2026 Physician Fee Schedule:  lunchtime program Feb 18

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

Karen will discuss some details from the CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, focusing on fee schedule changes that can directly and indirectly affect billing and coding.

Date:               Wednesday, February 4 and 18, 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**** 1 hour CEU

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.

Coding Boot Camp 2026

Review and Test Skills Day 

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

This is especially good for those who are taking a certification exam.

Exercises, review, and practice testing skills will be held on the last day of boot camp. The session length varies due to questions asked and length of discussion

*******No CEUs will be given for the last day of review/ test-taking skills. ********

Time:             1:00 pm. to 2:00 p.m.
Date:             Friday, February 20
Location:      Online only. Links will be emailed to registrants.    

Printed materials will be emailed in advance with the Zoom link.

Have your CPT4 (AMA Professional or standard edition only), ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II and a medical dictionary with you on the final day. 

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:               Wednesday, February 4 and 18, 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