Kurt T. Steele, OD: Neurolens: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Weave: Consulting Fees (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) ()
Being in a small town with no OMD in the county, we get a lot of referrals and get to see a lot of interesting cases. We have fought hard for the "medical model" and we need to make sure we are compensated accordingly. This course will cover some very interesting cases and how we billed and coded them.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Differentiate between benign and sight-threatening causes of apparent neurological symptoms, including pseudotumor cerebri, temporal arteritis, and true intracranial pathology, and implement appropriate emergency protocols.
Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and managing complex binocular vision disorders, including divergence/convergence abnormalities, vertical phorias, and diplopia of various etiologies
Recognize and manage ocular manifestations of drug toxicity, medication misuse, and systemic steroid complications affecting visual function
Evaluate and manage patients experiencing visual hallucinations, particularly Charles Bonnet syndrome, and differentiate these from psychiatric conditions
Demonstrate competency in the comprehensive evaluation, staging, and management of diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy, including appropriate referral protocols and coordination with systemic care providers
Integrate complex clinical decision-making with appropriate documentation and billing practices while maintaining focus on optimal patient outcomes and multidisciplinary care coordination
