT, CPT and ICD-10-CM to comprehend the content in this course. Completion of the AAOMS Basic Coding for OMS and ICD-10-CM for OMS online courses is highly recommended. Participants have 90 days to complete the course, which is eligible for 13 hours of continuing education credit. Code: CW24