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Pre-Conference Workshops
Wednesday, October 23, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Designed and presented by urogynecology providers, hands-on workshops will complement the meeting's sessions with opportunities to learn and collaborate.
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Another Day, Another Dollar: How to Improve Your Billing and Coding
Workshop Faculty
Sarah Collins, MD, FACOG, FACS – The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Gnankang Sarah Napoe, MD, MS (she/her/hers) – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Jameca Price, MD MPH MCR – University of Oklahoma-Tulsa
Nemi M. Shah, MD – TriValley Urology
Charles D. Thompson, MD – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Marc Toglia, MD – Main Line Health
Workshop Overview: It is critical for urogynecologists to understand how effective medical decision making (MDM) will now be a main factor when selecting which level of Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes to bill for visits performed in their practice. This workshop will educate attendees on these important documentation and billings changes. The workshop will contain the following sections:
1. Surgical Coding and Billing: including examples of coding for multi-procedure pelvic floor repairs, Coding during global periods, and Use of modifiers in surgical coding
2. Coding for Ambulatory/Office Procedures: Use of allied professionals and their coding and billing, Supervision levels, and Coding scenarios for various office-based interventions, including urodynamics, biofeedback, PTNS, etc.
3. E/M Coding, Time vs. Intensity, Coding of Patient Scenarios and their E/M level, and Add-on Codes
4. Review of 2024 Coding Changes and New CPT Codes
5. Coding Question and Answer Roundtable Time
Beyond the Basics: Navigating Complex Urogynecologic Surgeries with Confidence
Workshop Faculty
Oz Harmanli, Professor of OB/GYN/RS and Urology – Yale School of Medicine
JaHong Kim, MD – University of California, Los Angeles Department of Urology
Cassandra K. Kisby, MD, MS – Duke Health
Christopher M. Tarnay, MD, MHA – University of California, Los Angeles Department
Workshop Overview: This workshop is designed to equip participants with advanced skills and knowledge necessary for performing complex urogynecologic surgeries. The workshop will delve into the different surgical techniques for complex patients , decision-making processes, and management strategies required for successful outcomes in challenging urogynecologic cases. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and videos, participants will gain insights and practical tips to enhance their surgical proficiency and optimize patient care.
Relevance to Learners: This workshop is tailored for urogynecologists gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of pelvic floor disorders and complex urogynecologic conditions. Participants who attend this course will benefit from an in-depth exploration of advanced surgical approaches, innovative technologies, and evidence-based practices relevant to their clinical practice. Whether participants are seasoned practitioners seeking to refine their skills or aspiring surgeons looking to expand their expertise, this workshop offers a great learning experience to meet their professional development needs.
Hands On - Foundational Urologic Skills and Knowledge for the Urogynecologist
Workshop Faculty
Olivia Chang, MD, MPH – University of California Irvine
Dena Moskowitz, MD – UC Irvine Health
Lee A. Richter, MD – Georgetown University/MedStar
Suzette E. Sutherland, MD, MS, URPS – University of Washington
Workshop Overview: In this multi-disciplinary workshop, we will review common urologic pathologies that a urogynecologist may encounter on imaging, on exam and on cystoscopic findings. We will introduce techniques for flexible cystoscopy and advanced cystoscopy skills on rigid cystoscopy. This workshop will include a panel on the successful collaboration and integration between gynecology and urology in the clinical and research settings.
Needs Assessment: For most urogynecologists, cystoscopic training is done in the operating room typically in the absence of any pathology. As such, many urogynecologists may feel uncomfortable with the identification of abnormal findings during routine cystoscopy. Furthermore, patients may present with renal masses and nephrolithiasis at the time of work-up for hematuria, and it is important for the urogynecologist to understand these pathologies to facilitate timely urologic referrals.
We aim to provide a task-specific training program for diagnostic cystoscopy and common endoscopic procedures for urogynecologists seeking to enhance their foundational urologic knowledge and develop advanced cystoscopic skills. A similar program – directed at diagnostic cystoscopy alone – has proven successful in improving the confidence and skill of community gynecologist (Nihira MA. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2014 mar-Apr 20(2);76-82).
Basic Science Day: Impact of Systemic Biology on Tissue Regeneration, Recovery, and Pathogenesis of Pelvic Floor Disorders
Workshop Faculty
Amanda M. Artsen, MD – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sema S. Baghaki (she/her/hers) – Istanbul University of Health Sciences
Lindsey A. Burnett, PhD MD – UC San Diego
Bertha Chen, MD, URPS – Stanford University School of Medicine
Kathleen A. Connell, MD (she/her/hers) – University of Colorado at Anschutz
Marsha K. Guess, MD, MS – The University of Colorado School of Med
Robert Kelley, DO, MBA – Emory University School of Medicine
Rui Liang, MD – University of Pittsburgh
Helen Lu
Carrie E. McCurdy, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Oregon
Bianca Peña, B.S. (she/her/hers) – University of California San Diego
Workshop Overview: Throughout a woman's lifespan, numerous factors intricately influence the functionality of the pelvic floor. Genetics, nutrition, hormones, behavioral patterns, and environmental elements interplay and collectively contribute to the pathophysiology of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). Crucial life milestones, particularly childbirth and menopause, intersect with these influential factors, potentially triggering the onset and progression of PFDs. The chronic nature of these disorders significantly impacts the quality of life for women in their later stages of life and demands effective healthcare. Nevertheless, the multifaceted nature of the pathogenesis poses considerable challenges to prevention and treatment efforts. To date, no measures have succeeded in fully restoring pelvic function to its normative state. This underscores a critical need of gaining comprehensive understanding of the process from broader perspectives to capture holistic information for effective prevention and targeted treatments. Systems biology, emerging as a powerful tool in the current era of ‘big data’ and ‘-omics’ technologies, presents unprecedented opportunities for surgeons and scientists in this field to comprehensively understand pelvic floor disorders. By integrating evidence from biology across multiple scales, along with insights from engineering and computation, this approach has the potential to catalyze the development of effective strategies for both PFDs prevention and treatment. This workshop will highlight research that goes beyond disciplinary boundaries, with a particular emphasis on broadening our knowledge of various conditions relevant to the etiology, prevention, and treatment of PFDs.
The Intersection of Urogynecology, Sexual Health, and Hormone Therapy
Workshop Faculty
Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD – Los Angeles Institute for Pelvic and Sexual Health
Katherine Klos, MD – RachelRubinMD
Rachel Rubin, MD – Georgetown University
Christine M. Vaccaro, D.O. (she/her/hers) – Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Workshop Overview: This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of female sexual function and its connection to pelvic floor disorders. Attendees will learn to recognize sexual dysfunction, address specific issues faced by women with pelvic floor disorders, and explore medical and surgical treatment options.
Needs Assessment: The workshop addresses gaps in understanding sexual health within urogynecology practice. This workshop will enhance attendees' ability to recognize, evaluate, and treat sexual issues in patients with pelvic floor disorders, thereby improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Practical Pelvic Floor Ultrasound
Workshop Faculty
Emilia Alcoba – Inova
Jonia A. Alshiek, MD, MSc, JA – Technion Institute, Haifa , Israel. Holly Family and Hillel Yafe Hospital
Laura E. Berg, BS, RDMS, RVT – Inova Health
S. Abbas Shobeiri, MD, MDA – Inova
Workshop Overview: In this workshop, we propose a comprehensive review of 2D perineal, 3D endovaginal, and endoanal ultrasound methodologies that involve high-frequency probes for pelvic floor imaging. Endovaginal and endoanal techniques for assessment of levator ani muscles, birth-related injury, and anal sphincter injury will be reviewed. In addition, emerging “dynamic” pelvic floor ultrasound and intraoperative ultrasonography techniques will be introduced. There will be a panel discussion to review cases.
Needs Assessment: This program is designed to share our varied experiences with creating pelvic floor ultrasound-centric urogynecology clinics and share with interested clinicians how to obtain optimal images of pelvic floor muscles and anorectal disorders as it relates to various pathologies, including postpartum urogynecology, mesh, and vaginal cysts. Attendees will learn how to obtain useful images of the pelvic floor and how to interpret the clinical implications of alterations of the anatomy. In addition, emerging “dynamic” pelvic floor and three-dimensional ultrasound techniques will be introduced. Attendees also will observe some pre-recorded videos to optimize patient management and decision-making.
