Get Ready for 480 New ICD-10-CM Codes in FY26

Big changes are coming with the 2026 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule, including 480 new ICD-10-CM codes. Are you and your team prepared to implement the updates and protect your organization’s compliance and reimbursement starting October 1, 2025?

To support your preparation, ICD10monitor presents the first session in our FY26 IPPS Masterclass series, your trusted resource for annual ICD-10-CM education.

This essential webcast will be led by seasoned coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, who brings over 30 years of experience to the table. She’ll walk you through what’s new, what’s changed, and what’s been deleted, including updates to ICD-10-CM coding guidelines if any, CC/MCC designations, and Medicare Code Edits (MCEs).

You’ll also hear from nationally recognized physician and CDI expert Dr. James Kennedy, who will provide in-depth clinical and CDI perspectives to help you understand how these updates will affect documentation, code assignment, and compliance.

PLUS, the webcast will be interactive, giving you the opportunity to get expert answers to your questions!

Why This Is Relevant:

Accurate coding under the FY26 IPPS Final Rule will be critical to ensuring proper reimbursement and avoiding compliance risk. With expert guidance, this webcast gives you the clarity and confidence to implement updates on October 1^st.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the ICD-10-CM code and guideline changes for FY26
• Understand updates to CC and MCC designations
• Identify modifications to the ICD-10-CM classification system
• Learn how changes impact Medicare Code Edits (MCEs)
• Develop an action plan for successful FY26 implementation
• Gain clinical and CDI context to support accurate documentation and code selection

Who Should Attend:

Coders in all settings; coding managers and directors; clinical documentation integrity (CDI) specialists; compliance officers and coordinators; HIM directors, managers and professionals; case managers, physicians and physician advisors; physician office managers and staff; chief financial officers; and coding educators.