2026 Coding Compliance Update: Orthopedics & Telehealth

Stay Audit-Ready for 2026: Master Orthopaedic & Telehealth Coding Updates

Gear up for 2026 with this AAPC-approved 2-webinar bundle, designed to help medical coders, billers, and compliance professionals stay current with changing codes and rules.

In these two expert-led sessions, you’ll learn:

• Accurate coding for orthopaedic procedures from head to toe
• Key 2026 CMS Telehealth updates impacting compliance and reimbursement
• Real-world examples, coding tips, and documentation strategies
• Audit-proofing techniques to reduce denials and improve accuracy

Each session is approved for 1.0 AAPC CEU, giving you 2 CEUs total when you complete both.

Stay compliant, confident, and coding-ready for 2026 - all while saving with this special bundle offer!

Session 1: Head to Toe Coding for Orthopedics

Speaker - Lynn M. Anderanin

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1.0 AAPC CEU APPROVED

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of orthopedic coding from head to toe. Participants will gain insights into the latest CPT and ICD-10 updates, common coding pitfalls, and documentation requirements for orthopedic procedures. The session is designed to enhance coding accuracy and compliance while improving reimbursement outcomes for orthopedic practices.

Webinar Objectives

The objective of this webinar is to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to accurately code orthopedic procedures across all anatomical regions. The session will address common challenges in coding for fractures, joint replacements, arthroscopies, and soft tissue procedures, and provide strategies for effective documentation and audit readiness.

Webinar Agenda

• Introduction to Orthopedic Coding
• Head and Neck Procedures
• Upper Extremity Coding (Shoulder to Hand)
• Spine and Pelvis Procedures
• Lower Extremity Coding (Hip to Foot)
• Common Coding Errors and How to Avoid Them
• Q&A and Case Studies

Webinar Highlights

• Understand CPT and ICD-10 codes relevant to orthopedics
• Identify documentation requirements for common procedures
• Avoid common coding errors and denials
• Apply coding guidelines to real-world case studies
• Improve audit readiness and compliance
• Enhance communication between coders and clinicians
• Navigate coding updates and payer policies
• Utilize coding tools and references effectively

Session 2: Telehealth in 2026: What You Need to Know from the CMS Final Rule

Live Date - November 18, 2025

 Time - 1 PM ET

Duration - 60 Mins

Speaker - Lynn M. Anderanin

1.0 AAPC CEU APPROVED

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the finalized and proposed changes to Medicare telehealth policy under the 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule. With the shift from temporary pandemic-era waivers to a more permanent digital care infrastructure, understanding these updates is critical for compliance and reimbursement.

Topics include the elimination of frequency limits for inpatient and nursing facility telehealth visits, the permanent allowance of direct supervision via real-time video, and the streamlined three-step process for adding services to the Medicare Telehealth Services List. The session will also cover new behavioral health codes, updates to remote patient monitoring (RPM) and digital therapeutics, and the implications for billing, documentation, and provider enrollment.

Webinar Objectives

To equip healthcare professionals with a clear understanding of the 2026 CMS telehealth policy changes and how to implement them effectively in clinical and administrative workflows.

Webinar Agenda

• Overview of the 2026 CMS Final Rule
• Key Telehealth Policy Changes
• New Codes and Services Added to the Telehealth List
• Permanent Removal of Frequency Limits
• Direct Supervision via Video: What’s Allowed
• Remote Monitoring and Digital Therapeutics Updates
• Documentation and Billing Compliance
• Q&A

Webinar Highlights

• Learn which services were added or removed from the 2026 Telehealth List
• Explore the permanent removal of visit frequency limits
• Review supervision rules and how video-based oversight applies
• Discover new behavioral health and digital health codes
• Learn how to prepare for audits and documentation reviews
• Compare CMS policies with commercial payer trends
• Identify compliance risks and mitigation strategies
• Get ready for 2026 billing and coding updates

Who Should Attend

Medical coders, billing specialists, orthopedic practice managers, healthcare compliance officers, and clinical documentation improvement professionals, Compliance Officers, Medical Coders and Billers, Practice Managers, Telehealth Program Directors, Revenue Cycle Professionals, Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, Health IT and Digital Health Leaders

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