CODING CONDITIONS OF THE EYE IN 2026 Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

This class will review coding processes, rules, and regulations related to conditions of the eye, along with chapter specific terminology with anatomy of body systems and will include coding conventions with special attention to sequencing guidelines and rules. Frequently used diagnoses for disorders, diseases, and conditions of Ophthalmology will be reviewed.

Practice coding exercises will be an important section of the class and will assist in reinforcing the material covered.   Please have your CPT4 and ICD-10-CM manual for participation in the exercises.

 

Date:             Friday, May 8

           

Time:             1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.     

                       

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

3 hrs CEUs will be available.

**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.

Reporting E & M Levels 4 and 5 in 2026
 May 13 Lunchtime session to hone your skills

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

Physicians: We want to help you continue to be paid appropriately for all of the work that you do to provide the best care for your patients. New tactics are being used by payers to lower the E&M levels that you report and pay at that lower level. AI sisstance makes combing through medical records so much easier to deny for documentation.

Karen will review in detail and lead a discussion around what constitutes E&M levels 4 and 5 and how you can best document to protect your claims coding based on medical decision making. Time documentation will also be discussed.

PLEASE SEND US YOUR TOUGH CASES FOR DISCUSSION AND DE-IDENTIFY THE PHI.      Email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Due to the brief time scheduled for this session, please try to log in on time so that we may start promptly.
 
Attention will be given to definitions and details of level determining elements of problems, data, and risk 

Dates:               May 13 OR 20                 

Time:               12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  WE WILL START PROMPTLY AT 12:15                  

 Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hours CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

   901-261-7796

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Health Literacy: Improving Patient Communication
presented by  Leslie L. Snider, MS, FACMPE, CHC, RT(R) – Senior Medical Practice Consultant, SVMIC

From reading the proper dosages on a medicine bottle or eating and exercising to promote a healthy lifestyle to deciding on life-saving surgical interventions or managing a chronic illness, health literacy impacts every life. As healthcare providers and leaders, it is imperative that we understand the importance of providing health and safety information that is accurate, accessible, and actionable for patients.

Date: Thursday May 14
Time: 12PM- 1PM

For MetroCare members and staff only. 1 hour CEU available

Reporting E & M Levels 4 and 5 in 2026
 May 20 Lunchtime session to hone your skills

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

Physicians: We want to help you continue to be paid appropriately for all of the work that you do to provide the best care for your patients. New tactics are being used by payers to lower the E&M levels that you report and pay at that lower level. AI sisstance makes combing through medical records so much easier to deny for documentation.

Karen will review in detail and lead a discussion around what constitutes E&M levels 4 and 5 and how you can best document to protect your claims coding based on medical decision making. Time documentation will also be discussed.

PLEASE SEND US YOUR TOUGH CASES FOR DISCUSSION AND DE-IDENTIFY THE PHI.      Email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Due to the brief time scheduled for this session, please try to log in on time so that we may start promptly.
 
Attention will be given to definitions and details of level determining elements of problems, data, and risk 

Dates:               May 13 OR 20                 

Time:               12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  WE WILL START PROMPTLY AT 12:15                  

 Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hours CEUs will be available.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

   901-261-7796

   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.