2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic Update: Third Quarter

Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.

$159.00

2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic Update: Third Quarter

$159.00

Precision coding isn’t just about assigning the right codes, it’s about safeguarding your organization’s compliance, data integrity, and financial stability. Each quarter, the American Hospital Association (AHA) releases new ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Coding Clinic guidance that shapes how conditions and procedures should be interpreted and reported. With constant shifts in medical practice, new technology, and evolving coding standards, staying current with these updates is essential for the health of every organization’s revenue cycle and reporting accuracy.

That’s where Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, brings unmatched clarity and practical insight. In this highly anticipated ICD10monitor on‑demand webcast, Kay breaks down the most recent 2026 Q3 Coding Clinic updates, helping you translate technical directives into real‑world understanding. You’ll gain context on the “why” behind each change and learn how to apply new or revised guidance across a variety of clinical scenarios.

Why This is Relevant:

Kay’s trusted expertise turns the AHA’s quarterly publication into an accessible learning experience designed to strengthen confidence and consistency in every coding decision. By focusing on both accuracy and compliance impact, this session ensures that your organization remains aligned with ever‑changing standards, supporting legal defensibility, audit readiness, and sound financial stewardship.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review third quarter guidance and advice for all settings on ICD-10-CM
  • Review and learn specific guidance and advice on ICD-10-PCS
  • Gain new knowledge regarding diagnosis and inpatient procedure coding
  • Enhance clinical knowledge
  • Learn how certain clinical scenarios should be coded
  • Earn CEUs for your professional development

Who Should Attend:

Coding educators, coding compliance staff, clinical documentation integrity specialists (CDISs) CDI physician advisors, directors, staff, supervisors and managers, health information management (HIM) professionals, coding professionals, coding auditing professionals and coding managers.

+ Due to the timing of the AHA’s official publication, the webcast release date may vary. We make every effort to provide access within three weeks of the AHA’s release.

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Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS

Kay Piper has a passion for helping others improve their coding knowledge and skills. Kay is a Hospital Coding Educator for SSM Health, based in St. Louis, Missouri. She educates inpatient coders working in 24 hospitals across four states. Kay is committed to others through volunteerism. She co-chairs the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) Regulatory Committee. She authored coding articles for ACDIS CDI Journal and has created and presented educational materials for American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She was Coding Roundtable Coordinator for Missouri Health Information Management Association for 10 years. She frequently speaks on coding and clinical documentation integrity at for Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) associations. Piper also had the honor of serving on American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Coding Clinic’s Editorial Advisory Board.

Pending Approval This program is pending approval by credentialing agencies for continuing education units.
Product SKU I101226O
Product Categories Webcasts
Specialties and Topics ICD-10 Coding
Webcast Type On-Demand
Expiration Date October 12, 2027

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