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VIEWPOINTSServing Colorado Optometry since 1892 MARCH 2017

A Profile onOur Newest AOA BoardMember from Colorado

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A Three YearStrategic Plan

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Colorado Optomet r i c Assoc ia t ion

March 2017

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Expressed opinions and statements ofsupposed fact published in the various signed articles in this publication are those of each individual author and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the editorial staff or the board of trustees of the association. Advertising material accepted by the publication is intended to conform with ethical optometric standards. However, advertising acceptance does not imply endorsement by the Colorado Optometric Association.

Colorado Optometric Association

Serving Colorado Optometrists for 122 Years

730 17th Street, Suite 350Denver, Colorado 80202-3515

Tel: 303.863.9778Fax: 303.863.9775

Toll Free: 877.691.2095www.visioncare.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Officers and TrusteesPresident

Sean Claflin, O.D., F.A.A.O.

President-elect

Jon Pederson, O.D.

secretary-treasurer

Heather Gitchell, O.D.

immediate Past President

Michelle Chaney, O.D.

trustee, district iKevin Pollard, O.D., F.A.A.O.

trustee, district iiKelley Jackson Condon, O.D.

trustee, district iiiNathan Lohmeyer, O.D.

trustee, district iVMarcelo Saldivia, O.D.

trustee, district VMatt Buchanan, O.D.

trustee, district ViDiane Reddin, O.D.

trustee, district ViiTeresa Carlson, O.D.

COA Administrative StaffexecutiVe director

Sheryl Benjamin

communications & eVents manager

Tara Weghorst

goVernment relations manager

Kristy Kibler

A Three Year Strategic Plan

President’s Message

Sean Claflin, OD, FAAO

Organizations of any size with any level of success have the insight to plan – you know, plan the work, work the plan. Military branches, sports teams, businesses of all types will take their plan even one step further by strategizing. A strategic plan provides focus and direction

in order to put the plan into action best using resources, people, and time. Effective strategic plans implement initiatives with purpose and objectives with strategy while measuring success by revisiting and revamping the plan as it progresses.

In light of changing landscapes in healthcare and legislation and transition within our organization, the COA collectively decided to develop a three year strategic plan to better advance Colorado Optometry. Earnest and thoughtful efforts by the COA Board of Trustees with the skilled facilitation of our new COA executive director helped identify three key initiatives. By 2020, the COA will Advance Legislation and Regulatory Policy, Cultivate Engaged Members and Visionary Leaders, and Provide Tools and Resources for Professional Advancement.

Advancing Legislation and Regulatory Policy topped the list by recognizing the need of the primary objective of re-establishing our grassroots system. The strategy here is to grow and develop a strong and resilient grassroots system through a unified message, a cohesive key person network, and an active advocacy leadership team. Communication was then identified as a requisite to help demystify the legislative process and facilitate a grassroots movement that can rally at any time.

The health of a voluntary organization can often be measured by one vital sign – its membership. We all know the challenges involved to retain, sustain, and attract members, and the value of members who are willing to take action and lead. That is why our second initiative is to Cultivate Engaged Members and Visionary Leaders. The primary objective is to engage 95% of practicing Colorado optometrists as COA members through effective communication and mentorship. The second objective here falls right in line with the first – develop a strong cadre of passionate and visionary leaders who are willing to participate and provide stewardship.

Lastly, the COA wants to Provide Tools and Resources for Professional Advancement for its membership. An educated and informed member-ship can only strengthen our cause. We want to inspire best practices and be the resource for the public for vision and eye health care, and provide practitioners with tools they can implement to better themselves, their practices, and their profession.

Yeah it’s a lot. But we invite you to jump on board, get involved, and participate. Help each of us help all of us. We look forward to working with our entire membership to reach our goals and advance Colorado Optometry!


March 2017

Bravo! Kudos!

Sheryl Benjamin, Executive Director, and Tara Weghorst, Communications & Events Manager, set up a table at the DMOS Full Day CE on January 29th to answer questions for the membership and to see some friendly faces.

COA Welcomes New COA Members• Dr. Kerry Jarvis with ICON in Denver, CO

• Dr. William Evans in Greeley, CO

• Dr. Elizabeth Thomas with Englewood Eyecare in Englewood, CO

• Dr. Byron Bonner with Academy Kids Vision Center in Pueblo, CO

• Dr. Amanda Estrada with Jackson Eyecare in Fort Collins, CO

Did we miss your special event or big announcement (new associate or office, marriage, baby, award, recognition….you get the idea)!? Please let us know! We want to celebrate with you! Email us at [email protected].

COA Welcomes New Allied MembersBoulder Eye Surgeons, the practice of Donald J. Keller, MD, Brian E. Nichols, MD PhD and Kevin H. Cuevas, MD in Boulder, CO. For more information, please contact Whitney Strah, Patient Care Coordinator at (303) 444-3000 or [email protected]

Kathi Williams, COA’s previous Executive Director, received an award for Distinguished Service to Optometry from the American Optometric Association and was presented with the plaque at our board meeting on February 3.

Dr. Angela Haas and Dr. Liz Peterson, volunteered with Essilor Vision Foundation & Von’s Vision at the International School at Thornton Middle and gave eye exams to over 70 students.

Thanks a million to Dr. Kent Yount, who sacrificed the majority of his day on February 13th to testify before a Senate Committee. Dr. Yount did an excellent job presenting COA’s support for Senate Bill 17 -088, which would require insurance companies to publish the criteria they are using to add or remove providers from

their panels. His testimony successfully encouraged the committee members to support the bill and they did! The bill passed 5-2. Thanks again Dr. Yount!

March 2017


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Peter Andrews, M.D. Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery

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Place of birth: Bryan, TX

Family: Husband Scott, sons Geoffrey and Cameron, daughter Annalise

Lived in Colorado since: 2003

My first job was: at a Lasik surgery facility as a Lasik surgery co-management doctor.

I became an optometrist because: I want to be an important part of improving the quality of life for patients by facilitating good vision and desease detection. The positive effects of our work is seen immediately.

I earned my OD degree from: Pacific University College of Optometry

My favorite thing about optometry: There is often immediate feedback on how you have helped your patient.

My favorite way to spend free time is: Spending time with my family, skiing and snowboarding, as well as

dancing tap, ballet and modern fusion.

Why am I a COA Member: Optometry is a profession that needs member’s suport to keep the profession alive and justify its existence.

Meet a Member

ELIZABETH K. THOMAS

Colorado Re�na Associates Consul�ng Physicians & Surgeons for Vitreo‐Re�nal Disorders

Lowry 8101 E. Lowry Blvd.

Suite 210 Denver, CO 80230

Red Rocks 400 Indiana St.

Suite 310 Golden, CO 80401

Harvard 850 E. Harvard Ave.

Suite 155 Denver, CO 80210

Parker 11960 Lioness Way

Suite 290 Parker, CO 80134

Loveland 1615 Foxtrail Drive

Suite 100 Loveland, CO 80538

Boulder Valley 500 Discovery Pkwy.

Ste. 100 Superior, CO 80027

Nancy J. Christmas, MD Robert J. Courtney, MD

Mark S. Dacey, MD Cur�s L. Hagedorn, MD

Peter G. Hovland, MD, PhD David W. Johnson, MD

Brian C. Joondeph, MD, MPS Alan E. Kimura, MD, MPH

Mimi Liu, MD Mark E. Patron, MD

Stephen T. Pe�y, MD John D. Zilis, MD

www.Re�naColorado.com 303.261.1600


March 2017

Happy March Birthday to:Andrew Adamich, ODMallori Aschenbrenner, ODJordan Ballantyne, ODRyan Bauer, ODTimothy Bauer, ODMarsha Beach, ODJill Bert, ODSteven Bethka, ODAudrey Brodie, ODThomas Brookes, ODGena Chatto-Yee, ODMary Chivetta Steven Clancy, ODWilliam Cluff Stanley Cushing, ODJeanne Derber, OD

Lynn Durfee, ODChristopher Eddy, ODAshlee Elmont, ODAmanda Estrada, ODRonald Faulkner, ODDierdre Fogle, ODKelly Freeborn, ODDouglass Fruin Alan Glickman, ODStephen Gorden, ODGeorge Hertneky, ODRoger Hulme, ODRebecca Hutchins, ODJanice Jarrett, ODChu Jeong, ODMichael Klaich, OD

Jason Leonhardt, ODFayiz Mahgoub Lloyd McAllister, ODJay Megard, ODCraig Meier, ODJames Melzer, ODWalter Morton, ODPaul Neville, ODDennis Page, ODJames Palmer, ODL. Page Pond, ODFelicia Popowski, ODFrank Puckett, ODKarla Quinton, ODMichael Reeder, ODCelesta Ribas Ferreira, OD

Henry Rosenthal, ODRozaliya Shimonova, ODBlake Simmons, ODPeter Smith, ODRonald Solomon, ODTyler Sommerfeld, ODLinda Song, ODSean Stille Harvey Thompson, ODAmber Thulin Matthew Tripp, ODGeorge Tull, ODMichael Vaske, ODKeri Vervaet, ODHerbert WentzienJason Witters, ODJonathan Zissman, OD

Did we miss your special day? Please call the COA office so we can correct our list.

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TheTruthAboutModifier-25andBillingaForeignBodyRemoval

A34-year-oldWMpresentstoyourofficewithpainoftherighteyeforthepast3days.Itisred,watering,and photophobic. He was working on his car’s exhaust system a few days ago and his eye has beenirritated ever sense. You perform a slit lamp exam and find a metallic foreign body imbedded in thecorneawitharustring.Youremovetheforeignbodywitha27GneedleanduseanAlgerbrushtoremovetherustring.Abandagecontactlensisinsertedandyouschedulethepatientforafollowupintwodays.

Howdoyoucodethisencounter?

ThisisoneofthemostmisunderstoodcodingsituationsIencounter,yetmostdoctorsIspeakwiththinktheyhaveitfiguredout.Theproblemwehaveisthatmany“experts”havebeenconfusingusformanyyearsbygivingoutinformationthatisincorrect.Thefirstconceptweneedtounderstandisthatasurgicalcodeincludesanofficevisit.Thatmeansinmostsituations, it is inappropriatetobillbothanofficevisit(99000or92000)onthesamedayasyoudoasurgicalcodelikeaFBremoval(CPT65222).Theexceptionis when the office visit is a“significant, separatelyidentifiable evaluation andmanagement [E/M] service.Meaning…iftheofficevisitisunrelatedtothesurgery,thenyoucanbillbothbyadding-25totheofficevisitcode.Forexample,youcouldbillbothifapatientisintheofficefora6-monthglaucomacheckandthey happen to also have a FB that needs to be removed. The office visit would have the glaucomadiagnosis code and the FB removal would have the FB diagnosis code. But if the office visit’s diagnosiscode is for any reason related to the diagnosis used for the surgery, it would not holdup in a review.During a review an auditor would look at a diagnosis like “pain in and around the eye” and very easilydeterminethatitwascausedbythepieceofmetalthatwasremoved.Andasaresult,theywouldrecouptheofficevisitpayment.

Thenextverycommonerrorinthissituationisthatthedoctorwillalsobill65435(removalofthecornealepithelium) on the same day if they usean Alger brush. This part does get a little more confusing, butmostsourceswillstatethatifthisisdoneatthesametimeastheFBremovalitisbundledtogetherandyou should only bill 65222. If the patient develops a rust ring a few days later and you perform thedebridementatthattime,youmaybill65435atthatpoint.However,onesource(CPTAssistant)statesinonereferencethatyoushouldsimplybill65222againbecausetherustringistechnicallyaforeignbody.Thepointhereisthatyoushouldnotbillthembothonthesameday.Aforeignbodyremovaldoeshaveazero-day global period, so if a rust ring removal is performed on another day you can bill for it at thatpoint.Becausethereferencematerialhasconflictinginformation,itisuptotheprovidertochoosewhichcodetheyfeelisthemostappropriate.Iftheyareeveraudited,theywouldatleastbeabletosaytheyareawareofthecontroversyandexplainwhytheychosethecodetheydid.Iknowmanyofyouarethinking,“ButIhavebilledbothofthesethesamedaymanytimesandtheyhavealwaysbeenpaid.”Remember,justbecauseitgotpaid,doesnotmeanyoudiditright.Usingadifferentdiagnosiscodeforeachsurgicalproceduremaygetitpastthecomputersystem,butanauditormaynotbeasforgiving.

Finally,thebandagecontactlens(92071).Ifabandagecontactlensisused,youmaybillforitalongwiththe surgical code…usually. Somepayersmight considerabandageCLaspartof thewoundcare that iscoveredundertheFBremovalcode.Butthemajoritydonot.Anothergrayareahereisthatmostpayers(likeMedicare)bundlethecostoftheactuallenswiththefeepaidfor92071.Therefore,youdonotbillseparatelyforthematerials. Ifthepayerdoesreimburseforthematerials,youwouldbillforthemwith99070Suppliesandmaterials,or92326Replacementofcontact lens,ortheappropriateVcodesuchasV2523 (contact lens, hydrophilic, extended wear). The only way to know is to find a Local CoverageDeterminationortocallthespecificpayer.

Modifier25significant, separately identifiable evaluation andmanagement[E/M]servicebythesamephysicianonthesamedayoftheprocedureorotherservice

As I scroll through ODs on Facebook, I constantly see questions like, “What level do I code a glaucoma follow up if I don’t change any medications?” Then I see a whole list of comments from well-meaning, but horribly misinformed, colleagues giving advice as if they had enough information to give any. The only answer that is right is, “It all depends on the content of the record.” Too often doctors believe that the CPT code can be determined by the final diagnosis, or by the extent of the exam. These are both just part of the grading process and in isolation, neither of these are true. This month we will look at a situation where the extent of the exam ends up not impacting the 99000 code that the exam earns. And despite the exam being very minimal, the record still earns a 99214.

Established patient presents with a medical complaint.

When could the physical exam not impact your office level code?

HPILocation Quality Severity Duration Timing Context

ModifyingFactors

AssociatedS&S

Righteye Painful Severe 4hrs Newcondition

Tylenoldidnothelp

Headache&Nauseous

8elements=ExtendedHPI

ROS Eyes NeuroCataracts Negative

2systems=ExtendedROS

1elements=ProblemPertinentPFHS

HistoryGradingRequires

3of3

ProblemFocused

ExpandedProblemFocused

DetailedComprehensive

H.P.I Brief Brief Extended ExtendedR.O.S. N/A Prob.Pertinent Extended CompleteP.F.S.H N/A N/A ProblemPertinent Complete

Exam VA IOP Cornea BulbarConj.20/60 R36L17 Hazy 3+injection

4elements=ProblemFocusedPhysicalExam

MDMDx/MgtOptions

DxofAngleClosureGlaucoma

Gttoftimolol,brimonidine,&Iopidne,&oralDiamox

givenin-office

UrgentReferralforPI

RTCafterPIforRNFLOCT,VF,andgonioscopy.

1diagnosis+3treatmentoptions=Multiple

PFHS Patient’sPastHx

FamilyHx Social/OccupationalHistory

Father:narrowangle

glc

The table above shows how the Extended HPI, Extended ROS, and Problem Pertinent PFSH leads to a Detailed History.

MDM Risk = Moderate (An undiagnosed new problem – uncertain prognosis). Therefore, Multiple dx/mgt options + Moderate risk = Moderate Complexity

This scenario yields a Detailed Hx, a Problem Focused Exam, and a Moderate Complexity MDM. Because this is an established patient, the grading is only based on the highest two graded elements. In this case that would be the Hx and the MDM. Thereby earning a 99214 without even considering the exam. A problem focused physical exam would only get you a 99212. This is why it is so important to know all the components of grading a record and how they interact to generate the final procedure code.


March 2017

Membership Corner

Thank you to everyone who joined for our first Presidential Chat on February 15th! It was very informative and fun! Join Dr. Claflin as he reviews our new strategic plan on March 15, 8:00-8:30pm. A link will be sent out by email to sign up! Join us for this free virtual event and learn more about the COA’s plans for the future.

Saturday, March 18th • 8 AM to 5 PM. An office of COA Members, Hellerstein and Brenner Vision Center, open their office (partnering with Von’s Vision) to host around 200 underprivileged Denver area kids for free vision screenings.

If you would like to get involved, please sign up at:

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4th annual Von’s Vision Screening Day

CCVIP Pearl A careful, thoughtful & thorough functional history

alerts you to those areas that may put visually impaired patients at risk. Particularly for elderly

patients, falls, driving, medication errors and financial exploitation are of utmost concern when

optimizing patient safety & independence.

For more information in obtaining a functional history for visually impaired patients, visit: colorado.aoa.org and click on CCVIP under

the Programs & Information Tab. Click on the Early Intervention &/or CCVIP Provider article links at the bottom of the page.

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Consider the advantages of staying on site at our annual conference!

1. Convenience– you save a lot of time being right there for all of the activities, not to mention gas mileage!

2. Comraderie- going to the conference is not JUST about continuing education, but also the getting together with your colleagues. Staying at the hotel makes it easier to participate in the social events of the conference.

I talk to so many optometrists who aren’t aware that the MSCO/COA conference has a specific number of rooms that must be reserved each night. This is called our room block.

If our registrants don’t stay on site, we don’t meet our room block and we’re charged for the rooms not used. There is a formula for the amount of meeting space we use and for the number of food functions we schedule. In addition to paying for the guest rooms we don’t use, our meeting space costs much more if we don’t meet the room block.

We have one of the highest quality conferences in one of the greatest cities in the world at absolutely the most reasonable price for the number of credit hours offered. Please support your Association and the conference by staying on site for our annual conference! Book your room today:https://aws.passkey.com/event/16393326/owner/2092/home

Why you should stay at the Marriott Tech Center for Colorado Vision Summit by Dr. Jeri Schneebeck

The new Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is Medicare’s primary physician reimbursement program as of January 1, 2017. To better understand this fundamental change in how exam room performance will

impact Medicare reimbursements, attend this workshop and learn how to comply with these new requirements while maximizing your payments. Learn who is automatically defaulted into MIPS for Medicare payment adjustments & who can opt out; which measures may be best for you and your practice to report; the pros & cons of filing with paper claims vs. your EHR vs. a registry; how to improve your MIPS score to increase reimbursements, including which bonuses are available; options for group reporting; and how to assess if non-participation is a viable alternative. There will be handouts and worksheet exercises to calculate a hypothetical MIPS score to better understand the system. Don’t miss out on this unique hands-on learning opportunity!

Registration coming soon to the Events tab on the COA website.

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In Colorado, we are fortunate enough to have leadership on the state level that has gone on to serve at the national level, year after year. Dr. Jacquie Bowen is a current American Optometric Association Board member as well as a longtime member of the Colorado Optometric Association, where she has served as President and Leadership Optometry committee co-chair. We wanted to get a little more information from her on what it’s like to serve on the AOA board.

What particular interest/advocacy have you brought to the Board in your first year?

As a practitioner of 25 years here in Colorado, I am deeply and personally affected by key issues threatening our profession today. I have, in my practice, been affected by unscrupulous online retailers, disruptive technology (i.e. apps that claim to replace an eye exam), and third party bullying. Because these issues ring so close to home, I am inspired to listen to the opinions of people from all walks of life and build consensus to achieve the specific goals we have for optometry. I stand firm in my convictions while remaining open-minded, intelligent and poised as I represent the best interests of our patients. I will continue to be an advocate for my colleagues by fighting to protect the public, for access to patients, and for inclusion in healthcare legislation.

What have you learned since joining the AOA Board of Trustees?

Among other things, I’ve learned how fast and furious the political landscape is! In between Board meetings there are daily email and phone conversations taking place that might impact our profession drastically. Probably the most talked about issues revolve around emerging technology as it affects our patients and our profession. Optometrists have always embraced new technology that results in improved outcomes. The AOA must continue to fight for laws

that govern appropriate application of technology and protect the doctor-patient relationship. Nothing can replace an in-person comprehensive eye exam with an optometrist.

What has been your favorite thing about joining the AOA Board?

There are many things, but right now of my favorite things is an awareness that I am starting to “gel” with the group. The AOA Board spends a lot of time together, discussing hard questions and working out many challenges. As a new Board member, I not only have to keep up with what comes up daily, but I have to learn the back-story (if there is one – and there usually is!). These leaders are a very intense but very gracious group; they are very willing to answer all my questions, and as I continue to catch on, I am becoming a more effective Board member. It’s incredibly exciting to volunteer at this level. I am ever thankful for the support of my home state and I appreciate the continued support, as I am running for re-election at Optometry’s Meeting this summer. I hope to see many of our Colorado colleagues there!

Dr. Jacquie Bowen


March 2017

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NCOS Spring SymposiumMarch 19th, 8am-5pm

320 E Vine Dr #101, Fort Collins, CO 80524

4 Hours of COPE approved CE by Melton/Thomasand 4 hours of CE by Eye Center of Northern Colorado.

Register on the website colorado.aoa.org/events

$50 for 2017 NCOS Members, $80 for NCOS members that have not renewed for 2017 if registered before March 1st.

Breakfast and Lunch included in the registration fee.

The Young Professionals will be hosting a Success Series with our Allied Member, Rob Van Buskirk of Cordial Tech. He will be going

over the current state of HIPAA and PCI compliance, including breaches, amount of fines that have been collected and how each

OD can easily be compliant.

This 1 hour COPE approved CE course will be held atOmni Eye Specialists on March 15th from 6:30-7:30pm

Open to all COA members! RSVP to [email protected]

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COA Year at a GlanceSave the dates for these upcoming events with your COA colleagues!

March 9th Optometry Day at the Capitol reception and training at Denver Art Museum from 5:30 - 9:30pm10th Optometry Day at the Capitol from 7:30am - 12:00pm15th Young Professionals Success Series on HIPAA Compliance at Omni Eye Specialists from 6:30 - 7:30pm15th President Chat with Dr. Claflin from 8:00 - 8:30pm19th NCOS Spring Symposium at Innosphere in Fort Collins from 8:00am - 5:00pm

2nd MIPS Workshop at University of Denver from 8:00am - 12:00pm18th DMOS CE & Dinner at Great Northern Tavern in the Denver Tech Center19th President Chat with Dr. Claflin from 7:00 - 7:30pm

2nd NCOS CE & Dinner16th President Chat with Dr. Claflin from 7:00 - 7:30pm

21st AOA+ in Washington, D.C.21st - 25th Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C.

14th - 16th Colorado Vision Summit at Denver Marriot Tech Center

2nd NCOS CE & Dinner10th Young Professionals New Licensee Party30th COA’s Annual Golf Tournament at the Fossil Trace Golf Club in Golden, CO

13th - 16th Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, NV20th Young Professionals Success Series - “You have your license, now what?”28th - 30th Great Western Council of Optometry at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR

1st Great Western Council of Optometry at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland11th - 14th American Academy of Optometry at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

2nd NCOS CE & Dinner in Fort Collins, CO

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