Mastering the Changes, From Code Updates to Compliance
Fellow Health Partners is proud to announce that Margie Vaught, CPC, COC, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-OR, has been selected as faculty for the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) 8-Part Billing & Coding Webinar Series.
With more than 40 years of healthcare experience, including over 35 years dedicated to Orthopaedics, Margie brings extensive expertise in coding compliance, audit readiness, medical necessity documentation, and revenue cycle operations. Her career spans roles from frontline clinical support to practice management, giving her a comprehensive understanding of how orthopedic offices function operationally and financially.
Margie is an active member of AAOE, AAPC, Society for Clinical Coding (SCC), AHIMA, and the North American Spine Society (NASS). She maintains ongoing professional education through national conferences and the AMA CPT yearly Symposium.
About the Series
AAOE’s 8-part online webinar series is designed to help orthopedic practices stay current on compliant coding for open, percutaneous, and arthroscopic procedures across: Shoulder • Elbow/Forearm • Wrist/Hand/Fingers • Pelvis/Hip • Knee • Ankle/Foot • Spine • Trauma
Each session addresses common coding errors, documentation pitfalls, medical necessity requirements, prior authorization challenges, audit risks, and the latest CPT guidance impacting orthopedic practices nationwide.
The full series has prior approval from AAPC for 12 continuing education hours.
Granting of prior approval does not constitute endorsement by AAPC of the program content or sponsor.
Full 8-Part Series Price:
$299 members | $499 non-members
(Includes all 8 live sessions and one-year of on-demand access)
*Discounts up to 30% available for bulk purchases
Online Session 1 – Elbow/Forearm
February 24, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $62
1.5 AAPC Credits | 1.5 ACEP Credits (AHIMA)
This session focuses on compliant coding for open, percutaneous, and arthroscopic elbow and forearm procedures. Attendees will gain clarity on anatomy-based code selection, new devices and evolving techniques, medical necessity documentation, and strategies for preventing and appealing denials.
CEUs require full attendance and quiz completion. Questions: info@aaoe.net
Fellow Health Partners is honored to have Margie represent the organization in advancing compliant orthopedic coding education nationwide.
