ICD-10-CM Coding Updates for 2026  Sept 24 9 AM

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

The ICD-10-CM changes effective Oct 1 are just around the corner, and preparation for all the code changes, new guidelines, and regulations is critical for compliance and revenue preservation. 

Karen will review the changes to coding guidelines along with the code changes and new diagnosis codes. Remember to order those new manuals and have them with you, if possible, for this class.

Date:               Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025

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

Location:        Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event.

• 3 hrs CEUs

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

CODING CARDIOLOGY in 2025

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

REPEAT SESSION OF APRIL SESSION for those who missed it. CEU only count once for this year.

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, Oct 3

Time:       9:00 AM – 12:00 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 the GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM in 2025 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA 

REPEAT OF APRIL SESSION for those who missed it. CEU only count once for this year.

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, Oct 3

Time:              1:00 p.m. to4:00 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.

Supervising and Billing for Advanced Practice Providers: Avoiding a Billing Nightmare 
Jackie Boswell, MBA, FACMPE – Assistant Vice President SVMIC

Overview: This presentation discusses state level supervision requirements and discusses requirements for Medicare “incident to” billing, as well as billing and credentialing with commercial payers.Objectives:• Understand the requirements for physician supervision requirements of mid-level providers in your state• Discuss “incident to” billing and when it applies•

Date: Thursday OCT 16
Time: NOON
Location: online only.

Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior **This course is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff.Contact Person:         Donna Pendergrass 901-261-7796 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.***** 1 CEU hours available *****

Coding for ObGyn in 2025
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA 

REPEAT OF OUR MAY PROGRAM in case you missed it. You can only count the certificate one time this year.

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.

Coding for ObGyn in 2025
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:               Oct 24            

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