Accurate documentation and coding are essential for compliance, appropriate reimbursement, and avoiding costly audit findings. In this session, Brenea Facchini, Practice Administrator at Michigan Retina Center, and Brittney Irwin, Consultant at VMG Health, team up to address common documentation pitfalls in eyecare. Together, they will walk through real-world challenges related to office visit coding, proper use of modifiers -24, -25, and -57, and medical necessity documentation for various procedures. Attendees will leave with strategies to strengthen documentation, improve coding accuracy, and minimize compliance risks.

Key Takeaways:

· Understand the most frequent documentation errors in eyecare and how to prevent them.

· Learn correct application of modifiers -24, -25, and -57 to ensure compliance.

· Navigate co-management documentation requirements.

· Document medical necessity for cataract and MIGS procedures in line with payer expectations.

Financial conversations with patients are often a challenging yet critical aspect of building trust and securing surgical conversions. This session will empower your team to approach these discussions with confidence and clarity, turning potentially uncomfortable moments into opportunities for increased patient satisfaction and practice growth. By exploring a comprehensive framework and strategies, participants will learn how to have open, confident conversations about costs, educate patients effectively, and help them fit vision correction into their budgets—all while enhancing conversions and patient experience.

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Join us for an exclusive webinar introducing EyeProGPO, the leading group purchasing organization designed specifically for ophthalmology. You'll learn how EyeProGPO harnesses the collective purchasing power of ophthalmology practices, ASCs, and hospitals to secure significant savings on the products and services you use every day.

What We'll Cover:

• Featured Vendors: Explore our growing network of participating vendors, offering everything from medical supplies and technology to office essentials and business services.
• Contracted Price Savings: Discover how our exclusive partnerships with top vendors translate into immediate and substantial savings for your practice.
• eFP Procurement Platform: Get a live look at our user-friendly, centralized platform where you can simplify purchasing, track orders, manage your savings, and pay—all in one place.
• Advisory Services: Learn about our expert advisory services, including support for revenue cycle, accreditation, and operations, that go beyond savings to help you optimize every aspect of your business.

Don't miss this opportunity to see how EyeProGPO can help your facility thrive.

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This course will explore the process of succession planning for administrators – both planning for themselves and some tips about planning for physician retirement. Learn tips for creating smooth transitions and receive a checklist to assist you in the process.

Objectives:

• Understand your personal and practice reality
• Create alignment with physicians
• Define process and timelines
• Learn some pearls on physician succession planning
• Share tools and resources

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Join two ophthalmology HR experts to learn about the top HR topics you need to know heading into 2026. From AI to hiring to staff compensation, they will cover the things you need to be aware of right now to ensure your team is in tip top shape.

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This course will provide unique insight from senior level administrators and a technician trainer. Instructors will present their viewpoints on creating a clinical environment that promotes productivity and efficiency through empowering staff. Instructors will review how they continually engage their staff and how this effects staff retention rates and clinic culture.

This event is sponsored by ASOA Gold Strategic Business Partner:

Every practice administrator has HR horror stories. This presentation will flag issues and present solutions from simple issues to thorny problems. We will tackle HR issues that plague your practice.

Co-management in ophthalmology represents a continued shift towards integrated and patient-centered eye care. This course aims to educate eye care professionals on the importance of collaborative practice between optometrists and ophthalmologists and adherence to the reimbursement guidelines for comanaged care. CMS rules for co-management of cataract surgery and their impact on premium and refractive surgery will be addressed. Example from of a well-executed protocol will be shared.

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