Upcoming events
Dissecting & Coding Op Notes 2026- Repeat
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA
**** This is a repeat of our March class for those who missed it or want a refresher
CEU will only count for once a year attendance***
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, August 7
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 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. ****
| Event Date | 08-07-2026 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 08-07-2026 12:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 08-06-2026 4:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 0 |
| Individual Price | Free |
Coding for Urinary and Male Genital Systems 2026
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA
**** This is a repeat of our March class for those who missed it or want a refresher
CEU will only count for once a year attendance***
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, August 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 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
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***** CEU hours available *****
| Event Date | 08-07-2026 1:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 08-07-2026 4:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 08-07-2026 10:00 am |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 0 |
| Individual Price | Free |
MAJOR MATERNITY CODING CHANGES FOR 2027:
Lunchtime program
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA
The AMA and ACOG have announced sweeping changes to coding for maternity care for 2027.
NO more globals!
This session will discuss the comprehensive overhaul of coding for:
Antepartum
Labor Management
Delivery Services
Postpartum Care
Date: August 12
Time: 12:15 to 1:00
Location: Online only. Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior to event.
1 hour CEU will be available for certified coding or mgt
**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.
| Event Date | 08-12-2026 12:15 pm |
| Event End Date | 08-12-2026 1:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 08-11-2026 4:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 2 |
| Individual Price | Free |
Coding the Integumentary System 2026
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA
**** This is a repeat of our March class for those who missed it or want a refresher
CEU will only count for once a year attendance***
Revisit CPT coding as well as important diagnostic coding with Karen Scott.
Sharpen your coding skills to ensure selection of the appropriate codes for reporting debridement, excision of lesions, burns, repairs, and other integumentary services for optimum reimbursement and coding compliance. The section will include discussion of codes and documentation needed to support their use. Problematic areas and common “hot spots” 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: August 14
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: online only. Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior
For MetroCare Physicians members and staff only
3 hrs CEU available
| Event Date | 08-14-2026 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 08-14-2026 12:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 08-13-2026 4:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 0 |
| Individual Price | Free |
3 Hours on Modifiers and Place of Service in 2026:
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA
Proper use of modifiers and correct place of service all affect reimbursement for services. Understanding how and when to use modifiers is imperative to relate this additional information not included in procedure codes. Place of service codes will also be discussed with some attention to recent telehealth changes. Join expert Karen Scott for this three hour review of new information as well as coding guidelines reinforcing coding knowledge to properly report services.
Bring your CPT4 manual for class exercises.
Date: Friday August 15
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Online webinar only. Link will be emailed one day prior
Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass
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***** 3 hrs CEU clock hours available *****
| Event Date | 08-14-2026 1:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 08-14-2026 4:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 08-14-2026 10:00 am |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 1 |
| Individual Price | Free |