FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Changes Take Effect October 1st
CEU-Approved, Customizable ICD-10 Coding Education Designed for HIM, Coding, & Revenue Cycle Teams
UASI Academy is a subscription-based, CEU-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS education platform designed for revenue cycle leaders who want their coding and CDI teams to stay compliant, accurate, and prepared for reimbursement-critical changes. Our flexible, web-based courses make it easy to maintain high performance while meeting continuing education requirements.
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS updates FY 2026:
487 new codes
38 revisions
28 deletions
Trusted by 550+ hospitals over 40 years, UASI is the premier ICD-10 education partner for HIM directors, coding managers, and revenue cycle leaders.
How will you handle the October 1st icd-10 coding updates without disrupting operations?
Watch our webinar on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Updates for FY 2026 below and learn how these changes going into effect on October 1st will impact your coding and revenue cycle teams. Explore how the UASI Academy learning platform simplifies coder training with AHIMA and AAPC-approved CEUs, flexible web-based courses, and progress tracking to keep coders and CDI specialists up to date and credentialed.
Education Built for Real-World HIM Teams
- CEU-eligible education: All sessions offer AHIMA- and AAPC-approved CEUs to support credential renewal
- Customized by setting: ICD-10-CM education across all patient types, with ICD-10-PCS/MS-DRG coding updates tailored for inpatient hospitals.
- Training that works in practice and not just on paper: Our nationally recognized educators actively apply these codes in the field, ensuring every lesson is pragmatic, actionable, and adaptable.
- Proven partner to 550+ hospitals and providers: Trusted for over four decades to deliver results
What You’ll Get:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| CEUs Approved by AAPC and AHIMA | Earn continuing educEarn CEUs that meet the requirements for maintaining AAPC and AHIMA coding credentials. |
| Custom-Branded Training Platform | Add your organization’s logo, brand colors, and internal messaging to create a cohesive learner experience. |
| Comprehensive Coding and CDI Topics | Access education on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS annual updates, CDI, Risk Adjustment, Denials Management, and Revenue Integrity. |
| Designed for Inpatient, Outpatient, and Professional Fee Settings | Course content supports all care settings, helping teams stay compliant and accurate across specialties. |
| Built-in Progress Tracking and Assessments | Monitor learning outcomes with built-in quizzes, certificates of completion, and reporting features for managers. |
| Built by Experts | Courses are developed by credentialed CDI and coding professionals with extensive experience in real-world healthcare settings. |
Who It’s For — Built for Today’s Overextended Health Information Teams
- HIM leaders managing competing priorities: Support outpatient, professional fee, and inpatient teams with expert-designed updates—while balancing workflow demands, coder competency, and audit readiness.
- Coding managers overseeing diverse skill levels: Ensure consistency and accuracy across novice, mid-level, and veteran coders without slowing productivity.
- CDI & revenue cycle executives guarding financial performance: Protect reimbursement, reduce denials, and streamline operations with proactive, outcomes-driven education.
- Organizations experiencing staffing shortages or turnover: Minimize disruption with scalable education that supports onboarding, cross-training, and continuity of performance.
- Compliance officers and quality teams navigating regulatory complexity: Meet evolving coding and documentation requirements with education that supports accuracy, defensibility, and survey readiness.
CMS’s FY 2026 ICD-10-CM updates bring hundreds of changes—but just a few will have a major impact on reimbursement, case mix, quality reporting, and value-based care. From expanded social determinants of health codes to critical updates in cardiology, behavioral health, obstetrics, and neonatology, these revisions require focused preparation for coding and CDI teams.
View the full article instantly to see the most consequential updates and how your organization should prepare.
What ICD-10 training is required for FY 2026?
FY 2026 requires annual ICD-10-CM education for coders and CDI specialists across all patient care settings. Inpatient coders also need training on ICD-10-PCS updates and MS-DRG coding changes to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance.
Who should take UASI Academy’s ICD-10 training courses?
Our courses are designed for HIM directors, coding managers, CDI leaders, revenue cycle executives, and coding professionals across hospital and physician practice settings.
Are UASI Academy courses CEU-approved?
Yes, all UASI Academy training modules provide continuing education units (CEUs) to help meet certification and compliance requirements. Courses are approved by leading industry organizations, including AHIMA, ACDIS, and AAPC, making them a reliable resource for maintaining professional credentials.
How does UASI Academy differ from other ICD-10 training providers?
UASI Academy features nationally recognized, credentialed educators with an average of 25 years of hands-on coding and CDI experience. This web-based, self-paced education is built on a practical, results-driven curriculum trusted by more than 550 hospitals and physician groups for over 40 years.
