Ophthalmic Coding Specialist (OCS) Exam
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Take the Only Exam the Tests Coding Competency in Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives® (AAOE), the practice management arm of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) are partners in offering the Ophthalmic Coding Specialist™ (OCS) Exam.
Test your coding knowledge [PDF 454K]
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Top 5 Reasons to Get or Renew Your OCS Designation
- Reassure yourself that your coding knowledge is up to date. Know that you are keeping up with constantly changing codes.
- Expand your knowledge and enhance your understanding. Test your skills against an exam designed by national experts.
- Receive national professional recognition. Be recognized for your expertise and proficiency.
- Enhance the financial health of your practice. Turn clinical services to practice income and stay in compliance.
- Improve your career qualifications. Demonstrate mastery of coding and be more competitive in the job market.
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Master Every Area of Ophthalmic Coding
This open-book exam includes questions on the following 19 content areas. Each area is represented in the 100 question exam:
- Anatomy and physiology for ICD-10
- Anterior chamber
- Code this chart
- Compliance
- Cornea
- CPT and ICD-9 ICD-9
- E&M and Eye codes
- Frequently asked questions
- Glaucoma
- Introduction to ophthalmic coding
- Major and minor surgery
- Modifiers
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Oculoplastics
- Optical dispensing
- Pediatrics and strabismus
- Retina
- Testing services
- Vision rehabilitation
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Join Thousands Who Have Already Taken the Exam
The OCS Exam is designed to educate and thoroughly test the coding knowledge of professionals in ophthalmology. Anyone working in ophthalmology will benefit from taking the exam:
- Physicians
- Coding/Billing staff
- Ophthalmic medical personnel
- Office managers
- Administrators
- Consultants
- Para-professionals
The OCS Exam has been awarded 4 JCAHPO “Group A”CE credits.
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The Online Exam Process is Easy
Complete the exam and get your result in no time.
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There Are So Many Ways to Prepare
Visit www.aao.org/codingproducts for more resources.
* The Ophthalmic Coding Series offers up to 19 CEUs from JCAHPO and, for physicians, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. One-to-one CME credit can also be claimed for AAPC.
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How Do I Get Help?
Before you take the exam
For questions related to the content on the exam, e-mail coding@aao.org. This mailbox is monitored during normal business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Monday to Friday.
Once you've started the test
If you have started the exam on JCAHPO's ACTIONED® website and have questions related to their website and the mechanics of taking the online exam, call JCAHPO at 800.284.3937 and press “0.”
JCAHPO's hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, Monday to Friday.
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Testimonials
“In our practice, becoming an Ophthalmic Coding Specialist (OCS) is a point of enormous professional pride. The value to the practice is far-reaching, as knowledge of Academy-approved coding practices is one of the foundations of healthy revenue cycle management. Anyone who cares about the business of ophthalmology should take the OCS exam!”
Julia Lee, JD, OCS
Executive Director, Ophthalmic Partners of Pennsylvania
Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
“I am proud of getting my OCS designation that I include ‘OCS’ after ‘MD.’ In these days of increased government scrutiny and audits, taking the OCS exam should be as important as the maintenance of board certification. We (Eye M.D.s) can no longer expect that someone else in our offices will be responsible for knowing how to code properly. We are responsible for coding and it’s us who’ll pay the price with RAC and other audits if we’re not careful. Order the modules, take the test along with others from your office and stay on the cutting edge of ophthalmology. It’s unfortunately not all about surgery anymore.”
Jeffrey Whitman, MD, OCS
Dallas, Texas
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