Instructional Course Lecture panelists emphasize a ‘bottom-up’ approach to calculating orthopaedic costs

Leah Lawrence

Although there has been increased education around defining and collecting Patient-reported outcomes, there has been less guidance on quantifying and understanding the cost side of the value equation.

Coding specialist reviews critical 2026 CPT updates

Michelle Soderberg Abraham, MHA, CCS-P

The American Medical Association makes code and guideline changes to the Current Procedural Terminology Manual each year. This article previews changes to the musculoskeletal and nervous-system sections affecting orthopaedic procedures for 2026.

Coding Coverage and Reimbursement Committee webinars address compliance and maximizing reimbursement

The AAOS Coding Coverage and Reimbursement Committee (CCRC) regularly hosts webinars to support AAOS members in staying compliant with coding requirements and maximizing their reimbursement.