The most comprehensive IR coding education program—updated for 2026 

Master the complexities of interventional radiology coding with expert-led education designed specifically for IR physicians, APPs, practice administrators and coding professionals. 

IR Coding Academy provides practical, real-world instruction to help you improve coding accuracy, strengthen documentation, support compliant reimbursement and stay current with today's rapidly evolving coding landscape. 

New for 2026! Your enrollment now includes the latest 2026 Coding Update, along with 2024 and 2025 coding updates, helping you stay current with the latest CPT® changes, CMS guidance and payer requirements. 

Designed for IR professionals 

IR Coding Academy is designed for: 

• Interventional radiologists 
• Advanced practice providers (APPs) 
• Practice administrators 
• Billing and coding professionals 

Whether you're building a foundation in interventional radiology coding or expanding your expertise, this comprehensive program provides practical guidance to support accurate coding, compliant documentation and appropriate reimbursement. 

Course overview 

IR Coding Academy provides in-depth instruction across the full spectrum of interventional radiology coding. Through a structured series of expert-led webinars, participants build a strong foundation in coding principles, documentation requirements and procedure-specific guidance while staying current with today's evolving reimbursement landscape. 

Core coding principles 

• Evaluation & Management (E/M) services for IR (MDM vs. time-based coding) 
• Documentation requirements 
• Correct code selection 
• Bundling VS Packaging 
• NCCI edits  
• Modifiers  
• Medicare and private payer guidance 
• Annual coding updates 

Procedure-specific instruction 

• Diagnostic and interventional angiography 
• Neurointerventional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures 
• Renal, genitourinary, biliary, dialysis and venous interventions 
• Pain management and musculoskeletal procedures 
• Central venous catheter and general IR procedures 
• Interventional oncology, including Y-90, TACE and tumor ablation 
• Lower extremity vascular procedures, including 2026 code updates 

Annual coding updates 

• 2026 Coding Update 
• 2025 Coding Update 
• 2024 Coding Update 
• New, revised and deleted CPT® codes 
• Category I and Category III code updates 
• NCCI policy changes 
• CMS guidance 

Real-world application

Throughout the curriculum, faculty emphasize essential coding concepts, including vascular anatomy, catheter selection, procedural hierarchy, bundling rules, sequencing of services and compliant documentation. 

Using real-world clinical scenarios, participants learn to:

• Navigate complex procedural coding 
• Differentiate bundled from separately reportable services 
• Apply coding principles to support accurate reimbursement 
• Strengthen documentation to support compliant coding 

Expert faculty 

Learn from nationally recognized leaders in interventional radiology and coding. 

Abouelmagd Makramalla, MD, MHA 

Alexander Dabrowiecki, MD, RPVI 

Ammar Sarwar, MD 

Ashok Bhanushali, MD, MBA, FSIR 

Christina Marks, MD, CIRCC 

David Tabriz, MD, MBA 

Joseph Miller, MD, MSHA, MS, RCCIR 

Julie Bulman, MD 

Melody Mulaik, MSHS 

Robert Kennedy, MD, FSIR 

Shekher Maddineni, MD, FSIR 

Teri Bedard, BA, RT(R)(T), CPC

Learning objectives 

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: 

1. Apply core IR coding principles to accurately support documentation and coding for diagnostic and interventional procedures, including appropriate use of E/M services, time-based coding, and medical decision-making. 
2. Differentiate bundled versus separately reportable services across arterial, venous, neurointerventional, oncology, dialysis, and general IR procedures to support compliant coding and reduce reimbursement risk. 
3. Recognize how procedural hierarchy, vascular anatomy, and catheter selection impact code assignment, sequencing, and documentation requirements in complex interventional radiology cases. 

Invest in your coding expertise 

Whether you're new to interventional radiology coding or looking to stay current with the latest coding changes, IR Coding Academy provides the comprehensive education, expert instruction and practical guidance you need to code with confidence.