Session 1 · Early implementation
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
10:00–10:30 a.m. PT /
1:00–1:30 p.m. ET
Same 30-minute core curriculum. Attend one session.
Register for this sessionFY 2027 ACTIVE MECHANICAL CLEARANCE ICD-10-PCS EDUCATION
Prepare Your Hospital for the New Active Mechanical Clearance ICD-10-PCS Codes
CMS has finalized nine ICD-10-PCS procedure codes that enable Active Mechanical Clearance to be identified separately on hospital inpatient claims for applicable discharges beginning October 1, 2026. ClearFlow is providing complimentary education and implementation resources to help hospital teams prepare.
Hospital inpatient ICD-10-PCS education. Final code assignment remains the responsibility of the reporting hospital.
Why This Matters
Surgeons
Clear documentation helps ensure the appropriate ICD-10-PCS codes can be assigned when Active Mechanical Clearance is performed.
Admins
Proper implementation supports coding accuracy, operational readiness,and future claims visibility.
Hospital Coders
Understand the new code structure,documentation expectations, implementation planning, and coding workflow before October 1.
Complimentary 30-minute live education
Attend one session. All four sessions deliver the same core curriculum for hospital coding, CDI, HIM, revenue integrity, clinical documentation, and implementation teams.
Who should attend
- Hospital inpatient coders and coding educators
- Clinical Documentation Integrity professionals
- Health Information Management leaders
- Revenue integrity and coding audit personnel
- Encoder/IT implementation staff
- Cardiac service-line and clinical documentation leaders
What the session covers
- Purpose and scope of the new FY 2027 codes
- The nine-code matrix and seven-character structure
- Body-part and approach selection
- Documentation elements and clarification points
- Multiple devices, multiple sites, and mixed drainage
- Hospital readiness and early quality review
Choose a live training session
Select the date that works best for your team. Registration is completed through Microsoft Teams.
Session 2 · National midday
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
12:00–12:30 p.m. PT /
3:00–3:30 p.m. ET
Same 30-minute core curriculum. Attend one session.
Register for this sessionSession 3 · East/Central friendly
Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:00–8:30 a.m. PT /
11:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Same 30-minute core curriculum. Attend one session.
Register for this sessionSession 4 · Final pre-go-live
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
1:00–1:30 p.m. PT /
4:00–4:30 p.m. ET
Same 30-minute core curriculum. Attend one session.
Register for this sessionAMC coding education resources
Use these materials to support coding education, documentation readiness, implementation, and early audit.
Coding Quick Reference Guide
Two-page point-of-use code matrix, decision workflow, examples, and validation checklist.
Hospital Coding Guide
Expanded education on coding structure, documentation, common configurations, implementation, and early audit.
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Clinical Documentation Guide
Illustrative documentation elements for surgeons, APPs, OR, ICU, CDI, and coding teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about multiple devices, multiple sites, mixed drainage, documentation, and payment boundaries.
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Hospital Implementation Checklist
Pre-go-live system, education, documentation, testing, and audit steps.
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Important coding and payment note.
The new codes create procedure visibility. They do not establish an AMC-specific MS-DRG or guarantee coverage, payment, or higher reimbursement.
Questions or implementation support
Contact your ClearFlow representative or email customerservice@clearflow.com. Please do not send patient-identifiable or claim-specific information.