AOA Introduces Electronic Coding Resource Exclusively For Members

The AOA has introduced AOACodingToday.com, an online coding subscription service available only to AOA members through Physician Reimbursement Systems, Inc. The Coding Today product is all optometrists need to accurately bill private and government payers.

St. Louis, MO March 3, 2008 - The AOA has introduced AOACodingToday.com, an online coding subscription service available only to AOA members through Physician Reimbursement Systems, Inc. The Coding Today product is all optometrists need to accurately bill private and government payers.

This AOA-only specialized product was developed strictly for members and draws information from eight different sources, including ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, associated global information, and related LCDs as well as Medicare information in one easy-to-navigate place. Unlike printed resources, AOACodingToday.com incorporates up-to-the-minute changes from every source. It also features continuously updated exclusive AOA notes provided by AOA coding experts.

AOACodingToday.com is only available to AOA members. Members pay a $349 subscription fee for the first user and $99 for each additional user. "The subscription fee is a small price to pay for accuracy, reliability and ease of use, said Dr. Mark Hennen, Chair, AOA Eye Care Benefits Committee. The subscription also includes free tech support and telephone training.

Members who are interested in subscribing to the Coding Today product can find more information online at www.aoacodingtoday.com.