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JOIN AOPA EXPERTS FOR the most up-to-date information on specific topics during these one-hour webinars, held the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. ET. One registration is all it takes to provide the most reliable business information and CE credits for your staff at a single office location. Visit www.AOPAnet.org/ education/monthly-webinars for details and registration information.

WEDNESDAY MAY 10

Policy Updates & Changes: What Are You Missing?

Medicare updates the Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Policy Articles on a regular basis. Are you aware of the most recent changes, and do you know how they may impact your billing and coding? Review the latest updates to the LCDs and Policy Articles, and learn how to locate and identify the changes.

UPCOMING WEBINAR WEDNESDAY JUNE 9

Documentation: Working With Your Referral Source

Documentation is key to reimbursement, and missing documentation from your referral sources is often the primary reason for denial. Learn some tips and strategies to ensure you are getting the documentation you require from your referral sources—in a timely manner.

UPCOMING WEBINAR WEDNESDAY JULY 14

Prior Authorizations: What We Have Learned, and What You Need To Know

Why are prior authorization requests being denied? Learn the steps you can take to avoid common errors. Access the latest details released by CMS and the durable medical equipment Medicare administrative contractors about the prior authorization process.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Don’t Sleep on the Latest AOPA Member Resource

Co-OP

ARE YOU UTILIZING YOUR AOPA MEMBERSHIP? Attend the upcoming live tutorial to learn about one of the best resources available for O&P practices, the AOPA Co-OP.

A Wikipedia for all things O&P, the Co-OP is a one-stop resource for information about reimbursement, coding, and policy. This searchable database provides up-to-date information on developments in Medicare policy, statespecific legislation, private-payor updates, and more. Members can access detailed information on everything from modifiers to product-specific L codes and associated policies.

Register for the next Co-OP Live Tutorial hosted by AOPA Director of Strategic Initiatives Ashlie White, who will demonstrate how to use the Co-OP and answer all of your questions. Any employee of an AOPA member firm is welcome to join this free tutorial.

Learn more at www.AOPAnet.org/resources/co-op.

Tutorial Webinars

Co-OP Live on Friday at Noon ET • May 14 • July 2 • June 4