CODING the GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM in 2026 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA 

This ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 training session reviews in detail the coding processes, rules, and regulations for digestive system diseases, conditions, and disorders. 

We will also review chapter specific terminology with anatomy of body systems and will include coding conventions, sequencing guidelines and rules.

Coding exercises are an important section of the class and will assist in reinforcing the material covered.   Please bring your ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 manuals to class for participation in the exercises.

Please send questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be addressed by Karen during class.

Please de-identify/remove any patient protected health information if you send clinic notes.

Date:              Friday, April 17

Time:              9:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m.

 Location:     online only. Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior.

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

3 hours CEU available

CODING CARDIOLOGY in 2026

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

This ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 training session reviews in detail the coding processes, rules, and regulations for cardiac diseases, conditions, and disorders E&M and procedures..

We will also review chapter specific terminology with anatomy of body systems and will include coding conventions, sequencing guidelines and rules.

Please send your specific coding problems and questions

to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be addressed by Karen during class.

Please de-identify/remove any patient protected health information if you send clinic notes.

Coding exercises are an important section of the class and will assist in reinforcing the material covered. Please bring your ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 manuals to class for participation in the exercises.

Date:        Friday, April 17

Time:       1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location:      Online only. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one day prior

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

3HOURS CEU available

Coding for ObGyn in 2026
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA 

Proper coding and documentation are required to bring about maximum reimbursement as well as to report quality care and maintain accurate medical records for the welfare of the patient.

 Chapter specific terminology with anatomy
· Proper coding of conditions, disorders, and their complications
· Review coding sequencing, rules, regulations and conventions
· Stressing the importance of specificity in documentation and codingwith identificationof co-morbidities that trigger HCCs 

Please bring have coding manuals to follow along and use for coding exercises..

Feel free to submit specific questions in advance, so that Karen may fully address them. (please redact any PHI before submission)

 Date:               Wed April 22

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

 Location:         Online only. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one day prior.   **This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.   3 hours CEU available

Coding The Musculoskeletal System 2026

Presented by:

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

This class will review the coding processes, rules, sequencing guidelines, and regulations relating to the musculoskeletal system.   

A few topics to be discussed are:

• Coding external causes
• Coding treatment after a prior surgical loss
• Bundled payments
• Coding E/M and procedures on the same day
• Fractures: delayed healing, nonunion, malunion, sequela

Date:          Wed April 22

Time:          1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Online only. Zoom link will be emailed one day prior to event.

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

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass 261-7796,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

*****3  CEU clock hours available *****

One Hour on Modifier 25 in 2026      April 29

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

Appropriate use of a 25 modifier has been causing confusion and presenting coding compliance issues since its inception. Use of this modifier is being heavily audited and payers are beginning to require providers to submit documentation much more frequently than in the past.

Join us for a detailed discussion of proper use. This session is very appropriate for clinicians as well as for coders. 

Date:               April 15      OR       April 29

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

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