Frances Bynum, OD: CooperVision: Advisory Committee/Board Member (), Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); IntegraLifesciences: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); LKC Technologies: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) (); Macuhealth: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) ()
Tonya Reynoldson, OD MBA: No financial relationships to disclose
This course provides optometrists with an up-to-date review of medical billing and coding changes relevant to eye care in 2026. It emphasizes compliance, proper documentation, and optimization strategies for CPT, ICD-10, and E/M coding. Attendees will gain tools to reduce billing errors, enhance reimbursements, and navigate audits effectively
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Identify and apply the 2025 CPT and ICD-10 coding changes relevant to optometric services
Distinguish between medical and routine billing scenarios using updated documentation standards
Implement compliant coding strategies to reduce audit risks
Use current best practices for billing common procedures like OCT, fundus photography, and E/M visits
Understand payer-specific updates and how to navigate Medicare and commercial insurer changes
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