OL202 - Why Code Development Matters to Audiology Practice

Thursday, April 18, 2024

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EST

Location: Halls A1-A2

Earn 0.1 CEUs

Instructional Level: Fundamental

Lead Presenter(s)

Kadyn Williams, AuD

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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Presenter(s)

Denise Garris, MBA

The Korris Group

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Erin L. Miller, AuD

Professor of Instruction; Coordinator, Northeast Ohio AuD Consortium
The University of Akron
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Paul Pessis, AuD

North Shore Audio-Vestibular Lab
Deerfield, Illinois

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Annette A. Burton, AuD

Director
Easterseals Center for Better Hearing, Connecticut

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Abstract:
Whether in private practice or part of a large health system, procedural codes matter to bill effectively and be reimbursed for the services you perform. Developing codes and their values is complex work. The Academy team has the experience and expertise to represent the audiologist’s interests in the CPT and RUC processes. However, audiologists also play a pivotal role in the success of these processes. Meet with the Academy practice policy team to learn the steps involved and how to become an active contributor. Participation in the valuation process is foundational to attaining optimal outcomes for our profession.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the significance of the code development process
Translate the code valuation process in practical terms for relevance to audiology practice
Describe the importance of responding to requests to complete practice surveys