Live & Recorded Virtual Event
Overview
The 2026 CPT® revisions bring sweeping changes to how lower extremity revascularization procedures are reported. This webinar walks coders through the new structure with an emphasis on practical application, including lesion complexity, vessel-based reporting, and combination therapies such as angioplasty, stent placement, atherectomy, and intravascular lithotripsy. Designed for coding professionals, this session focuses on translating operative documentation into accurate code selection while avoiding common pitfalls under the new guidelines.
Stacie Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, RCC, RCCIR, CIRCC
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
This presentation will go over common errors that are found during coding audits related to inpatient coding. It will discuss common errors related to coding guidelines, conventions, spinal fusion coding, principal diagnosis selection, and other common errors.
Daniel Rowden, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, CRC
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
AHRQ’s Elixhauser model factors greatly in CMS’s and the state’s quality measurement at Florida hospitals impacting reimbursement and public reputation. Totally dependent on ICD-10-CM/PCS code assignment, Florida HIM professionals and their associated quality, CDI and medical staffs are responsible for the joint effort assuring documentation and coding integrity impacting Elixhauser scoring. In this one-hour seminar, James S. Kennedy MD will explain Elixhauser fundamentals, present public Medicare data on selected Florida hospitals’ performance, and outline strategies whereby Florida HIM professionals can promote excellence through their mastery of Elixhauser theory and advocacy of EHR infrastructure essential to compliant reporting.
Dr. James Kennedy, MD, CCS, CDIP
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
Join us in examining how to identify the key terms in documentation, confirm root operations, and analyze case studies on non-surgical procedures such as Ventilation, Debridement, PTCA stent, Porta-cath, Embolization, Endarterectomy, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Blood transfusion, Bone marrow biopsy, and Thrombectomy, while also presenting potential areas of focus for coding compliance audits and coding education plan.
Vatsala Muthukumaraswamy, CCS, CPC, CPMA
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
Sepsis criteria, such as SIRS, provide early intervention guidelines but are not definitive for diagnosing sepsis; a comprehensive context evaluation is necessary.
Sole reliance on sepsis criteria may lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis; healthcare professionals should use clinical judgment and multiple factors.
Key concerns in sepsis evaluation include assessing for a dysregulated immune response, identifying the trigger (infection vs non-infectious causes), and monitoring disease progression and response to interventions.
Comprehensive sepsis querying ensures a thorough understanding of the patient’s condition, aiding in appropriate and timely care with a patient-centric approach. In addition to mitigation in clinical validation denials.
Clear, comprehensive documentation promotes patient safety, accurate diagnoses, effective treatment decisions, and ensures coding and query compliance for complex conditions like sepsis.
Dr. Cesar M. Limjoco, MD
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
The American Medical Association (AMA) released the latest CPT code set, effective January 1, 2026. This annual update includes 418 editorial changes, including 288 new codes, 84 deletions, and 46 revisions. In this webinar, leaders from AGS Health’s medical coding service team will walk you through the key updates to the 2026 CPT code set, highlighting the most significant changes you need to know.
Accurate medical coding is critical to ensure that facilities, physicians, and organizations maintain reliable data to support high-quality patient care and achieve timely, appropriate reimbursement. With coding updates released regularly, ongoing training is essential to the performance of medical coding operations.
Leigh Poland
1.0 – Clinical Foundations
Course Info
Published Date
March 2026
Total CEs
6.0
Domain(s)
Clinical Foundations
Pricing
FHIMA Member
$99
Non-Member
$125
FHIMA Member – an AHIMA dues-paying member who has selected Florida 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
Speakers
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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Registration will close at 11:59 PM ET on December 31, 2026.
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Course Content
Course Includes
- 4 Lessons
- Course Certificate
