Mastering the Changes - From Code Updates to Compliance: Pelvis & Hip
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Mastering the Changes - From Code Updates to Compliance: Pelvis & Hip
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Stay on top of compliant coding for both open, percutaneous, and arthroscopic procedures related to the pelvis & hip.
During this session, we will discuss common coding errors and ways to avoid them. We will also dive into medical necessity issues as well as prior authorization issues. Keep procedure coding accurate and up to date by learning the latest guidance.
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Learning Objectives:
At the end of the session, the learner will understand:
- Essential anatomy and the most typical orthopedic procedures and avoid confusion in code selection
- Understand procedure coding for open and arthroscopic procedures, including coding for new types of devices and techniques as well as code selection when there isn’t a given CPT code available
- Get the knack and key wording requirements when it comes to prior authorization issues as well as tips on how to appeal incorrect denials
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Margie Vaught, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-I, CCS-P, PCE, MCS-P, ACS-EM, ACS-OR
With over 40 years’ experience in the Healthcare arena, in positions from nurse’s aide to ward clerk and medical transcriptionist to office manager, Margie understands how offices are structured. Thirty+ of those years were spent in the field of Orthopaedics. Margie is currently a member of AAPC, Society for Clinical Coding (SCC), and AHIMA. She has also been a member of NASS (North American Spine Society) and was a Board Member of Administrative Special Interest Group Committee. Margie stays current by attending the annual conventions for AAPC and also the AMAs CPT symposium.