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Coding Webinar

Register for Free Webinar on New CPT Coding for Anterior Abdominal Hernia Repair

November 1, 2022

The ACS invites all members of the surgical team to attend a free webinar that will provide information about new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes that take effect January 1 related to anterior abdominal hernia repair for umbilical, ventral, incisional, epigastric, spigelian, and parastomal hernias. 

2023 CPT Coding for Anterior Abdominal Hernia Repair

Wednesday, November 9 | 8:00–9:00 pm Eastern

Register today!

Attendees will benefit from insights shared by four surgeons with expertise in general surgery coding and reimbursement as they discuss the new coding structure, new global period, new add-on codes, and more. Presenters will also describe common clinical scenarios and correct coding to assist with understanding the 2023 anterior abdominal hernia repair coding paradigm.

Webinar presenters will include members of the ACS General Surgery Coding and Reimbursement Committee: Chair Christopher K. Senkowski, MD, FACS, Vice-Chair Don J. Selzer, MD, FACS, FASMBS,  Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS, and Ketan R. Sheth, MD, FACS.

For additional coding and billing education tools, visit the ACS Practice Management Resource Center. Contact Lauren Foe, Senior Associate for Regulatory Affairs, at lfoe@facs.org for more information.

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AJCC Anus, Appendix, and Brain and Spinal Cord Protocols Are Now Available on Amazon
ACS Brief

AJCC Anus, Appendix, and Brain and Spinal Cord Protocols Are Now Available on Amazon

The American Joint Committee on Cancer Anus, Appendix, and Brain and Spinal Cord Version 9 Cancer Staging Protocols are now available via Amazon.

Residents Invited to November 7 Discussion on Optimizing Research Years
ACS Brief

Residents Invited to November 7 Discussion on Optimizing Research Years

Join the next RAS Hangout for a casual conversation about How to Optimize Your Research Years.

Join Dr. Patricia Turner in a Fireside Chat on November 2
ACS Brief

Join Dr. Patricia Turner in a Fireside Chat on November 2

Dr. Turner will describe her career path and lessons learned, as well as her short- and long-term plans for the ACS.

The Operative Word Looks at Long-Term Emergency General Surgery Outcomes
ACS Brief

The Operative Word Looks at Long-Term Emergency General Surgery Outcomes

This episode discusses a recent paper demonstrating that past medical history influences risk of adverse outcomes after emergency general surgery.
New Career Opportunities: Week of November 1, 2022
ACS Brief

New Career Opportunities: Week of November 1, 2022

Take the next step in your surgery career.
ACS Brief

ACS President-Elect Dr. Henri Ford Aims to Empower, Inspire

Dr. Henri R. Ford, an internationally renowned pediatric surgeon and surgeon-scientist, was confirmed as ACS President-Elect during Clinical Congress.
Access College's Free Clinical Readiness Curriculum for Military, Civilian Surgeons
ACS Brief

Access College's Free Clinical Readiness Curriculum for Military, Civilian Surgeons

You can now access a free Miliary Clinical Readiness Curriculum that includes content for trauma and general surgeons in any practice setting.
View All Clinical Congress Named Lectures On Demand
ACS Brief

View All Clinical Congress Named Lectures On Demand

The 12 Named Lectures at Clinical Congress 2022 offered one-of-a-kind insights in surgery by renowned experts—and each is available to on demand.

Current Literature
ACS Brief

Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Considering Buying or Selling a Practice? Watch New Video for Tips and Advice
ACS Brief

Considering Buying or Selling a Practice? Watch New Video for Tips and Advice

The ACS is releasing a series of videos to help those in private practice—or those who want to be in private practice—manage their business.
Five Surgeons Receive Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
ACS Brief

Five Surgeons Receive Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards

During Clinical Congress 2022, five surgeons received awards recognizing their altruism to improving surgical care and education around the world.
Carry Forward Lessons on Intimate Partner Violence—Help Is Always Available
ACS Brief

Carry Forward Lessons on Intimate Partner Violence—Help Is Always Available

Review the resources shared in the ACS Brief during October, Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month.