Goals & Objectives: At the conclusion of this conference the resident will have a basic understanding of the payment process, the role of the physician and billing and coding and will have a basic understanding of the E&M and ophthalmic coding process.

Reading Assignment: Please read the following articles from Ophthalmology Management

• E/M vs.Eye Codes: Choices for 2007 (Part 1)
• Understanding the Eye Codes
• E/M vs. Eye Codes: Making the Choice

These are all from a series written by Riva Asbell for Ophthalmology Management. We will review the content of these articles at the conference session.

I've also attached a copy of our old (pre-EPIC) new patient eye exam note which was designed to help with coding compliance and a scan of an old pocket coding guide that only makes sense once you've read Riva Asbell's articles.

Finally, I've attached the table of Ophthalmology relevant cpt codes, their work and total RVUs and Medicare reimbursement.