Documentation and Coding for Pediatrics 2026

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

The session will review CPT4 and ICD-10-CM coding for Pediatrics with special attention to pediatric quality measures that are part of our value-based contracts. New and existing CPT4 and ICD-10 coding processes, sequencing guidelines, rules, and regulations as well as coding conventions and interpretations affecting appropriate diagnostic code assignment will be discussed. If there are applicable topics or questions that you wish to be addressed, please forward those at least a week prior to the session to make sure they are covered.

Please bring your CPT 4 and ICD-10-CM coding manuals for class exercises.

Date:               Friday, February 20

Time:               9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:        Online only. Zoom link will be sent one day prior.

                                             ****3 CEUs available by request***

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass 261-7794, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

UHC MA Referral Requirements: Portal Access and Training to Create Referrals Needed to Satisfy 2026 Requirements

Presented by: Monica Blackwell, UHC Provider Account Management and
                              Fran Parker, MetroCare Provider Relations and Quality Improvement

Monica will discuss details regarding the exact UHC MA plans involved, show what to look for on the insurance card to know who needs a referral, how to register for a OneHealthcare ID and use the portal to create a referral or receive a referral.

Fran Parker will talk about identifying which of your staff will need access to create the referrals and those who will receive the referral.

This is pertinent not only for PCP offices who will create the referrals, but also for the specialist staff who will need the referral number for specialist claims payment.

Date:               Tuesday, February 24, 2026  

Time:               12:15 PM- 1:00 PM.         

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

     ******* for MetroCare members and staff only****

ONE HOUR CEU available

Creating a Better Patient Financial Experience
presented by 

 Laura Watkins, FACMPE, CPC – Senior Medical Practice Consultant, SVMIC

For any medical practice, every dollar counts. With the growth of high deductible health plans and out-of-pocket expenses, patients are increasingly responsible for a higher portion for the services they receive from providers. This session will address this ongoing trend and how practices can rethink and enhance their patient's financial journey.

Date: Thursday March 5
Time: 12PM- 1PM

For MetroCare members and staff only. 1 hour CEU available

Coding for Urinary and Male Genital Systems 2026

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Revisit CPT and diagnosis coding with Karen Scott for the urinary and male genital system. Sharpen your coding skills to ensure selection of the appropriate codes for optimum reimbursement and coding compliance when reporting excisions, repairs and other procedures of the urinary system involving the male genital system. The section will include discussion of codes and documentation needed to support their use.

Problematic areas and common errors will be covered.

If there are applicable topics or questions that you wish to be addressed, please forward those at least a week prior to the session to make sure they are covered.

Date:              Friday, March 6, 2026

Time:               9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: online. Link emailed one day prior.

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff.        3 hours CEU available

Contact Person: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

***** CEU hours available *****

Dissecting & Coding Op Notes 2026- Repeat

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

The operative report is a blueprint to communicate the specific details of a procedure. It relates to coders the pieces of the procedure such as approach, device, body area/part, final diagnosis, and more.  Understanding how to dissect the report in order to find the details necessary in selecting the correct codes is essential.  Join this class to review the process aiding in:

• Ensuring coding accuracy
• Relating risk factors through patient co-morbidities
• Reporting services correctly for appropriate reimbursement
• Being prepared for an audit

Bring your CPT4 and ICD-10 CM manuals to class for class exercises.

Date:               Friday, March 6

Time:               1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Location:         online. Link emailed one day prior.

 3 CEUs will be available

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff. ****