- SP-Coding for the Expanded Scopes of Practice
- SP-Getting Started with IPL (Workshop): Beginners Guide to Intense Pulse Light for On-Label Dry Eye Disease and Other Off-Label Applications for Contemporary Optometrists and Paraoptometrics
- SP-Introduction to Suturing: A Hands-On Workshop for Optometric Surgeons
- SP-Lumps and Bumps: A Practical Guide to Evaluation and Removal Techniques
- SP-Preparing For Office-Based Surgical Procedures
SP-Optometric Surgical Procedures for Every Optometrist
Description:
Optometric Surgical Procedures, including lump and bump removal, chalazion treatment, punctal occlusion, suture correction for entropion, and various anterior segment laser procedures, among others, are essential procedures for optometrists to be familiar with. Furthermore, optometrists in many states are now performing these procedures on a routine basis. This interactive presentation will review and update these optometric surgical procedures including indications, contraindications, risks, complications, treatment protocols, and pre- and post-op management.
Course Code:
AOA386-SP
Speaker(s):
Nathan Lighthizer, O.D.
lighthiz@nsuok.edu
Richard Castillo, O.D., D.O.
Credits:
2
AOA Expiration Date:
4/3/2026
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The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). The committee frequently receives questions regarding Evaluation and Management (E&M) services. Here are some useful tips. Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org.
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You ask, the experts answer. The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org. Here are the latest questions.
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