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Coding and Reimbursement

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Professional Staff

XCW02 - OMS Coding Essentials: Medical and Dental Procedures and Diagnoses – Day 2

Thursday, October 1, 2026
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
CE: 6.5 CDE/CME

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    Speaker(s)

  • Terri Bradley, CPC

    Founder and Consultant
    Terri Bradley Consulting/OMS PowerHouse Consulting
    Newburyport, Massachusetts

Optimize your practice reimbursement with this two-day intermediate-level course specifically concentrating on oral and maxillofacial procedures. The course will feature comprehensive coding guidance for the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including OMS-specific procedural coding for medical and dental services, coding complications and medical record documentation. Attendees also will deepen their understanding of global surgical packages, NCCI coding edits and the appropriate use of surgical modifiers. In addition to coding assistance for bone grafting, fractures, extractions and implants, this course offers insights into coding dentoalveolar procedures such as surgical exposure and uprighting, soft-tissue procedures, incision and drainage, cleft palate/lip procedures, wound debridement and repairs. The course also will explore ICD-10-CM coding principles related to neoplasms, including coding for sequelae, complications and Z codes. Attendees will learn about the new 2026 CDT coding updates for incisional biopsies, photobiomodulation therapy and an in-depth review of revisions made to the CDT anesthesia codes, along with the latest Medicare policy updates impacting dental coverage. Additionally, the course will address pathology-related coding, with emphasis on accurate reporting of biopsy procedures, neoplasm classification and the documentation required to support medical necessity. Instruction is provided on E/M coding and documentation guidelines.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
  1. Identify and apply the significant 2026 revisions to the CDT anesthesia codes, with an emphasis on accurate code selection, documentation requirements and their impact on reimbursement and compliance.
  2. Review proper diagnosing principles of neoplasms, sequelae and application of 7th characters.
  3. Analyze clinical case studies to code OMS-specific procedures for fractures, TMJ, implants and biopsies.
  4. Describe the relationship of coding to third-party payers and its effects on reimbursement.
  5. Demonstrate compliance through appropriate documentation (e.g., use of E/M guidelines) for services provided.

Presentations:

  • 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM PDT
    Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM PDT
    Morning Break
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
    Lunch
  • 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
    Afternoon Break