On-Demand Virtual Event
Overview
Review the complicated coding for new technology add on payment for CMS.
Review of the 2026 changes to IPPS and OPPS in 2026
Learning Objectives:
- Assure appropriate coding and capture of new technology codes to receive maximum payment.
- Awareness of CMS 2026 changes including services removed from the inpatient only list and other important information for coding and billing.
Karen Northcutt
1.0 – Health Law and Compliance
This session explores a proactive strategy to combat revenue leakage and prevent claim denials through a physician advisor-led, tech-enabled pre-bill review process. We will demonstrate how to leverage data to identify high-risk cases before billing. Attendees will review real-world case studies that illustrate how targeted chart reviews uncover critical documentation and coding opportunities, ensuring DRG accuracy, securing appropriate revenue, and strengthening denial defense.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe a data-driven methodology for identifying and targeting high-risk cases for pre-bill review.
- Identify common documentation and coding opportunities that impact DRG accuracy, revenue capture, and denial risk.
- Analyze real-world case studies to apply pre-bill review strategies that successfully prevent denials and secure appropriate reimbursement.
- Explain how a tech-enabled, physician-led review process strengthens revenue integrity and reduces payer disputes.
Hassan Rao, MD, CCS, CPC, ACPA-C
1.0 – Revenue Cycle Management
Review of the 2026 CPT changes
Learning Objectives:
- Review the CPT changes for 2026
- Discuss documentation needed to support the code changes.
Kim Huey, MJ, CHC, CPC, CCS-P, PCS, CPCO
1.5 – Clinical Foundations
Coding complications of care can be a complicated matter. Join us for an engaging and interactive presentation covering the ins and outs of reporting complications of care. This session will cover coding guidance, quality impact, clinical indicators, query opportunities & complication of care clinical scenario.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will have a better understanding of ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines pertaining to complications of Care.
- Attendees will be better informed in identifying query opportunities related to complications of care.
- Attendees of the session will attain increased discernment of their ability to make a positive impact upon their organization’s quality of care reporting.
Kim Huff, BA, COC (CPC-H), CCDS
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
Course Info
Published Date
July 2026
Total CEs
4.5
Domain(s)
Clinical Foundations
Health Law and Compliance
Revenue Cycle Management
Pricing
AAHIM Member
$75
Non-Member
$100
Student
$25
AAHIM Member – an AHIMA dues-paying member who has selected Alabama as their Component Association (CA)
Non-Member – includes AHIMA dues-paying members from other AHIMA Component Associations (CA) as well as AHIMA Credentialed Non-Members
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Additional Information
AHIMA
This educational offering has been approved for continuing education credit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
AAPC
CEUs are accepted from programs sponsored by AHIMA national offices and the state or regional AHIMA branches. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU. A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation.
ACDIS
AHIMA CEUs that are CDI-related are accepted.
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Course Content
Course Includes
- 7 Lessons
- Course Certificate
