ICD-10-CM 2026: Coding Updates, Guidelines and Case-Based Application
A three-hour seminar for medical coders
Thursday, November 19
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm (ET)
Cost:
- Eligible 1199SEIU members: No out-of-pocket costs
- All other participants: $75
Live Webcast (Internet)
The deadline to register for this event is Wednesday, November 18, noon.
Program and Learning Objectives
5:45 pm — Participants log in
6:00 pm — ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines and Advanced Code Assignment
Presenter:
Zia Rivera-Clarkson, MBA, MDiv, CPC-I, CPC, CBCS
Descriptive Summary:
This session provides medical coders with a practical review of ICD-10-CM coding conventions and official guidelines used for accurate diagnosis code assignment. Emphasis will be placed on navigating the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List, sequencing diagnoses, applying instructional notes and selecting the most specific code supported by documentation. Participants will also review common coding errors and challenging coding situations encountered in daily practice.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Apply ICD-10-CM conventions and official coding guidelines to diagnosis coding;
- Navigate the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List to identify appropriate codes;
- Determine appropriate sequencing of principal/first-listed and additional diagnoses;
- Select the most specific ICD-10-CM code supported by the available documentation; and
- Identify common coding errors and apply strategies to improve coding accuracy.
7:30 pm — ICD-10-CM 2026 Updates and Real-World Coding Scenarios
Presenter:
Mary Pasciak, RHIT
Descriptive Summary:
This session focuses on the practical application of the FY 2026 ICD-10-CM updates for medical coders. Participants will review significant new, revised and deleted codes and examine how the changes affect code assignment, sequencing and documentation requirements. Through case-based exercises, coders will apply the updated guidelines and codes to realistic clinical scenarios while identifying potential coding errors and compliance concerns.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify significant new, revised and deleted ICD-10-CM codes for FY 2026;
- Apply 2026 ICD-10-CM guideline changes to real-world coding scenarios;
- Determine appropriate code selection and sequencing based on updated requirements;
- Evaluate clinical documentation to determine whether it supports accurate code assignment; and
- Recognize potential coding errors and compliance concerns associated with the 2026 updates.
9:00 pm — Participants submit online evaluations
Accreditation
Medical Records Coders
This course is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for three (3) continuing education credits.
All Other Healthcare Professionals
You will receive a general certificate of attendance. Please check with your accreditation board with respect to receiving credit for this program.
Presenters:
Zia Rivera-Clarkson, MBA, MDiv, CPC-I, CPC, CBCS
Healthcare administration, medical coding and revenue cycle expert; educator for healthcare professionals in medical coding, billing, revenue cycle management, healthcare compliance, regulation and documentation, including at the City College of New York.
Mary Pasciak, RHIT
Health information management and medical coding professional; Outpatient Coder, Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, New York; active with the New York Health Information Management Association and American Health Information Management Association.
Eligibility for 1199SEIU Members
Training and Employment Fund Members
Members must have been a part-time or full-time employee for at least one year, work at least three-fifths of a regular workweek, and work for an employer who contributes to the 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund or the 1199SEIU Greater New York Education Fund.
City of New York Education, Child and Eldercare Fund Members
Pharmacists, Dietitians, Clinical Laboratory Practitioners and LPNs must have worked with NYC Health + Hospitals or a mayoral agency for at least one year.
For Further Information
Email: Institute@1199Funds.org
Refund and Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel, you must do so at least 48 hours before the program date to avoid a penalty. To cancel, contact the 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) by telephone, (212) 894-4390; fax, (212) 643-8795; or email, Institute@1199Funds.org. TUF reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program in the event of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be notified and given the option of receiving a refund or attending the rescheduled program or an alternate program.
