Upcoming events

NCCI Edits and Modifiers in 2026 June 3 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA NCCI edits help prevent inappropriate payments when two procedures occur/are billed together. Appropriate use of modifiers can affect/be affected by NCCI edits, sometimes causing confusion, denials, and coding compliance issues. Do you know how to look at these edits and understand how the modifiers are affected? Join Karen for a detailed discussion of modifiers that are affected by NCCI edits and increase your coding knowledge. Questions and discussion are encouraged. Date: Wednesday June 3 OR June 17 Time: 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event. • 1 hrs CEUs **This series of in-service courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Basic Coding Principles:
Review for Coders and Introduction for Administrators, Billers and Office Staff 

Presented by:

Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Administrators, billers, and other practice personnel who are not trained coders need an understanding of coding rules and functions in generating revenue and maintaining compliance with government regulations. And coders will get a review of the underlying function of coding and its importance in a medical practice.

Class participants will review or gain some understanding of coding procedure fundamentals, the familiarity with proper use of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding manuals to report services performed, and the process for assigning appropriate diagnoses in the critical role of supporting medical necessity.

Build your coding knowledge or review the basics of assigning proper codes with expert

Karen Scott.

Please have your CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM manuals available if possible for class participation.

 

Date:  Friday, June 5

 

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

Location:

Online only. Registrants will be emailed link one

day prior.

**This seminar is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and staff.

 

*******3 CEUs available*********

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

261-7796

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Overview of Basic Anatomy and Medical Terminology Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA All healthcare workers should be familiar with the language of medicine. This class teaches ways to learn how to break words into their word parts to facilitate understanding of medical terminology. Practice exercises will aid with spelling and pronunciation of terms. Join expert Karen Scott to update terminology skills to aid with your coding responsibilities and challenges. Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Online - link will be emailed**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. CEUs will be availableContact Person: Donna Pendergrass 261-7796, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.***** CEU clock hours are available *****

Chart Auditing for Coding and Documentation in 2026 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA This interactive session is designed for coders and will focus on techniques for auditing clinical documentation to justify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 CM codes with attention to those that trigger HCC for risk. We will also review proper documentation for E/M. Objectives include: • Assisting with the implementation of your own internal audit program • Providing exercises for hands on auditing experience • Guiding you with effective feedback to your physician and staff Be sure to bring your current CPT-4 and ICD-10 CM manuals with you as well as a highlighter and sticky notes. Feel free to also bring your questions or problems. Date: Friday, June 12 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: Online only. Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior **This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff. **** *****3 CEU hours available *****

Reviewing Compliance Plans 2026 Presented by:Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA With audits increasing it is time to review and address coding compliance issues. Nothing is more important than the required Practice Compliance Plan to deter fraud, waste, and abuse in Federal programs. This session will review the components of the OIG Compliance format as well as cover the process of the development of a practice plan. The topics to be included: Seven Basic Elements Reviewing Practice Compliance Areas of risk • Importance of a written compliance manual • Fraud and Abuse definitions with examples • Training requirements for staff • Writing practice policies and procedures Date: Friday, June 12 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Online only. Registrants will receive a link one day prior. **This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff. **** Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. *****3 CEU hours available *****