Mastering Medical Billing: Strategies for Physicians to Optimize Revenue and Efficiency
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“Billing and Coding – The Basics for Physicians” is a comprehensive lecture designed to demystify the updated 2023 CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) guidelines for physicians. Presented by a board-certified ophthalmologist and certified billing and coding specialist, this session addresses common mistakes and oversights that lead to audit failures and claim denials. Participants will explore key definitions, understand the nuances of billing based on time and medical decision making, and learn which activities are included in time-based billing. Through practical examples and case studies—including pediatric patients with new-onset seizures, adults with glaucoma, headaches, and breast cancer—the lecture provides actionable insights to help physicians submit clean claims and optimize reimbursement while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Learn about Dr. Charlotte Akor
Dr. Charlotte Akor is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained pediatric eye surgeon. After calling Texas home for over a decade, she is thrilled to bring her expertise to the Corpus Christi community, where she lives with her supportive husband and two children. Driven by a passion for helping children, Dr. Akor’s mission is clear: “I look into kids’ eyes so they can clearly see the future.”
Her educational path began with a biology degree from Yale University, followed by a medical degree from West Virginia University. She completed her ophthalmology residency in Buffalo, NY, and advanced her training with a pediatric eye fellowship in Atlanta, GA. During her career, she also dedicated a research year to ocular pathology at Emory University, further honing her skills in the field.
