Complete Webinar Archive

The Coding Committee is your APMA committee dedicated to educating membership on E/M. Every podiatric practice must attend this very important webinar! E/M was updated first on January 1, 2021, and subsequently on January 1, 2023. This Coding Committee webinar will provide key aspects to make sure you are compliant in your documentation and terminology in 2025!

The Coding Committee is providing important E/M education on the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) section of the AMA medical risk grid. Since 2021, SDOH have been elevated as a key component in E/M. Don’t overlook the many Z codes that validate a “significant SDOH” diagnosis that could provide that level 4 visit you have been overlooking. Learn the proper way to document these patient conditions and scenarios in your E/M services—don’t overlook SDOH!

The Coding Committee wants to make sure you do not miss out on the important documentation requirements to meet for at-risk foot care. We will provide information that you need to be aware of to pass an audit when rendering at-risk foot care. This session provides the tools you should use to be compliant while your patients receive the medically necessary care when at risk.

On January 8, 2025, APMA Health Policy and Practice will host the second webinar in its 2025 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, “Quality Performance Category.” Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant will present.

Discover the power of AI documentation solutions for your practice.

AMA updates the CPT® book each year. The Coding Committee wants you to know that the next book goes into effect on January 1, 2025. During the webinar, the Coding Committee shares important changes with you so you can be prepared for 2025 practice. Don’t miss this extremely important webinar!

On December 4, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice will host the first webinar in its 2025 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Final Rule Review." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, will present.

Celebrate Diabetes Awareness month by attending "Understanding the Role of GLP-1 and GIP in Blood Sugar and Peri-Operative Management," presented by the APMA Podiatric Population Health Committee.

The Coding Committee wants you to know about what other members have as a concern when it comes to the top five coding billing errors. Attend this important webinar to see what the profession’s top billing errors are and learn how to overcome them in your practice!

On September 19, 2024, APMA will host the first installment of its Compliance Coding Webinar Series, “Coding Updates for the New Year: ICD-10.” Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, will present.

This program will share the culinary/nutrition aspects of taking care of patients, especially those with chronic diseases. 

On May 16, 2024, APMA hosted the sixth installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "Avoid These Pitfalls of Rearfoot Surgical Coding." Jeffrey Petty, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented.

This member-exclusive FREE 1.0 CECH webinar is designed to give participants a clearer understanding of various types of unconscious bias and the affects these biases have on patient care and overall quality of services within the podiatric field.

On May 7, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the sixth and final webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Townhall / Open Forum Q&A." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (00:44:51)

This live two-day virtual event offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 8.0 CECH without the need to travel and miss time in your practice.

On April 2, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the fifth webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Cost Performance Category." Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (00:59:50)

On March 21, 2024, APMA hosted the fifth installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, "Avoid These Pitfalls of Forefoot Surgical Coding." Jeffrey Petty, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented.

Are you staying up late finishing notes? Templates in your EHR, specifically designed for podiatry and the way you practice provide podiatric clinical workflows, content, and guides for an enhanced EHR experience for today's podiatrist. Blueprints embedded in your EHR help clinicians evaluate patients and document efficiently some of the most common podiatric complaints with content and workflows, optimize charting elements such as physical exam, care plans, and interactive patient education.

On March 5, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the fourth webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Improvement Activities Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented (00:43:15).

What credit card do you currently use for making business purchases? How are you managing expenses across your practice? The “How Podiatry Business Leaders Can Improve Their Bottom Line” webinar allowed attendees to learn about an exciting new APMA member benefit.

On February 6, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the third webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Promoting Interoperability Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (01:00:36)

On January 25, 2024, APMA hosted the fourth installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, “How is My Code Created and Valued?” Sarah Abshier, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM presented.

On January 10, 2024, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the second webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (01:00:58)

On December 14, 2023, APMA hosted the third installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, “New Year and New Coding Updates.” Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Sarah Abshier, DPM, presented.

On December 5, 2023, APMA Health Policy and Practice hosted the first webinar in its 2024 MIPS Performance Year Webinar Series, "Final Rule Review." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, and Rachel Groman, MPH, vice president, Hart Health Strategies, presented. (01:01:49)

On November 16, 2023, APMA hosted the second installment of its Coding Refreshers Webinar Series, “How to Get Started with DME Coding.” Paul Kesselman, DPM, and Jordan Stewart, DPM, presented.

Learn more about the IRS Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Tax Program and how it can directly benefit physicians like yourself, in a compliant and ethical manner. Panelists include Dr. David Helfman, Founder & CEO of Extremity Healthcare, Inc. and Village Podiatry Centers, and Strategic Tax Planning's Tax Director, Erin Savery, CPA, MST, who will break down complex tax regulations into actionable insights, providing you with a clear roadmap to maximize tax savings for your practice.

Javan Bass, DPM, presented a review of several podiatry case studies involving the misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose various lower extremity soft tissue, nail, and bone malignancies with emphasis on evidence-based medicine, best practices, and risk management.

On September 14, 2023, APMA hosted the first installment of the Coding Refreshers Webinar Series "Falls Prevention Coding Webinar." David Freedman, DPM, and Alton Johnson Jr., DPM, presented.

On June 15, 2023, APMA hosted another installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "CCI Edits." Sarah Abshier, DPM, and Alex Dellinger, DPM, presented. (00:44:37)

On April 13, 2023, APMA hosted the 11th installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Tendon Repair." Ira Kraus, DPM; Augusta Henderson, DPM; and Luke Hunter, DPM, presented. (00:50:58)

On March 9, 2023, APMA hosted the tenth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Coding for Biopsies." Barbara Aung, DPM; Lawrence Santi, DPM; and Jonathan Huey, DPM presented.

On February 16, 2023, APMA hosted the ninth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "RUC Survey and Process." Brooke Bisbee, DPM, presented. (00:59:48)

On February 7, 2023, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2023: PI / IA Performance Categories." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:51:50)

Edmund Farmer, Scholl’s wellness vice president of innovation/R&D, and Priya Parthasarathy, DPM, brought APMA members up to speed on Dr. Scholl's current offerings and research expertise made over the years in foot care solutions.

On January 11, 2023, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2023: Quality Performance Categories." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (01:01:54)

On December 6, 2022, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "Finalized Changes for the 2023 MIPS Performance Year." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:57:02)

On November 17, 2022, APMA hosted the seventh installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "E/M Update." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, and Michael King, DPM, presented. (00:57:22)

On September 22, 2022, APMA hosted the sixth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "At Risk Foot Care." Barbara Aung, DPM; Paul Kinberg, DPM; Jeffrey Petty, DPM; and Jonathan, Huey, DPM presented.

On June 9, 2022, APMA hosted the fifth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "DME." Paul Kesselman, DPM, presented. (01:02:12)

On March 17, 2022, APMA hosted the fourth installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Wound Care / Ulcer Debridement." Sarah Abshier, DPM; Mitchel Hilsen, DPM; and Lawrence Santi, DPM, presented. (0:58:16)

On February 1, 2022, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2022: PI/IA Performance Categories." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:59:06)

Bob Jasak, VP of Coverage and Payment Policy with Hart Health Strategies presented on the recently implemented No Surprises Act and addressed recently released rules related to it and what it means for your practice.  

On January 6, 2022, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2022: Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:56:06)

On December 9, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "Finalized Changes for the 2022 MIPS Performance Year." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented. (00:56:26)

On September 30, APMA hosted the first installment of its Coding Basics Webinar Series, "Time-Based Coding for E/M and Procedures." David Freedman, DPM; Luke Hunter, DPM; and Jonathan Huey, DPM, presented. (00:43:29)

When it comes to medical coding, we often hear “you don’t know what you don’t know.” It is essential that medical coding guidance be referenced, and references be appropriate and legitimate. On Thursday June 10 at 8 p.m. EDT, APMA coding expert Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, CPC, hosted the webinar Coding: Where To Go For Answers, which was specifically designed for APMA’s youngest of young physician members, and current podiatric medical students.

On May 20, 2021, APMA hosted the sixth installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "How to Fill Out an ABN." Sarah Abshier, DPM; Barbara Aung, DPM; and Paul Kinberg, DPM, presented. (00:46:41)

On May 4, 2021, APMA hosted the webinar, "Information Blocking Requirements - What Your Practice Needs to Know and Do Now." Rachel Groman, MPH, Vice President, Clinical Affairs and Quality Improvement at Hart Health Strategies, presented.

On April 6, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: Improvement Activities Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA Health Policy Consultant, presented.

On March 9, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: Promoting Interoperability Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented.

On February 9, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: Quality Performance Category." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented.

On January 26, 2021, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "MIPS PY 2021: MIPS APMs and the APM Performance Pathway." Cindy Moon, MPP, MPH, of Hart Health Strategies, presented.

On December 17, 2020, APMA hosted the second installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "Documentation: E/M Examples." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; David Alper, DPM; Lawrence Santi, DPM; and David Freedman, DPM, presented. (01:02:39)

On December 15, 2020, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "Finalized Changes for the 2021 MIPS Performance Year." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA health policy consultant, presented.

On October 1, 2020, APMA's Health Policy and Practice Committee hosted "-59 Modifier and Routine Foot Care Payer Policies." This webinar is intended to help members when Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, or other commercial plans deny covered nail care (CPT® 11720/11721) when callus care (CPT 11055-11057) is provided on the same date. Mike King, DPM, and Ira Kraus, DPM, presented. (1:03:23)

On September 17, 2020, APMA hosted the first installment of our APMA Coding Documentation Series, "Getting Ready: Documentation for E/M Coding in 2021." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; David Freedman, DPM; and Jonathan Huey, DPM, presented. (01:12:20)

APMA Online CECH Spring 2020

Presenter: Priya Parthasarathy, DPM

APMA Online CECH Spring 2020

Presenter: Joshua D. Lenchus, DO, RPh; Regional Chief Medical Officer, Broward Health Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Immediate Past President, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association; Speaker of the House, Florida Medical Association

APMA Online CECH Spring 2020

Presenter: Rachel H. Albright, DPM, MPH

APMA Online CECH Spring 2020

Presenter: Jon Goldsmith, DPM, CSFAC, Moderator, Codingline; Associate Professor, Creighton Medical School; CHI Orthopedics, Omaha, Nebraska

APMA Online CECH Spring 2020

Presenter: Patrick DeHeer, DPM, Member, APMA Board of Trustees

APMA Online CECH Spring 2020

Presenter: Tracey Vlahovic, DPM, Clinical Professor, Department of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

APMA Online CECH Spring 2020

Presenters: Chad L. Appel, JD, APMA Director, The Center for Professional Advocacy and Associate Director, Health Policy and Practice; Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, APMA Coding Consultant; Benjamin J. Wallner, APMA Director, Legislative Advocacy and APMAPAC

On September 26, 2019, APMA hosted "Coding an E/M at the Same Time as a Procedure--When We Can and When We Cannot." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM; David Freedman, DPM; and Alexander Dellinger, DPM, presented.

On May 16, APMA hosted the third installment of its Total Request Coding Webinar Series, "Compliant Coding and Documentation for Ulcer Debridement." Jeffrey Lehrman, DPM, presented.

On March 21, APMA hosted the second installment of its Total Request Coding Webinar Series, "Paring, Debridement, Excision, Destruction Codes: What's the Difference?" Barbara Aung, DPM, presented.

APMA invited all new and seasoned CAC and PIAC representatives to join this hour-long event. This webinar provided tools, tips, and resources for CAC and PIAC representatives. (00:56:49)

On September 20, APMA hosted another installment of its Surgical Coding webinar series, "Coding for Arthroscopies." Michael King, DPM, and Luke Hunter, DPM, presented.

On Thursday, April 19, 2018, APMA hosted the eighth webinar in its 2017-2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Flatfoot Reconstruction." Jon Goldsmith, DPM, presented.

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, APMA hosted the seventh webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Tendon Surgery." Lawrence Santi, DPM, and Alex Dellinger, DPM, presented.

On Thursday, February 8, APMA hosted the webinar—"What to Know When Purchasing or Selling a Podiatry Practice." Sean Saari, CPA/ABV, CVA, MBA presented. (1:04:47)

On Thursday, February 15, 2018, APMA hosted the sixth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Lesser Metatarsal Surgery." Phill Ward, DPM, presented.

On Thursday, December 14, APMA hosted the fourth webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Hammertoe Surgery." Presented by Phillip E. Ward, DPM.

On Tuesday, November 14, APMA hosted the third webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"Coding for Plantar Plate Repair." Presented by Lawrence Santi, DPM.

On Thursday, October 26, APMA hosted the second webinar in its 2017–2018 Surgical Coding Webinar Series—"The Pitfalls of Radiological Ordering and Documentation." Presented by David Freedman, DPM, and Laura Pickard, DPM. (00:29:22)