Segment -1 - Wound Care and Debridement Coding Updates 2026 (From 11 AM ET - 12 Noon ET) - Speaker - Adilakshmi Sankara CPC, CIC, CPMA, CRC, CASCC
???? First 15 Minutes | 2026 Wound Care Coding Updates – Foundational Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Identify key 2026 CPT and ICD-10 coding updates impacting wound care and debridement services
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Describe how recent CMS policy changes affect reimbursement and compliance risk
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Recognize common coding and billing challenges introduced by the 2026 updates
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Explain the compliance implications of failing to apply updated wound care guidelines
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Summarize the scope and objectives of the 2026 wound care coding changes
Minutes 16–30 | Debridement Coding – Code Selection & Application
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Differentiate between selective, non-selective, and surgical debridement procedures
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Apply appropriate CPT codes based on depth, tissue type, and method of debridement
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Interpret provider documentation to support accurate debridement code selection
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Avoid common coding errors related to surface area, anatomical site, and technique
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Demonstrate correct code selection through procedural examples
Minutes 31–45 | Skin Substitutes, Diagnosis Coding & Medical Necessity
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Explain the 2026 CMS policy changes related to skin substitutes and biologics
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Assess how skin substitute policies impact documentation and reimbursement
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Select appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for diabetic and pressure ulcers
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Correlate diagnosis coding with medical necessity and coverage requirements
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Identify documentation deficiencies that commonly result in payer denials
Minutes 46–60 | Documentation Standards, Case Studies & Compliance
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Evaluate wound care documentation for completeness and compliance
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Apply correct coding principles to real-world wound care case scenarios
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Recognize common denial and audit triggers related to wound care services
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Implement best practices to reduce audit risk and improve claim outcomes
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Respond to compliance-focused questions during interactive case discussions
Overall CEU Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Apply 2026 wound care and debridement coding updates with confidence
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Ensure accurate code selection supported by compliant documentation
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Reduce coding errors, denials, and audit exposure
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Strengthen collaboration between clinicians, coders, and billing teams
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Maintain compliance with CMS and payer-specific wound care policies
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Segment -2 - Physical Therapy Coding and Compliance Updates for 2026 (From 12:15 PM ET - 1:15 PM ET) - Speaker - Lynn M. Anderanin, CPC, CPMA, CPC-I, CPPM, COSC
First 15 Minutes | 2026 Physical Therapy Coding Update Overview
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Identify key 2026 CPT® code changes impacting physical therapy services
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Describe how AMA and CMS updates affect therapy reimbursement
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Recognize regulatory trends influencing physical therapy coding in 2026
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Explain the importance of proactive compliance planning for therapy practices
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Summarize payer expectations related to updated physical therapy services
Minutes 16–30 | Key CPT Changes & High-Risk Coding Areas
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Differentiate between new, revised, and deleted CPT® codes for physical therapy
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Apply updated CPT® coding rules to common therapy services
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Identify high-risk coding scenarios that frequently result in denials
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Select appropriate modifiers when required for physical therapy claims
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Avoid common CPT® coding errors identified by payers and auditors
Minutes 31–45 | Documentation Requirements, Telehealth & Compliance Risks
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Explain documentation requirements supporting physical therapy CPT® codes
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Assess documentation for medical necessity and payer compliance
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Identify compliance risks related to insufficient or inconsistent documentation
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Describe current telehealth rules applicable to physical therapy services
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Recognize audit triggers commonly associated with therapy documentation
Minutes 46–60 | Implementation, Audit Readiness & Best Practices
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Develop an implementation plan for 2026 physical therapy coding updates
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Apply best practices to reduce claim denials and payment delays
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Identify internal audit strategies to strengthen compliance programs
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Utilize tools and resources to support ongoing coding accuracy
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Prepare staff for regulatory changes through education and workflow updates
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Engage in Q&A to clarify real-world compliance and coding challenges
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Segment -3 - Provider Credentialing in 2026: Updated Standards, Verification Best Practices & Strategies to Reduce Delays (From 1:30 PM ET - 2:30 PM ET) - Speaker - R.Sharma
First 15 Minutes | Provider Credentialing Landscape & 2026 Updates
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Identify key regulatory, payer, and industry updates impacting provider credentialing in 2026
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Describe how increased regulatory scrutiny affects credentialing workflows
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Recognize evolving payer expectations influencing credentialing and enrollment timelines
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Explain the importance of data accuracy and documentation consistency in credentialing
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Summarize risks associated with outdated or manual credentialing processes
Minutes 16–30 | Verification Standards & Primary Source Verification (PSV)
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Identify appropriate and compliant primary source verification (PSV) methods
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Differentiate between acceptable and non-acceptable verification sources
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Explain PSV timelines, monitoring requirements, and documentation expectations
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Recognize common verification gaps that lead to credentialing delays
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Apply best practices to maintain accurate and verifiable provider data
Minutes 31–45 | Documentation, Payer Expectations & Credentialing Platforms
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Identify required documentation elements for clean credentialing files
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Explain how payer enrollment requirements impact credentialing timelines
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Recognize differences in credentialing expectations across Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and Medicare Advantage plans
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Utilize essential platforms such as CAQH, NPPES, PECOS, and NPDB self-query appropriately
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Identify documentation and data inconsistencies that commonly cause delays
Minutes 46–60 | Workflow Optimization, Automation & Ongoing Compliance
Learning Objectives
By the end of this segment, participants will be able to:
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Apply workflow optimization strategies to improve credentialing efficiency
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Recognize how automation and digital tools reduce errors and turnaround time
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Develop strategies to improve communication between providers, staff, and payers
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Support audit readiness through organized recredentialing and revalidation processes
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Maintain continuous compliance through ongoing monitoring and data maintenance
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Participate in Q&A to clarify real-world credentialing challenges
