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Mastering Retina Documentation & Coding: From Exam to Claim

Document clearly, code accurately, and turn your practice into an efficient revenue cycle machine without cracking a coding book.

9 Video Modules Self-Paced Retina-Specific
20+ Years Retina Experience
MBA, MSW, CHC, CPC
Built for Physicians
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About the Instructor

MBA MSW CHC CPC 20+ Years Retina

I am a consultant focused solely on retina documentation, coding, and compliance.

Through Elizabeth Cifers Consulting, I collaborate with retina practices across the United States to improve documentation clarity, increase coding accuracy, and lower compliance risks. My work emphasizes translating complex regulatory and coding requirements into practical guidance that fits the realities of retina practice.

I have performed extensive chart reviews, documentation audits, and physician education programs for retina practices, identifying patterns that impact coding accuracy, audit defensibility, and revenue cycle efficiency.

My educational approach focuses on helping physicians understand how clinical decision-making, documentation, and coding connect, instead of teaching isolated coding rules.

The goal is simple: ensure that the care physicians provide is accurately documented in the medical record and correctly reflected in the claim.

More About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Cifers, MBA, MSW, CHC, CPC

Documentation and coding aren’t just administrative tasks

They are the foundation of a sustainable retina practice. Poor documentation leads to denied claims, lost revenue, and audit risk. Inconsistent coding creates compliance exposure and leaves money on the table. And most physicians were never formally trained in either.

Underpayments and denied claims often stem from documentation gaps, not coding errors.

Audit risk increases when notes don’t align with the codes submitted.

Every retina encounter has specific requirements. Generic coding advice doesn’t apply.

This course was built by a retina-specialized consultant who has spent over two decades solving these exact problems.

Course Overview

Mastering Retina Documentation & Coding: From Exam to Claim is a self-paced, on-demand video course designed to give retina physicians a practical understanding of how to document clinical encounters in a way that supports accurate coding, defensible claims, and optimal reimbursement.

Across nine focused modules, physicians will learn how documentation translates into CPT and ICD-10 codes, how payer rules impact what gets reimbursed, and how to build workflows that protect revenue and reduce compliance risk.

This course is built entirely from retina-specific scenarios. It uses real-world examples, payer policy references, and documentation comparisons to make the material immediately applicable to daily practice.

9
Video Modules
20+
Years Experience
100%
Retina-Specific

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Document retina exams in a way that supports accurate coding and withstands audits

Understand the CPT and ICD-10 codes most relevant to retina and how to apply them correctly

Identify common documentation errors that lead to underpayments, denials, and audit risk

Navigate the rules around modifiers, bundling, and bilateral procedures

Align documentation with payer expectations to improve first-pass claim acceptance

Apply retina-specific compliance principles to reduce risk across your practice

Build internal workflows that connect the exam room to the billing department

Course Modules

Nine focused modules built around real retina scenarios, payer requirements, and day-to-day clinical workflows.

1
Why Documentation Drives Everything
How documentation connects to coding, billing, compliance, and reimbursement in retina.
2
Building a Retina-Specific Exam Note
What every retina encounter note should include and how to structure it for coding accuracy.
3
CPT Coding for Retina: Office Encounters
E/M leveling, exam-based codes, and how to choose the right code for each encounter.
4
CPT Coding for Retina: Procedures & Diagnostics
OCT, FA, laser, injections, and surgical procedures. What to document and how to code it.
5
ICD-10 and Diagnostic Coding in Retina
Choosing the right diagnosis code and linking it to the procedure for clean claims.
6
Modifiers, Bundling & Bilateral Rules
When to use -25, -59, -XE, -50, and others. Common mistakes and how to avoid them.
7
Payer Rules & Reimbursement Realities
How Medicare, commercial payers, and MACs affect what gets paid. LCD/NCD awareness.
8
Compliance & Audit Readiness
What auditors look for, how to prepare, and how to build documentation that holds up.
9
Bringing It All Together
Full encounter walkthroughs. From exam to claim, step by step.

Practical Education, Built for Retina

This is not a general medical coding course adapted for ophthalmology. Every module, example, and scenario is specific to retina. The course is designed to help physicians understand the documentation and coding decisions that directly impact reimbursement, compliance, and practice sustainability.

Whether you are building a new practice, managing a growing team, or simply want to take ownership of how your work is coded and billed, this course gives you the tools and knowledge to do it with confidence.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for retina physicians who want to understand how their documentation drives coding, billing, and reimbursement. It also supports clinical and administrative teams working alongside them.

Retina Physicians

Fellows & Residents

Practice Administrators

Clinical Staff

Billing Teams

Many practices use modules to facilitate discussions on documentation, coding, and compliance, helping physicians, administrators, and billing teams understand how documentation affects coding, claims, and reimbursement.

Why This Course Is Different

Most coding education is built for coders. This course is built for physicians. It focuses on the clinical decisions that drive coding outcomes and teaches documentation from the physician’s perspective.

It doesn’t ask you to become a coder. It helps you understand how your documentation is interpreted, so your team can code it correctly and your claims hold up under scrutiny.

Every example is retina-specific. Every scenario reflects real-world encounters. And the course is designed to be completed at your own pace, on your own schedule.

Built by Elizabeth Cifers, a retina-specialized consultant with over 20 years of experience in coding, billing, compliance, and practice management.

Pricing

Per Physician License
$1,000

One-time purchase. Unlimited access.

9 on-demand video modules

Retina-specific examples and scenarios

Self-paced access on any device

Downloadable reference materials

Practical, not theoretical

Access to Mastering Retina Documentation & Coding: From Exam to Claim is licensed per individual user.

Practices purchase access based on the number of physicians in the practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed primarily for retina physicians who want to understand how their documentation impacts coding, billing, and reimbursement. It is also valuable for fellows, residents, practice administrators, clinical staff, and billing teams working in retina practices.

Do I need any coding experience to take this course?

No. The course is built for physicians, not coders. It focuses on the clinical decisions and documentation practices that drive coding accuracy. You do not need prior coding knowledge to benefit from the material.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course is self-paced and can be completed on your own schedule. Most physicians finish all nine modules within a few weeks, but you will have unlimited access to revisit any section at any time.

Is this course specific to retina, or does it cover general ophthalmology?

Every module, example, and scenario is specific to retina. This is not a general ophthalmology or medical coding course. It was built by a retina-specialized consultant using real-world retina encounters and payer requirements.

What format is the course delivered in?

The course is delivered through on-demand video modules that you can watch from any device. It also includes downloadable reference materials to support your learning.

How does licensing work for practices with multiple physicians?

Access to Mastering Retina Documentation & Coding: From Exam to Claim is licensed per individual user at $1,000 per physician. Practices purchase access based on the number of physicians in the practice.

Is this course eligible for CME credits?

CME accreditation is not currently available for this course. The course is focused on practical, applied education in documentation and coding for retina physicians.

Take Control of Your Documentation and Coding

Stop leaving revenue on the table. Stop worrying about audits. Start documenting with purpose and coding with confidence.

Mastering Retina Documentation & Coding: From Exam to Claim gives you the knowledge and tools to make that happen.

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