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Live Four-part eLearning Series: Thursdays March 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2026 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (PT)Explore the complex issues of HCC’s and RADV audits, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, ICD-10-CM challenges, APR-DRG’s, lower extremity interventions and more from esteemed subject matter experts. Each day will focus on specific areas and include examples of case scenarios along with hands-on coding opportunities. The sessions will be fast-paced, and attendees will participate at various times throughout the program. This popular series of virtual workshops challenges intermediate to advanced inpatient and outpatient medical coding and CDI professionals. Highlights: Day One: MS-DRG/APR-DRGs using ICD-10-CM to identify Resources, Severity and Risk: Identify key ICD-10-CM coding issues and understand variances between APR-DRG v41 and MS-DRGs. This interactive session highlights current coding trends, high-risk diagnoses and upcoming audit focus areas. Day Two: Mastering Lower Extremity Interventions: 2026 CPT Coding Changes and Beyond: Capture and apply key documentation details to accurately code complex procedures, including diagnostic angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, atherectomy, thrombectomy, thrombolysis and embolization. Day Three: HCC Accuracy & RADV Audits: Navigating the New Era of Value-Based Care: Gain the edge you need in today’s value-based care environment. These two power sessions break down the essentials of accurate HCC capture, the impact of Version 28 and the shifting RADV audit landscape post-vacatur. Walk away with clear, actionable insights to strengthen compliance, protect revenue and elevate performance across HIM, CDI and Risk Adjustment programs. Day Four: ICD-10-PCS April 1, 2026 Updates and NTAPs for 2026: Numerous new codes including those for IVC stent dilation, Boari flap and wound vacs are coming soon. Learn how the Medicare New Technology Add-on Payment program works, key documentation tips and a 10-step plan for coding new drugs, devices and procedures. Learning Objectives:
Required Materials: Attendees should have access to 2026 ICD-10-CM, PCS and CPT® code books and/or an encoder to reference during the sessions Attendees should be intermediate or advanced medical coding or CDI professionals and understand ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT® definitions and guidelines before attending each session. This virtual eLearning program will be held on four consecutive Thursdays beginning March 5th. Best price is to purchase the full workshop. Sessions can be purchased separately. For more detailed information about each session’s content, see the daily detailed program descriptions below. (For best price register by 6 PM PT February 11)
eLearning Program DetailsContinuing EducationCEUs: 3 for Day One | 12 Total Program3 CEUs Domain I: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance Session DescriptionsMS-DRG/APR-DRGs using ICD-10-CM to identify Resources, Severity and RiskPresenter: Patricia Small, RHT, CCS Cases demonstrating the variance between MS-DRG (Medicare) and APR-DRG v41 (MediCal) in California will be reviewed to help improve coding, revenue and minimize denials. Resource intensity is the focus of MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs.
These systems were developed to provide classifications that relate the type of patients treated to the resources they consume. This interactive session will provide attendees with the latest information on coding trends,
problem-prone complex diagnoses, uncommon diagnoses, multiple diagnoses, ambiguous documentation, new treatments and upcoming audit expectations. ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, and documentation of medical necessity continue
to challenge the application of diagnoses, complications and comorbidities. Subject Matter Experts have compiled examples of cases that are challenging to code, create variance among professionals, providers, CDI, medical
coders and auditors - resulting in dissonance among professionals and often denials.
At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to:
Continuing EducationCEUs: 3 for Day Two | 12 Total Program3 CEUs Domain I: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance Session DescriptionsMastering Lower Extremity Interventions: 2026 CPT Coding Changes and BeyondPresenter: Stacie Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, CPCO, CCC, CIRCC, RCC, RCCIR The 2026 CPT updates introduced a major overhaul to lower extremity arterial intervention coding, adding more than forty new codes that redefine how angioplasty, stent placement and atherectomy are reported. However, successful coding for lower extremity interventions requires understanding far more than just these updates. In this session, we’ll go beyond the 2026 changes to address coding for arterial thrombolysis and thrombectomy as well as venous interventions involving the lower extremities. Through detailed coding scenarios, participants will learn how to apply the correct hierarchy, identify bundled versus separately reportable services and ensure documentation supports accurate and compliant code assignment across both arterial and venous systems. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to:
Continuing EducationCEUs: 3 for Day Three | 12 Total Program1.5 CEUs Domain I: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance Day Three Agenda
Two high-impact sessions designed to equip HIM, CDI and Risk Adjustment professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today’s evolving value-based landscape. We’ll kick off with a deep dive into the industry’s shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, breaking down how accurate documentation and HCC capture directly influence reimbursement, quality scores, and patient outcomes. Then, we move into the fast-changing world of RADV audits in the post-vacatur era, clarifying what the Humana v. Becerra ruling means and how Version 28 reshapes risk adjustment along with what organizations must do to stay compliant and audit-ready. Walk away with actionable strategies, clearer documentation pathways and the confidence to lead your teams through regulatory change, risk adjustment complexity and the future of value-driven care reimbursement. Session DescriptionsFrom FFS to VBC: How CDI and HCCs Shape the Shift from Volume to ValuePresenter: Danielle Bagnell, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, CVBA Explore how healthcare’s transition from fee-for-service to value-based care transforms documentation expectations. Learn the fundamentals of HCCs, why accurate documentation matters more than ever, and how CDI teams support both quality outcomes and reimbursement integrity. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to:
Beyond the Vacatur: RADV Readiness in the Era of V28Presenters: Svetlana Robinson, CCS, CPC, CRC; Valentina Gallegos, BA, CPC, CRC; and Jennifer Olmeda CPC, CPMA, CRC Navigate the post-vacatur RADV landscape with clarity. This session explains the implications of the Humana v. Becerra ruling, what CMS-HCC Version 28 changes mean for risk scores, and how to strengthen documentation practices to withstand audit scrutiny. By using the Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, Treat (MEAT) and Treatment, Assessment, Monitor/medicate, Plan, Evaluate or Refer (TAMPER) frameworks healthcare providers can improve documentation clarity, care coordination and clinical outcomes, ultimately enhancing patient care and efficiency. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to:
Session SponsorCavo Health
Continuing EducationCEUs: 3 for Day Four | 12 Total Program3 CEUs Domain I: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance Session DescriptionsICD-10-PCS April 1, 2026 Updates and NTAPs for 2026Presenter: Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA This session will help elevate your knowledge of ICD-10-PCS coding of the newest additions to the code set effective 4-1-2026. The presentation will use case documentation to provide details for coding. Attend to learn about dilation of the inferior vena cava with a new stent system, the Boari flap and new wound vac codes. The other major topic of this session is the Medicare New Technology Add-on Payment program with a concentration on how the program works, how to develop a 10-step success plan, how to recognize the documentation of these innovative drugs, devices and procedures in the record along with how to code them. The complete FY 2026 NTAP list will be part of the handouts received with this session. At the conclusion of the session, attendees will be able to:
Danielle Bagnell, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, CVBADanielle is a senior educator for a leading Medicare Advantage Organization where she analyzes the data for opportunities for teaching best practices to leadership to assist in their success in their value-based contract. She is also a VILT CRC Instructor and a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AAPC helping the coding community in addition to her mentoring and volunteer roles. With a passion for coding education, she founded MCDE (“Mic-Dee”), Medical Coding & Documentation Education, for consulting, courses and speaking at educational events, including exam reviews and workshops. A lifelong learner herself, Danielle remains passionate about empowering others through purpose-driven education. 
Stacie Buck, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, RCC, RCCIR, CIRCCStacie Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, CPCO, CCC, CIRCC, RCC, RCCIR is President and senior Consultant at RadRx, which provides coding, auditing, and education services to a nationwide client base for interventional and diagnostic radiology. With over three decades of experience in the healthcare sector, Stacie is a seasoned professional renowned for her expertise in interventional and diagnostic radiology coding. During her career, Stacie has earned a reputation as a distinguished speaker on the national circuit. As an author, Stacie has contributed to the body of knowledge in radiology coding and reimbursement, with her work featured in prestigious publications including AAPC Healthcare Business Monthly, Journal of AHIMA, and Radiology Management: The Journal of AHRA. She is the author of the book Cracking the IR Code: Your Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Interventional Radiology Coding and has developed online training programs for both interventional and diagnostic radiology. Valentina Gallegos, BA, CPC, CRC
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMALynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA is a healthcare consultant with over thirty-five years of experience in coding and reimbursement systems. She specializes in ICD-10-PCS. Ms. Kuehn has authored "ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach" for AHIMA and multiple online coding courses for Libman Education. She holds several AHIMA credentials. Jennifer Olmeda, CPC, CPMA, CRC
Svetlana Robinson, CCS, CPC, CRCSvetlana Robinson is an experienced risk adjustment coder, auditor and trainer with over 15 years in the healthcare industry. Currently a Senior Quality Analyst at Cavo Health, she collaborates with development and business teams to enhance the Cavo Coder platform, ensuring coding accuracy and efficiency while delivering solutions that meet client needs. Known for her expertise in risk adjustment coding, clinical documentation improvement and process optimization, Svetlana has a passion for translating complex workflows into actionable improvements and watching ideas come to life in software. A lifelong learner and problem-solver, Svetlana loves the “detective work” of medical coding and thrives on making an impact through cross-functional collaboration and innovation. Outside of work, she is a proud mom of two wonderful children, enjoys serving at her church and treasures time spent with family, friends and her golden retriever puppy. 
Patricia Small, RHIT CCSHealth Information Management Coding Professional; Instructor – Health Informatics & Information Management Instructor – Coding Specialist Certificate Program; 40+ years –Coding Manager, Department Director, Coding Compliance Auditor, Educator – ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT / HCPCS; Expert in Prospective Payment Systems, DRGs and APCs. Eight years of experience auditing coding for healthcare providers. Nationally recognized speaker and coding educator and a member of CCS exam construction committee. eLearning Program Registration Fees and DetailsLive access to the eLearning Program will be available to those who register at least one (1) business day before the live event. Group
orders must be received three (3) business days prior. Registrations submitted after these dates will receive on-demand access only. For late registrations, live access may be offered but is not guaranteed. Registration FeesSave $60 off the regular full program fee or $20 off the regular individual session fee, if you register on or before 6 PM PT on February 11, 2026.Early-Bird Fees
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