Cracking the Code: Coding Essentials, CDT, and ICD-10
Think coding is boring? Think again. CDT and ICD codes are changing faster than a TikTok trend, and if your practice isn`t keeping up, you might as well be writing claims in invisible ink.
In the past three years, the CDT has gone through over 175 changes—additions, deletions, and mysterious "what-were-they-thinking" modifications. Meanwhile, ICD-10 is still the new language that many dental practices are pretending to speak fluently. But here`s the kicker: medical plans will pay dentists for legitimate treatment... if you know how to tell the story in code they understand.
This laugh-and-learn session takes the confusion out of coding chaos. You`ll get the latest CDT and ICD updates, learn how to make your documentation bulletproof, and uncover the secret paths to medical reimbursement glory. The goal? To stop leaving money on the table and start making your codes work for you, not against you.
By the end, you`ll be coding smarter, laughing harder, and wondering why no one told you this stuff could actually be fun.
Learning Objectives:
- Laugh while learning (yes, it`s allowed—and encouraged).
- Spot where outdated codes are sneakily siphoning your profits.
- Decode the latest CDT and ICD changes without losing your sanity.
- Master the art of maximum legitimate reimbursement—because "close enough" doesn`t cash checks.
Dr. Roy Shelburne
Roy S Shelburne, DDS, is a 1981 Honor Graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Dentistry. After graduation, Roy opened his practice in his grandfather's old hardware store. He has served as president of the Southwest Virginia Dental Society and has volunteered for Virginia's various MOM projects. Roy has also served as a short-term missionary to Honduras with Baptist Medical Missions International. Some dentists may fear litigation, but few worry about going to prison. On October 24, 2003, the FBI broke down the back door of Roy's office and confiscated all of his business and dental records. Over the course of the next 3 years, every aspect of his life was subjected to the closest scrutiny. He was indicted in October of 2006. In March of 2008, Roy was found guilty of healthcare fraud, racketeering, and money laundering and spent 19 months incarcerated at the Federal Prison Camp in Manchester, KY, before his release in 2010.
- Courses by Dr. Roy Shelburne:
- Friday1:30 PM-4:29 PM, Course Code: F15, Clinical Records Prevent Criminal Records (BODEX) (SOLD OUT)
- Saturday9:00 AM-11:59 AM, Course Code: S8, Cracking the Code: Coding Essentials, CDT, and ICD-10