The 2026 Coding Shake-Up: Medicare Rules, G2211 and CPT Changes for Practices

Fast-moving changes in Medicare are making 2026 an important year for coding, reimbursement, and compliance. With continued attention on E/M simplification, the growing role of G2211, and ongoing code revisions, providers and coding teams must be prepared for both new opportunities and potential risks.

To stay ahead, organizations need a clear understanding of how these changes affect documentation, billing accuracy, and revenue outcomes. This session explains what is new, what has changed, and what actions practices should take now to remain compliant in the changing reimbursement environment.

Accurate Medicare coding is essential for supporting proper payment and reducing compliance concerns. The webinar will help attendees understand how documentation, claim submission, and reimbursement decisions connect under the 2026 coding landscape.

• Understand eligibility requirements, newly covered home and residence services, Modifier 25 concerns, and documentation expectations that support compliant reimbursement.
• Learn how evolving guidance affects office, outpatient, and home-based services so providers and coders can improve coding accuracy and payment results.
• Review major new, revised, and deleted procedure codes affecting physician practices, care management, telehealth, and specialty services.
• Identify common billing mistakes, documentation gaps, Modifier 25 issues, and payer review areas that may result in denials, audits, or payment recoupments.
• Gain practical strategies to improve claim accuracy, strengthen documentation, optimize reimbursement, and support Medical necessity under the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule.

• Key 2026 payment and policy changes, including CMS updates and their effect on reimbursement and compliance.
• G2211 application, including when the add-on code may be used, how it should be supported, and what audit considerations apply.
• Recent E/M coding refinements, common errors, and practical strategies for accurate level selection.
• Important CPT updates for 2026, including new, revised, and deleted codes that may affect everyday coding work.
• Revenue and compliance strategies to reduce denials, strengthen documentation, and support appropriate reimbursement.

• Coding professionals
• Administrators
• CDI Professionals
• Billers.