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When titans collide, sparks will fly. And that might have been the idea on Tuesday of this week, when President Donald Trump, following the pomp
When titans collide, sparks will fly. And that might have been the idea on Tuesday of this week, when President Donald Trump, following the pomp
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way industries operate, and healthcare is no exception. Since the introduction of generative AI tools like large language models
Happy New Year! You may be planning on hitting the gym a little more frequently, or maybe you are hoping to lose a few pounds.
New personnel changes to the long-running and popular Talk Ten Tuesdays weekly Internet broadcast produced by ICD10monitor have been formally announced. New voices and faces
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Erica Remer was, for nearly seven years, the cohost with Chuck Buck on Talk Ten Tuesday and a member of the ICD10monitor
Hanlon’s Razor, a principle often summarized as “never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by incompetence,” offers a refreshing perspective for tackling
Literature is ripe with classic phrases that seem timelessly apropos. For example, take the partial federal government shutdown. For days, the phrase repeated in the
Medicare, like many other insurers, often pays doctors a standardized rate based on the service they performed. Open heart surgery costs $X, a blood test
While underdosing is no longer a new concept in coding it remains a common area of confusion. Underdosing is when a patient takes less of
You have heard Dr. Ronald Hirsch, and I present on CMS-4204-F which introduces a process for expedited determinations for traditional Medicare beneficiaries who are reclassified
I want to cover a story that was spectacularly overshadowed by the recent assassination of former CEO for UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson. The story is the
A “person of interest” in the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting last Wednesday in midtown Manhattan of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, has been arrested
The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule brings significant changes to payment rates, coverage, and coding for physician services, impacting practices nationwide. Join Stanley Nachimson, MS., as he provides a comprehensive guide to understanding these updates, offering actionable insights on new Medicare-covered services, revised coding rules, and payment policies effective January 1. Learn how to adapt your practices to maintain compliance, maximize reimbursement, and plan for revenue in 2025. Whether you’re a physician, coder, or financial staff member, this session equips you with the tools to navigate Medicare’s evolving requirements confidently and efficiently.
Dr. Ronald Hirsch provides critical details on the new Medicare Appeal Process for Status Changes for patients whose status changes during their hospital stay. He also delves into other scenarios of hospital patients receiving custodial care or medically unnecessary services where patient notifications may be needed along with the processes necessary to ensure compliance with state and federal guidance.
Healthcare organizations face complex regulatory requirements under the No Surprises Act and Price Transparency rules. These policies mandate extensive fee disclosures across settings, and confusion is widespread—many hospitals remain unaware they must post every contracted rate. Non-compliance could lead to costly penalties, financial loss, and legal risks. Join David M. Glaser Esq. as he shows you how to navigate these regulations effectively.
Protect your facility from unwanted audits! Join Becky Jacobsen, BSN, RN, MBS, CCS-P, CPC, CPEDC, CBCS, CEMC, and take a deep dive into both the CMS and AMA guidelines for reporting post operative pain blocks. You’ll learn how to determine if the nerve block is separately codable with real life examples for better understanding. Becky will also cover how to evaluate whether documentation supports medical necessity, offer recommendations for stronger documentation practices, and provide guidance on educating providers about documentation requirements. She’ll include a discussion of appropriate modifier and diagnosis coding assignment so that you can be confident that your billing of post operative pain blocks is fully supported and compliant.
Prepare your organization for the 2025 OPPS updates with expert insights from Tiffani Bouchard, CCS, CRCR, a Revenue Integrity Professional with over 30 years of experience. This webcast will address critical challenges in charge capture and coding, providing clarity on APC policies, C-APC packaging, exclusions, and payer-specific requirements. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and mitigate risks of claim denials. Gain the knowledge needed to implement updates effectively, educate your team, and maintain seamless revenue cycle operations in the face of evolving OPPS complexities.
Join Beth Wolf, MD, CPC, CCDS, for an in-depth webcast on the FY2025 spinal fusion MS-DRG updates. Discover key changes in DRG classification, understand impacts on documentation and CMI, and learn strategies to ensure compliance.
Join Angela Comfort, DBA, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, as she presents effective strategies to strengthen collaboration between CDI, coding, and quality departments in acute care hospitals. Angela will also share guidance on implementing cross-departmental meetings, using shared KPIs, and engaging leadership to foster a culture of collaboration. Attendees will gain actionable tools to optimize documentation accuracy, elevate quality metrics, and drive a unified approach to healthcare goals, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Optimize your outpatient clinical documentation and gain comprehensive knowledge from foundational practices to advanced technologies, ensuring improved patient care and organizational and financial success. This webcast bundle provides a holistic approach to outpatient CDI, empowering you to implement best practices from the ground up and leverage advanced strategies for superior results. You will gain actionable insights to improve documentation quality, patient care, compliance, and financial outcomes.
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