Coding and Billing for the Foot and Ankle Surgeon
November 15-16, 2024
OLC Education & Conference Center
Chicago, IL
Registration opens mid-July!
Gain tools you need to simplify coding & reimbursement practices in this first-ever joint educational program from ACFAS and AOFAS!
Participate in surgical coding scenarios including forefoot reconstruction, arthrodesis, office procedures, rearfoot and ankle reconstruction, tendon surgery, arthroscopy, trauma and diabetic foot surgery. And NEW this year - learn all about wound coding.
This course is intended for DPM and orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, residents, and their office and coding staff.
Friday, November 15
7:30 - 8:00 am
Breakfast and Registration
8:00 -8:05 am
Welcome and Introductions
8:05 - 8:30 am
The Things I Wish I Knew and The Things I Do Now
Danielle Butto, DPM, CPC, FACFAS
8:30 - 9:30 am
E&M Coding and Documentation
Danielle Butto, DPM, CPC, FACFAS
9:30 - 10:30 am
Using Modifiers in Real Life
Jacqueline Reiss-Kravitz, CPC, AAPC Fellow
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 - 11:45 am
What's New in 2024: An Overview
Jacqueline Reiss-Kravitz, CPC, AAPC Fellow
11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Questions and Answers
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 pm
In-office Procedures
Danielle Butto, DPM, CPC, FACFAS
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Surgical Coding Scenarios I: Forefoot Procedures
Danielle Butto, DPM, CPC, FACFAS
3:00 - 3:15 pm
Break
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Surgical Coding Scenarios II: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Troy Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS
4:15 - 5:30 pm
Fireside Chat
Saturday, November 16
7:00 - 7:30 am
Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 am
Surgical Coding Scenarios III: Trauma Surgery
Aaron Guyer, MD
8:30 - 10:00 am
Surgical Coding Scenarios IV: Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstructive and Arthroscopy Surgery
David Pedowitz, MD
10:00 - 10:15 am
Break
10:15 - 10:45 am
Breakout Session I
- Wound Coding
Jacqueline Reiss-Kravitz, CPC, AAPC Fellow and Troy Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS - Multiple Procedures
Aaron Guyer, MD - Denials and Appeals
Danielle Butto, DPM, CPC, FACFAS - Op Note Dissection
David Pedowitz, MD
10:45 - 11:15 am
Breakout Session II
- Wound Coding
Jacqueline Reiss-Kravitz, CPC, AAPC Fellow and Troy Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS - Multiple Procedures
Aaron Guyer, MD - Denials and Appeals
Danielle Butto, DPM, CPC, FACFAS - Op Note Dissection
David Pedowitz, MD
11:15 - 11:45 am
Breakout Session III
- Wound Coding
Jacqueline Reiss-Kravitz, CPC, AAPC Fellow and Troy Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS - Multiple Procedures
Aaron Guyer, MD - Denials and Appeals
Danielle Butto, DPM, CPC, FACFAS - Op Note Dissection
David Pedowitz, MD
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Wrap Up
Agenda is subject to change.
Troy Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS
Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS
Aaron Guyer, MD
David Pedowitz, MD
Jacqueline Reiss-Kravitz, CPC, AAPC Fellow
- Understand trends in surgical coding, including how to code for new advances in the practice of foot and ankle surgery
- Appropriately select modifiers for complex, staged, and multiple procedure cases
- Understand where higher level E&M codes fit into your surgical practice
$675 ACFAS and AOFAS Members and Coders of Members
$420 ACFAS and AOFAS Resident Members
$800 Non-Members
ACFAS must receive notice of cancellation to info@acfas.org no later than six weeks prior to the start of the course to receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee.
ACFAS is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. ACFAS has approved this activity for a maximum of 12.5 continuing education contact hours.
Hampton Inn & Suites
9480 W. Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL
Hotel Room Rate
$135+tax/night
Book online by October 19
No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.