What are the benefits of staying at the host hotel?

You will be surrounded by your fellow conference attendees, NAB and AAPCCA board members, along with staff from the AAPC national office. It is also a great chance to meet new friends and catch up with all your conference friends from previous years.

What does my conference registration include?

All of the general and breakout sessions, and all of the meals during the program, including the member appreciation banquet lunch. By attending an in-person AAPC event, you consent to being photographed or recorded and grant AAPC permission to use your image, likeness, and/or voice for marketing and promotional purposes.

Will I meet any of the National Advisory Board, the AAPCCA Board, or any of the AAPC staff at conference?

Yes, both the National Advisory Board (NAB) and the AAPCCA Board are involved in putting on the conference and are available throughout the conference to meet and network with conference attendees. You will also have the opportunity to meet other staff members from the AAPC national office.

Where will I find my handouts for the conference?

Handouts will be available two weeks prior to and three weeks following the conference. They are accessible to registered attendees conference web page (once you are logged in). If you wish, you can print out the handouts and bring them to the conference, but it is not necessary. Paper copies of the handouts will not be provided at the conference.

A code card lists all of the approved sessions on one document. The vendor portion of the code card includes the title, index number, specialty designations, and number of CEUs for each session. The attendee portion of the code card has the same information excluding the index number. Each AAPC member attendee should be given an attendee code card prior to the conference. The index number of a session should be released to the attendees at the close of each session. It is the responsibility of the attendee to write the index number on their code card and retain the document.

REVCON 2026 Agenda

Tuesday, February 24, 9:00 AM - 10:05 AM, MT

GS1 | AI-Driven Payment Policies: What Coders Need to Know About the Next Wave of Payer Decisions | Tony Pistilli, CPC

Payers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to flag claims, automate downcoding, and even deny payment — all without reviewing the medical record. From Cigna’s AI-assisted coding accuracy policy to UnitedHealthcare’s controversial inpatient denials, these headlines signal a shift in how payment policy is enforced. This session pulls back the curtain on how AI is shaping payer decisions, why certain services are targeted, and what this means for coders on the front lines. With a dual background in actuarial science and medical coding, the presenter will translate the data science driving these tools into practical strategies coders can use to protect revenue and ensure accurate reimbursement.

Tuesday, February 24, 10:15 AM - 11:35 AM, MT

1A | Code Shift: Navigating AI-Driven Regulatory Change in Surgical & Medical Coding and Prior Authorization | Teresa Money, MBA, BS, RN, CPC, COC

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms payer operations and regulatory expectations shift, coding professionals are increasingly caught at the intersection of automation, compliance, and evolving medical necessity policy. This session will explore how artificial intelligence is influencing CPT^®/ICD coding accuracy, documentation requirements, and the future of prior authorization decisions at health plans. Recent CMS and commercial payer regulatory updates impacting prior authorization, AI’s expanding role in clinical code validation and claim denials, the risks and ethical considerations of AI-generated coding decisions, practical strategies for ensuring compliance and protecting revenue integrity, and cross-functional collaboration between coding teams, utilization management, and data science will all be discussed.

Tuesday, February 24, 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM, MT

2A | The Power of Rebellious Hope: Integrity and Balance in the Business of Healthcare | Kimberly Jolivette Williams, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CANPC, CCC, CEMC

This inspiring session challenges healthcare professionals to lead with resilience, integrity, and hope amid constant change. Using real-world examples and “Kimberly-isms,” attendees will explore practical ways to maintain balance, prevent burnout, and uphold compliance and ethical standards. Grounded in the healthcare compliance advocate mindset, this session equips leaders to model purpose-driven professionalism in every aspect of their work.

Tuesday, February 24, 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM, MT

3A | Innovate to Elevate: A New Approach to Revenue Cycle Success | MariaRita Genovese, MHA, CPC, PCS

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from a futuristic concept to a hands-on tool reshaping everyday healthcare operations. In this dynamic discussion we will review and explain AI in simple, practical terms, challenge widespread myths, and outline where it can truly make a difference in the revenue cycle. You’ll gain easy-to-understand insights, useful examples, and a clear picture of how AI can genuinely add value in coding, billing, and denial management.

Tuesday, February 24, 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM, MT

4A | Analyzing Payer Behavior Through AI in the Medical Record Coding Process | Craig Mills

Automation can eliminate keystroke errors that affect everyday operations. In this session we will dive into areas of the revenue cycle that can be automated, saving you the hassle of tracking down mistakes or waiting until the payer denies your claim to discover the error. The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and medical record coding presents a unique opportunity to enhance our understanding of payer behaviors and their impact on healthcare delivery. This presentation focuses on how AI technologies can analyze and interpret coding patterns, claims submissions, and payer responses to identify trends and optimize interactions between healthcare providers and payers. We will explore AI-driven analytics that can assess payer behaviors such as approval rates, denial trends, and payment timelines surrounding specific coding practices. By utilizing machine learning algorithms to process large data sets, we aim to uncover insights that can inform strategic coding decisions, improve compliance, and reduce claim rejections. Additionally, we will address the implications of these findings for healthcare providers, emphasizing the importance of aligning coding practices with payer expectations to foster smoother reimbursement processes. Data integration and privacy challenges will also be discussed, along with potential solutions for leveraging AI effectively. Join us to discover AI’s transformative potential in navigating the complexities of the medical coding landscape and payer relationships.

Wednesday, February 25, 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM, MT

GS2 | Burnout and How to Prevent it - PANEL | Bridget Toomey, MS, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPPM, AAPC Fellow | Kimberly Jolivette Williams, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CANPC, CCC, CEMC

Burnout is impacting coders, auditors, billers, educators, and compliance professionals at unprecedented levels, especially in remote, hybrid, and in-person healthcare environments. Join this dynamic panel as leaders across the business of healthcare share real experiences, proven prevention strategies, and practical tools to recognize early warning signs. From workload balance to emotional resilience, technology fatigue, leadership communication, and creating healthier workflows, this session equips professionals and teams with actionable steps to protect their well-being, sustain performance, and thrive in today’s demanding healthcare climate. Empower yourself and your organization to beat burnout before it beats you so you can proceed with purpose!

Wednesday, February 25, 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM, MT

5A | Don’t Take Denials Sitting Down: The Fight to Transform Revenue Cycle Management | Aliza Wrona, CRC

In this session attendees will discover how a psychiatric long-term care and rehab hospital overhauled its revenue cycle by building a proactive authorization process and a strong appeals strategy that pushed back on denials — and got results. Learn how improved documentation, cross-team collaboration, and data-driven appeals can reduce denials and increase reimbursements. Gain practical steps to strengthen the revenue cycle and make payers take notice. Discussion will include common gaps that lead to denials, building workflows for proactive authorizations and effective appeals, and creating a culture that supports persistence and documentation excellence.

Wednesday, February 25, 12:00 PM - 1:05 PM, MT

GS3 | Networking Lunch

Wednesday, February 25, 1:15 PM - 2:35 PM, MT

6A | From Data to Dollars: Applying AI and Analytics Across the Healthcare Revenue Cycle | Corella Lumpkins, CPC, CPCO, CDEO, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CRC, CVBA, CPC-I, CEMC

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, revenue cycle teams are under unprecedented pressure to reduce denials, accelerate cash flow, improve coding accuracy, and enhance patient financial experience — all with fewer resources. This session provides revenue cycle professionals with a practical, real-world guide to using artificial intelligence technologies, advanced analytics, and performance benchmarks to streamline workflows and drive measurable financial impact. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, recommended tools, and practical workflows that can be deployed immediately, empowering every role in the revenue cycle to work smarter, faster, and more accurately using modern data-driven technology.

Wednesday, February 25, 2:45 PM - 4:05 PM, MT

7A | Unbundling the Global Delivery Package | Bridget Toomey, MS, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPPM, AAPC Fellow

The traditional global obstetric package includes antepartum care, delivery, and postpartum care and is billed as a single bundled service under CPT^® guidelines. However, recent shifts in clinical practice have made the traditional global package inadequate. Leaders in the field have pushed the need for reform of the global package for years, without much luck. However, in 2025, the AMA editorial panel finally moved the unbundling of the global package forward. In this session we will discuss the current delivery package codes, compare the current codes to the changes, and discuss strategies for teams to adapt to these new changes.

REVCON Virtual 2026

REVCON 2026