Course Director: 
Charmaine Zingler; Timothy Seth Canterbury; Kristen Poat
Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 12:00pm CST to 12/31/2026 - 1:00pm CST

Accreditation Statement

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement 

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Description

This accredited activity brings together participants across all medical departments and sections, including medical students, residents, and fellows, to enhance expertise in documentation, coding, and billing compliance. Through semi-monthly grand rounds delivered online, participants will engage with practical examples and interactive presentations to build their understanding of accurate coding and payer-specific billing rules. The activity fosters collaboration among clinicians and business professionals, aiming to improve the quality and integrity of clinical documentation and ensure compliant, optimized reimbursement. Participants will leave empowered to apply these insights, leading to more reliable patient care and streamlined healthcare operations.

Series location: 
UCMC
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professionalism
Systems-based Practice

Sessions

Session Datesort descending
Selecting a Visit Level Based on MDM 01/21/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Coding Q and A 02/18/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Outpatient Add-On Code Revenue Opportunities 03/17/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Hospital and Inpatient Visit Coding 04/22/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Transitional Care Management (TCM) 101 05/19/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Billing for APP Services 06/17/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Scoring the DATA Element of MDM 07/22/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Introduction to Inpatient Critical Care Billing 08/19/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Diagnoses and Down-Coding 09/23/2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm