Mastering the 2026 Regulatory Changes
A complimentary, hands-on boot camp for audiology professionals ready to master the new coding landscape.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Fuel Medical Headquarters, Camas, WA
Event Overview
The 2026 regulatory changes are here, and your billing workflow needs to keep pace. Join us at Fuel Medical headquarters for an immersive day of learning, problem-solving and connection with fellow audiology professionals.
You’ll walk out with the clarity and confidence to own your billing process. Practical tools, documentation templates and a clear understanding of the new time-based codes, medical necessity requirements and compliance essentials—all in your back pocket.
What To Expect:
- Morning instruction covering everything from Medicare LCDs to the 2026 code set
- Hands-on afternoon workshop where you’ll troubleshoot real billing scenarios
- Industry updates from Fuel leadership
- Plenty of time to connect over lunch and happy hour
Featured Speaker
Michelle Netoskie
COPM, CPC, CPPM, CPMA, COC, CPB, CRC, CPC-I
Billing, Coding & Compliance Manager
Fuel Medical Group
Michelle brings more than three decades of revenue cycle management experience and deep expertise in otolaryngology and audiology coding. A national speaker, author and certified instructor, she has the rare ability to make complex billing concepts click. Whether you’re untangling modifier rules or building smarter documentation workflows, Michelle will give you the tools to get it right.
Agenda
8:30 a.m.
Arrival & Welcome
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Coding Masterclass:
- Medical Necessity
- Supervision Rules
- 2026 Time-Based Codes
- Smart Documentation
- Compliance Essentials
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch at MESA
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Billing Workshop:
- Troubleshoot Real Cases
- Tackle VOB/EOB Problems
- Refine Your Waiver Language
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Industry Updates from Fuel Leadership
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Happy Hour
What You’ll Learn
Master the 2026 Code Set
Get fluent in the 12-code hearing device set (92628–92637) and the “Half-Plus-One” timing rule now in effect.
Defend Your Medical Necessity
Learn how to document clinical triggers for diagnostic follow-ups and use Modifier AB correctly under Direct Access rules.
Build Smarter Documentation
Move beyond canned verbiage with “Smart Templates” that capture what payers actually need to see.
Stay Compliant, Protect Revenue
Understand the No Surprises Act, Good Faith Estimate and how to navigate participating vs. non-participating status.
Takeaways
Every attendee receives:
- One-Sheet on the 2026 Audiology Codes
- Cheat Sheet for Time-Based Code Compliance
- Documentation Requirements Quick Reference
CEU Information
Continuing Education Units pending approval through AAA, ADA, ASHA and ASCENT.
Registration
This event is complimentary. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
Questions?
Fuel Medical Group Headquarters 314 NE Birch Street
Camas, WA 98607
Location
Contact us at (360) 210-5658 or reach out to your regional manager.