2026 Anesthesia Coding Updates: What OMSs Need to Know

Both OMSs and coding professionals can benefit from a comprehensive understanding of 2026 coding changes that affect their everyday practices. This 90-minute webinar will present attendees with detailed coding guidance by reviewing relevant coding scenarios based on specific inquiries received by AAOMS. Participants will be guided through the different types of anesthesia, learn about CDT and CPT start and stop times, and explore common questions and answers on reporting services for separate anesthesia providers. The webinar also will address the differences between moderate sedation and general anesthesia, review current payer policies with examples of payer requirements, and provide tips to help navigate and understand credentialing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Define various types of anesthesia services, including local, nitrous oxide, moderate, deep and general anesthesia, and understand what is billable versus bundled within procedures.
2. Analyze how federal and state laws impact payer policies and the scope of practice for anesthesia providers. 
3. Classify coding and billing for different anesthesia providers such as CRNAs, PAs and NPs. 
4. Understand the 2026 coding changes.
5. Examine various real-world anesthesia coding scenarios to better understand the complexities and nuances of anesthesia billing.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants will receive a full refund up until the day before the event. No refund will be given on the day of or after the event.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course provides education on Medicare programs and policies that impact oral and maxillofacial surgeons and their staff. This self-paced program includes discussions about Medicare components (Parts A, B, C and D), Medicare fraud and abuse, payment policies including Medicare dental coverage expansion, appeal processes and miscellaneous Medicare-related topics. There is a saying in healthcare – “as Medicare goes, so do the other carriers.” By investing time in thoroughly understanding the Medicare program, participants also will gain valuable insights into commercial payers.

 Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between Medicare Parts A, B, C and D.
2. Identify actions prohibited by the False Claims Act (FSA), Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law (Stark Law).
3. Explain Medicare’s enrollment options, including “opting out” of Medicare.
4. Define the differences between fraud and abuse.
5. Name provisions and penalties associated with Medicare fraud and abuse.
6. Review how federal law, regulations and Medicare policies impact the oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.
7. Discuss the general steps of the Medicare billing procedures and appeals process.
8. Cite future alternate payment models.

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 3.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637. 

The AAOMS Coding Certificate Program (CCP) consists of three courses: Introduction to Insurance Coding and Billing, OMS Coding Essentials: Medical and Dental Procedures and Diagnoses and OMS Billing Essentials: Navigating the Insurance and Reimbursement System. AAOMS now allows participants to register for all three courses in a single bundle. 

The CCP bundle offers 25 CE hours and is available to AAOMS fellows/members, their professional staff and OMS residents. Registrants will have six months to complete the online course(s).  

Note: Participants will need 2026 CDT, CPT and ICD-10-CM coding manuals to complete the Introduction to Insurance Coding and Billing and OMS Coding Essentials: Medical and Dental Procedures and Diagnoses courses. Coding manuals are not required for the OMS Billing Essentials: Navigating the Insurance and Reimbursement System course. 

Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e. 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year's coding standards. 

The online OMS Billing is Level III of the Coding Certificate Program (CCP). It focuses on documentation guidelines, predetermination tips, claims filing, appeal tips as well as fraud and abuse. Accurate coding and billing services must be a priority for all OMSs and their staff due to increased fraud and abuse investigations stemming from strict billing guidelines and inaccurate coding.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review healthcare fraud and abuse issues addressed by federal and state laws and their impact on offering discounts.
2. Demonstrate adherence to standards for appropriate coding and implementation of compliance plans that include conducting compliance audits.
3. Explain various methods for setting office fees, including annual percentage increases, cost-based fees, national percentiles and percentage increases over Medicare.
4. Describe types of managed care organizations – including HMO, PPO and POS plans – and basic elements of MCO contracts.
5. Discuss basic elements of commercial and government-sponsored health insurance plans, including different reimbursement methodologies.
6. Apply Medicare-related policies, such as the National Provider Identifier, provider enrollment, accepting assignment, participation vs. nonparticipation vs. opting out, mandatory claims submission, timeframes for claims filing, Medicare Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) and more.
7. Use pre-, intra- and post-claims processing submission procedures, such as predetermination, preauthorization, coordination of benefits, clean claim filing, electronic submission, contractual adjustments, write-offs, overpayments and more.
8. Define the appeals process, starting with reading and understanding the EOB, writing appeal letters, internal and external commercial insurance reviews and the Medicare process.
9. Examine future healthcare reimbursement topics, including pay for performance, healthcare transparency and computer-assisted coding.

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 5.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637. 

The OMS Coding Essentials: Medical and Dental Procedures and Diagnoses is an intermediate-level course designed to help OMS practices optimize reimbursement through focused instruction on procedural coding. The course will provide comprehensive guidance on coding for the full scope of OMS procedures, including medical and dental services, coding complications and medical record documentation. Attendees also will deepen their understanding of global surgical packages, National Correct Codin Initiative (NCCI) edits and the appropriate use of surgical modifiers. In addition to coding assistance for bone grafting, fractures, extractions and implants, this course offers insights into coding dentoalveolar procedures such as surgical exposure and uprighting, soft-tissue procedures, incision and drainage, cleft palate/lip procedures, wound debridement and repairs. The course also will explore ICD-10-CM coding principles related to neoplasms, including coding for sequelae, complications and Z codes. Instruction will cover the new 2026 CDT coding updates for incisional biopsies, photobiomodulation therapy and an in-depth review of revisions made to the CDT anesthesia codes along with the latest Medicare policy updates impacting dental coverage. Additionally, the course addresses pathology-related coding, with an emphasis on accurate reporting of biopsy procedures, neoplasm classification and the documentation required to support medical necessity. Instruction also is provided on E/M coding and documentation guidelines. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and apply the significant 2026 revisions to the CDT anesthesia codes, with an emphasis on accurate code selection, documentation requirements and their impact on reimbursement and compliance.
2. Review proper diagnosing principles on neoplasms, sequelae and application of 7th characters.
3. Analyze clinical case studies to code OMS-specific procedures for fractures, TMJ, implants and biopsies.
4. Describe the relationship of coding to third-party payers and its effects on reimbursement. 
5. Demonstrate compliance through appropriate documentation (e.g., use of E/M guidelines) for services provided.

This course consists of multiple units. To complete each unit, you will need your printed course manual and current coding books (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II and CDT).

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

Information regarding this and other online coding courses may be found at AAOMS.org/CodingBilling.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 13.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637.

This dynamic online training program provides the basics of the ICD-10-CM coding system. In this course, participants will learn about the history, structure and format of ICD-10-CM. In addition, participants will learn how to apply correct coding initiatives and guidelines to OMS diagnostic code assignment.

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply ICD-10-CM coding conventions.
2. Review definitions and guidelines to determine the correct code for a specific diagnosis.
3. Demonstrate accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM codes to OMS-related diagnosis.

 Completion of this course requires a current ICD-10-CM coding book.

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 4.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637. 

The AAOMS Coding for Implants and Bone Grafts course is designed for OMSs and their professional staff to implement correct coding initiatives for reporting bone grafts and implants and apply these guidelines to real-life coding scenarios. This course will review processes for verifying coverage with payers, discuss stages of the digital workflow, provide coding tips using both CDT and CPT code sets and apply appropriate coding guidelines for procedures relating to bone grafting and implants.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify steps to determine patient benefits and recognize coverage parameters.
2. Define bone graft and implant procedure codes, nomenclature and descriptors.
3. Compare other separately reportable codes to be used in conjunction with bone graft and implant procedures.
4. Discuss coding options for preprocedural diagnostic services.
5. Analyze real-life OMS coding scenarios while applying the appropriate codes for CDT and CPT.

Completion of this course requires current CPT and CDT coding books. You will need your CPT and CDT coding books to complete the clinical scenarios at the end of the course.

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 3.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637. 

This series includes two one-hour webinars:

Allogenic Bone Grafts for Dental Implants: Science and Techniques on Nov 11 at 6 p.m. CT

Dynamic Navigation Systems in Implant Surgery: From Planning to Placement to Final Impression on Nov 18 at 6 p.m. CT

Dynamic navigation has emerged as an accurate, precise and efficient technique for dental implant placement. In complex ‘all-on’ cases, traditional chairside analog pick up for provisional fabrication can consume up to half the clinical time. However, recent advancements in dynamic navigation systems now allow OMSs to plan implant positions and place implants as well as capture highly accurate impressions using dynamic photogrammetry. This technology enables the seamless delivery of digitally printed or milled provisional and final restoration – eliminating the need for conventional chairside analog pickups. With these innovations, clinicians can now achieve a fully digital, streamlined workflow from planning to final impression. 

*Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the literature on dynamic navigation and its applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery. 
2. Describe the latest techniques for dental implant placement using dynamic navigation systems.
3. Explain workflow strategies that improve collaboration and respond to clinical challenges as they occur.
4. Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence for image optimization for surgical planning.
5. Illustrate the use of dynamic photogrammetry for immediate provisional fabrication with a dynamic navigation system.
6. Describe the application of photogrammetry for final restoration using a dynamic navigation system.

An Internet-based CDE Activity
Original Release Date: November 18, 2025
Expiration Date: November 18, 2028
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
Method of participation: Self-Study

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

Oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures may be submitted to medical insurance, dental insurance, or both– each with distinct coverage, benefits, and billing requirements, including code sets. Accurate coding and billing submission are essential to ensure proper reimbursement and avoid delays or denials. This 90-minute webinar will examine medical and dental coding with a focus on crosswalks for services such as implants, grafts, and anesthesia. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to select the appropriate codes and submit to each type of insurance accurately. 

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Review and compare important elements to appropriate code selection.
2. Differentiate between dental and medical insurance billing and determine the appropriate payer based on specific OMS procedures. 
3. Define the differences in reporting bone grafts, implants, and anesthesia services to medical and dental insurance.  

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: November 12, 2025
Expiration Date: November 12, 2028
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.5 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.