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Plastic Surgery Coding Workshop March 14-15, 2025

Accurate Coding Adds Up in 2025

The redesigned and expanded Plastic Surgery Coding Workshop is a comprehensive virtual learning program featuring a two-day live interactive online meeting that delves into the complexities of coding for plastic surgery procedures. Expanded content, relevant examples and live case-based instruction of the new coding standards are complemented by a comprehensive workbook for study and review at your convenience.

March 14, 2025
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM CDT

March 15, 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT

This interactive instruction allows both the newest coding professionals and those with more experience to learn accurate coding and implementation strategies from experts in the field while minimizing risks, costs of travel and time commitment.

Focused presentations on these topics and more!

  1. Breast Reconstruction
  2. Nasal/Ear Surgery
  3. Evaluation and Management
  4. Hand
  5. Facial Fractures
  6. Nerve Surgery
  7. Lesions/Repairs
  8. Periorbital Surgery
  9. Wound/Pressure Sores

It is important to note that individuals must register as themselves using a unique account number. A physician member should register only if he/she is the intended participant. Team member attendees must create their own accounts.

This virtual meeting will not be recorded.

ASPS has sole discretion and reserves the right to refuse registration and/or limit participation in its activities.

View answers to the most common questions asked at the 2024 Coding Workshop!

Intended Audience

This accredited educational activity is designed specifically for plastic surgeons and their office staff teams, including office administrators, practice managers, billing companies and billing/coding specialists. Residents and fellows are also encouraged to attend the program.

*When registering for this meeting, please enter the name and contact information of the intended participant (i.e. learner) for the Coding Workshop.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this live virtual activity, participants should be able to do the following:

  • Recognize when to append modifiers to a procedure code to optimize payment.
  • Discuss the impact of modifiers on global periods and reimbursement.
  • Identify areas for improvement in documenting plastic surgery procedures.
  • Identify new CPT codes, updates and payment policies affecting plastic surgery for 2025.
  • Review surgical coding for breast, flaps and grafts, gender surgery, hand and craniofacial to ensure accurate reimbursement.
  • Identify CPT coding concepts, specific to skin lesion removal, lacerations and wound debridement procedures.