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 and Surgical Modifiers
2. Coding for Ambulatory/Office Procedures
3. E/M Coding, Time vs. Intensity
4. Review of 2024 Coding Changes and New CPT Codes
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.
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.
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 PDFs 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 PDFs.
Presenter: Jennifer M. Wu, MD, MPH – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine
Presenter: Danielle D. Antosh, MD – Houston Methodist Hospital
Jack Robertson Lifetime Achievement: Amy E. Rosenman, MD, FACOG, URPS – UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Robin Haff Nurse Research Award Recipient: Kyle Herrala
Linda Brubaker Prize Paper Award: Heather Rosett, MD
Linda Brubaker Prize Paper Award: Amanda Allhouse, Masters of Science – University of Utah
Linda Brubaker Prize Paper Award: Ingrid E. Nygaard, MD, MS – University of Utah Health Sciences
Linda Brubaker Prize Paper Award: Jolyn Hill, MD
Linda Brubaker Prize Paper Award: Carolyn W. Swenson, MD – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah
The Jack Robertson Lifetime Achievement Award, AUGS’ most prestigious award, honors an individual with a lifetime of outstanding achievements in the field of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, and who has served as a role model through service, basic or clinical research, and teaching.
The Robin Haff Research Award honors an individual research nurse or coordinator for their outstanding and sustained contribution to female pelvic floor disorders research. This award recognizes the important role that clinical research nurses and research coordinators play in the clinical research process.
The Linda Brubaker Prize Paper Award recognizes the highest quality Original Research paper published in Urogynecology within the past academic year. The 2024 award is presented to the paper entitled “Association Between Genital Hiatus Size 8 Weeks Postpartum and Pelvic Organ Prolapse 1 Year After the First Vaginal Delivery”.
To learn more about all of AUGS’s awards visit https://www.augs.org/about/robin-haff-research-award/.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Museum of Women in the Arts during the AUGS Social Event on Wednesday, October 23. This elegant gathering will feature our exciting new fundraiser—a silent auction showcasing an array of exquisite items and exclusive experiences. Mingle with fellow attendees amidst the stunning artworks by renowned female artists, all while supporting a great cause. Enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, fine wines, and the inspiring ambiance of this iconic venue. Your participation will not only provide you with a night to remember but also build a stronger future for the field of urogynecology, our patients, and our providers. Don't miss this opportunity to bid on unique auction pieces, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the arts in this exceptional museum.
Visit the National Museum of Women in the Arts website for location information: https://nmwa.org/
