Coding & Reimbursement Workshops

Registration Launching July 2026

Code with confidence. Stay compliant.

Significant coding changes went into effect for vascular surgery on January 1, 2026.

Whether you're a vascular surgeon, trainee, advanced practice provider, coder or practice manager, the Coding & Reimbursement Workshop and the optional E/M Coding Workshop, provide actionable education on the latest vascular coding protocols and documentation requirements.

Both workshops will be offered in person and virtually. Learn about each of the workshops and compare the in-person and virtual options below. 

Coding & Reimbursement Workshop

Nov. 9 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT 
Nov. 10 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT

For over 20 years, the SVS Coding & Reimbursement Workshop has helped vascular surgeons and their teams stay ahead of an ever-changing billing landscape. This 1.5-day, intensive program delivers critical 2026 and 2027 updates, expert guidance and practical strategies you can apply immediately to ensure appropriate reimbursement and compliance.

Add-on: E/M Coding Workshop

Nov. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Get focused, expert-led guidance on one of the most challenging areas in vascular coding. The half-day E/M Coding Workshop offers a deep dive into the coding and documentation rules for choosing the correct E/M category and level of service. 

Workshop Format Comparison

You can only register either for in-person or virtual, not both. Please double check you selected the correct option before paying. 

Workshop Information

Coding & Reimbursement Workshop

Nov. 9 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT
Nov. 10 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT

For over 20 years, the SVS Coding & Reimbursement Workshop has helped vascular surgeons and their teams stay ahead of an ever-changing billing landscape. This 1.5-day, intensive program delivers critical 2026 and 2027 updates, expert guidance and practical strategies you can apply immediately to ensure appropriate reimbursement and compliance.

Whether you're a vascular surgeon, trainee, advanced practice provider, coder or practice manager, this course provides actionable education on the latest vascular coding protocols and documentation requirements.

2026 Highlights

Significant coding changes were released in 2025. Our expert faculty will break down what’s new, what it means for your practice and how to apply it confidently, including:

• Medicare Updates: Fee schedules, managing MA plans, telehealth policies and more
• New Guidance: Unlisted codes & global package modifiers
• All New Coding: 
  • Endovascular Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repairs
  • Lower Extremity Endovascular Arterial Intervention Including Mechanical Thrombectomy and Thrombolysis

Learning Objectives

By participating in this CME activity, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the CPT and Medicare changes
• Demonstrate the application of modifiers for streamlined reimbursement
• Define the Global Surgical Package and how it impacts billing and reimbursement
• Understand the principle of component-coding
• Discuss the correct coding for key endovascular and open vascular procedures 

Agenda

2026 Coding & Reimbursement Workshop Agenda

Faculty

• Sean P. Roddy, MD (Director)
• Benjamin M. Lerner, MD, FACS, FSVS
• Teri Romano, BSN, MBA, CPC, CMDP
• Sunita D. Srivastava, MD, FACS
• Robert M. Zwolak, MD, PhD

Half-day E/M Coding Workshop

Nov. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT

Get focused, expert-led guidance on one of the most challenging areas in vascular coding. The half-day E/M Coding Workshop offers a deep dive into the coding and documentation rules for choosing the correct E/M category and level of service.  

2026 Highlights

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of:

• ICD-10 coding and documentation
• 2026 telehealth updates and 2027 outlook
• E/M modifier use and more!

*The optional half-day E/M Coding Workshop can be added for an additional fee when registering for the Coding & Reimbursement Workshop.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this CME activity, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the coding and documentation rules for key E/M categories
• Identify the difference between Medicare and private payers as related to E/M coding
• Understand the documentation requirements for the history, exam and medical decision-making components for an E/M service
• Discuss the correct use of E/M modifiers in vascular surgery  

Agenda

2026 EM Coding Workshop Agenda

Faculty

• Teri Romano, BSN, MBA, CPC, CMDP 

Audience

This course is especially suited for individuals with intermediate to advanced knowledge of vascular coding.

• Vascular Surgeons, Fellows and Residents
• Practice Managers
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
• Surgery Schedulers
• Coders
• Anyone who is seeking to improve and expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery

Registration Rates

Coding & Reimbursement Workshop (In-Person and Virtual)*

Category	Early Bird Rate (Through Aug 6)	Regular Rate (After Aug 6)
SVS Member Surgeon/Physician	$1,075	$1,150
Office Staff	$1,075	$1,150
Non-Member	$1,275	$1,350
SVS Member - Early Active/Resident/Fellow	$475	$550
Non-Member Early Active/Resident/Fellow	$575	$650

Add-on: E/M Coding Workshop (In-Person and Virtual)*

Category	Early Bird Rate (Through Aug 6)	Regular Rate (After Aug 6)
SVS Member Surgeon/Physician	$350	$425
Office Staff	$350	$425
Non-Member	$550	$625
SVS Member - Early Active/Resident/Fellow	$250	$325
Non-Member Early Active/Resident/Fellow	$350	$425

* IMPORTANT NOTE: Registration must be done under the SVS account of the individual attending. Don't have an SVS account? Click here to create one.

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Statement

The Society for Vascular Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation of Credit

Coding and Reimbursement Workshop

The Society for Vascular Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

E/M Coding Workshop

The Society for Vascular Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPC Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credit

Coding and Reimbursement Workshop

This program meets AAPC guidelines for 11.00 CEUs. Can be split between Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CASCC for continuing education units. This program has the prior approval of AAPC for continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

E/M Coding Workshop

This program meets AAPC guidelines for 4.00 CEUs. Can be split between Core A and all specialties except CIRCC and CASCC for continuing education units. This program has the prior approval of AAPC for continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

Disclosure Statement

The ACCME requires that the SVS, as an accredited provider of CME, disclose the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and any other individuals in a position to control content of this activity. However, Accredited providers do not need to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial relationships for accredited education that is non-clinical, such as leadership or communication skills training. Therefore, there are no disclosures for this accredited activity.

Attendee Housing and Travel

Attendee Housing

Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare
9480 W. Higgins Road,
Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 1-847-692-3000

COMING SOON

Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis and subject to room rate and availability

Hotel Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior to arrival
Inclusions: Complimentary hot breakfast served daily. Complimentary WIFI. Complimentary shuttle service to and from O’Hare airport. Complimentary parking includes unlimited in and out access.

Health and Safety

The health and safety of our attendees is SVS’ top priority. We are committed to providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment in which attendees can connect with their peers and discuss the latest innovation, research, and educational content. Masks are not required at this event and will be optional. Please respect those that choose to wear a mask. If necessary, attendees will be notified about any new safety protocols being implemented prior to the event. All health and safety protocols are subject to change.

Questions, Change Fee and Cancellation Policy

Questions

Any questions about registration/cancellation, housing, and Zoom access links for virtual attendance should be directed to svsmeetings@vascularsociety.org.

For all other questions, please email education@vascularsociety.org.

Photography, video recordings, and AI note-taking of educational content presented is not permitted. Additionally, screen recording or capturing of the stream in any form is strictly prohibited for any live-streamed sessions.

Registration Change Policy

To ensure smooth event operations and accurate planning, we ask all participants to carefully select their preferred attendance format (in-person or virtual) at the time of registration.

Requests to change registration type from in-person to virtual (or vice versa) made after initial registration will incur a $250 change fee. This fee reflects the administrative and logistical adjustments required to accommodate last-minute changes. All change requests must be submitted in writing to Meetings@vascularsociety.org. We encourage participants to finalize their attendance preference at the time of registration to avoid additional fees.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations for the event must be submitted in writing via email to svsmeetings@vascularsociety.org by September 25, 2026. Cancellations received by September 25 will receive a full refund, less a $75 administrative fee. Cancellations received after September 25 are non-refundable. 

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