Mississippi Health Information Management Association upcoming events

Ortho Trauma CPT Coding: Navigating High-Risk Procedures and 2026 Code Changes (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

You are invited to join us for an engaging and highly practical webinar, Ortho Trauma CPT Coding: Navigating High-Risk Procedures and 2026 Code Changes. This session is designed to equip coding and HIM professionals with the knowledge and confidence needed to accurately code complex orthopedic trauma cases while staying ahead of critical 2026 CPT updates.

Orthopedic trauma procedures often present some of the highest coding risks due to their complexity, evolving guidelines, and documentation challenges. This webinar will break down real-world fracture and trauma scenarios, clarify global surgical package considerations, and highlight key updates to CPT codes and descriptors taking effect in 2026. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to improve coding accuracy, ensure compliance, and reduce audit exposure through strong documentation practices.

Target Audience
This session is ideal for professional and outpatient hospital coders, coding auditors, HIM leaders and supervisors, and CDI specialists supporting orthopedic and trauma service lines.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify CPT coding challenges unique to orthopedic trauma surgery
• Apply core CPT principles to common fracture and trauma scenarios
• Distinguish global surgical package considerations in trauma cases
• Recognize new CPT codes and revised descriptions effective in 2026
• Reduce audit risk through documentation-driven code selection

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your expertise in one of the most complex areas of coding and stay current with upcoming changes that will impact your daily work.

Featured Speaker
Vickie Humphreys, RHIT
Primeau Consulting Group

Continuing Education

This session aligns with AHIMA CE Domain 4: Revenue Cycle Management and is designed to meet AHIMA continuing education standards, including objectivity, scientific integrity, and freedom from commercial bias. 1.0 hours will be awarded.

CCS Bootcamp (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The CCS Bootcamp is offered as a special pre-conference workshop to the 2026 MSHIMA Annual Convention in Hattiesburg. Led by expert instructor Nena Scott, this intensive session is designed to prepare attendees for success on the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) exam while strengthening real-world coding proficiency.

Participants will build confidence in assigning accurate diagnosis codes at the highest level of specificity, guided by the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, including proper selection of principal diagnoses using UHDDS definitions. The workshop also provides a deep dive into the multiaxial structure of ICD-10-PCS, equipping attendees to correctly identify root operations and select appropriate body part, approach, and qualifier values.

In addition, participants will enhance their ability to accurately assign CPT codes for surgical procedures and apply modifiers correctly, ensuring compliance and precision in coding practice.

Please note that this registration is for those who wish to attend the CCS Bootcamp without attending the full conference. There is an option to register for the CCS Bootcamp within the main conference registration.

CCS Bootcamp Domains

Domain 1: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
Reinforces the integrity and accuracy of coded data, including proper application of coding guidelines and classification systems.
Domain 2: Information Protection: Access, Use, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security
Indirectly supported through accurate coding practices that contribute to compliant documentation and appropriate use of patient information.
Domain 3: Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use
Supports the use of coded data for reporting, quality metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
Domain 4: Revenue Cycle Management (Primary Domain)
Strongly emphasized through ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding, as well as correct modifier usage, all of which directly impact reimbursement and claims accuracy.
Domain 5: Compliance (Primary Domain)
Focuses on adherence to ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, UHDDS definitions, and regulatory coding standards to ensure audit readiness and reduce risk.

Agenda

Click here to view the conference agenda (including CCS Bootcamp)

Estimated CEUs

9.0 hours - Pre-Conference CCS Bootcamp

HOtel Room Block

Click here to book your hotel guest room at the Holiday Inn in Hattiesburg for $149 per night.

2026 Mississippi Health Information Management Conference (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Get ready for the 2026 Mississippi Health Information Management Conference, where innovation, learning, and connection converge for the HIM community. This premier event brings together health information professionals across Mississippi for interactive sessions, expert-led workshops, and cutting-edge insights tailored to today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Expect a carefully curated agenda that balances technical deep dives, strategic trends, and best practices in HIM, with ample opportunities for peer-to-peer dialogue, exhibitor showcases, and leadership development. Drawing from the success of past conventions, the 2026 conference will spotlight regional strengths while elevating statewide connections.

Join your colleagues to earn CEUs, expand your professional network, and help shape the future of health information management in Mississippi. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the next chapter in MSHIMA’s legacy. Register early and be ready to engage, innovate, and grow.

Conference Domains

Clinical Foundations
Evolving Topics
Health Law and Compliance
Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use
Information Protection: Access, Disclosure, Archival, Privacy, and Security
Organizational Management and Leadership
Revenue Cycle Management

Agenda

Click here to view the agenda

Estimated CEUs

9.0 hours - Pre-Conference CCS Bootcamp (optional)
10.0 hours - Main Conference

HOtel Room Block

Click here to book your hotel guest room at the Holiday Inn in Hattiesburg for $149 per night.