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08/08/2025

OOS Members - Free Ophthalmology Coding Webinar

The Ohio Ophthalmology Society (OOS) has joined with several other state ophthalmology societies across the country to offer practice management seminars to its members. Midday Management Webinars will be offered throughout the year, free to OOS member practices. Join us next month and throughout next year.



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Your FREE Webinar!

Solve the Ophthalmology Coding Puzzle
Critical Updates in 2026 ICD-10

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
3:30 – 5:00 PM (ET)


Ophthalmology code updates for FY 2026 bring nearly 50 new entries, key Excludes revisions in Chapter 7, and rising relevance of pre-diabetes, eyelid inflammation, thyroid eye disease and social determinants of health codes for eye care professionals. Enhance your practice efficiency and maximize your reimbursement by arming yourself with current and accurate third party information.

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Agenda

Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of Webinar Objectives
- Importance of Accurate Coding

New and Revised Codes
- Highlights of over 50 new and revised codes
- Focus on diabetes, eyelid inflammation, multiple sclerosis, thyroid orbitopathy, and more

Expanded Definitions and Guidelines
- Introduction to expanded coding definitions
- Review of ICD-10-CM conventions and guidelines for specificity and laterality

Reference Tools and Lists
- Tour of Alphabetical and Tabular code lists
- Overview of the neoplasm and drug/chemical tables

Updates to Notes and Identifiers
- Discuss additions/deletions of “Excludes1” and “Includes” notes
- Explanation of “New” and “Revised” identifiers

Increase Scrutiny by Office of Medicaid Inspector General
- 8 Common Ophthalmology Procedures Targeted for Audit

Q&A Session
- Open floor for participant questions
- Closing remarks and next steps


Who Should Attend


Presenter:

Jacqueline Thelian CPC, CPC-I, CHCA, CPMA is a health care consultant, certified professional coder & auditor, and subject matter expert with more than 20 years of experience in medical coding and business management. Her extensive experience includes physician practice manage-ment, as well as coding/billing compliance and reimbursement issues. Jackie has taught in a variety of settings including academic medical centers, hospitals, private physician practices and seminars sponsored by numerous medical and specialty societies.

 

Collaborator: NYS Ophthalmological Society


Register to Attend >

Those registered will be sent connection information a few days prior to the event. The program will also be recorded and available to registrants for download after the live event.



Questions About Your Membership?

Call (614) 527-6799 or email: oos@ohioeye.org.

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