Staying Compliant: What the October 2026 CMS Clarifications Mean for Trauma Center Billing (LIVE)

Description:

Join us for an important discussion on trauma center coding and billing and the October 2026 CMS updates. This webinar will review the guidance provided, explore its significance for trauma programs, and discuss implementation considerations related to CMS and other third-party payers. Presented in collaboration with NAHRI, the session will focus on helping organizations maintain accurate, compliant, and effective billing practices.

Objectives:

Summarize the key clarifications CMS made in their October 2026 guidance for trauma center and ED critical care coding and billing.
Identify documentation and coding practices that support accurate, compliant trauma billing under the updated guidance.
Identify best practices to bring together trauma, coding, billing, and compliance staff to put the updated guidance into practice.

Moderator: TBD

Presenters: Valerie Wrinkle & John Settlemyer

Summary

Availability:

Registration Required

Location:

Online Meeting

Date / Time:

Dec 11, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

1 CE Credit

1 COP Credit

1 TCAA CME Credit

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