Last week MedLearn Media published an article by Bryan Nordley titled “Defend Against IR Dialysis Circuit Denials: Expert Coding Tips to Promote Success in 2026.”
Today, we are continuing our January look at 2026 CPT code updates. As a reminder there were 5,933 new CPT codes with the January 1
Happy New Year! January brings resolutions, fresh starts, maybe a new diet and also newCPT codes. There were 5,933 new codes as part of the
In 2019, I had an employee health exam, and fortuitously but startlingly discovered I had no sight in my left eye. I rushed my butt
The biggest impacts to clinical documentation integrity (CDI) professionals for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) will not be associated with updates to the ICD-10-CM code
The future of healthcare is undeniably intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI). But for all its promise, AI has become a double-edged scalpel – especially when
Vaccines have been in the news recently, making it a good time to take a look at our coding for vaccinations. In our Alphabetic Index,
The first day of summer will be this week, so it’s a good time for a look at some codes we may be assigning. Summertime
The State of Audio-Only Telehealth Audio-only telehealth was first broadly permitted under emergency COVID-19 public health flexibilities in 2020. Since then, Congress and the Centers
As healthcare continues to evolve in response to technological innovation and changing patient expectations, coding professionals are at the forefront of documenting that transformation. The
Continuing our look at areas where we see confusion we will examine the assignment of the long term use codes for anticoagulants versus antithrombotics/antiplatelets. GoodRx.com,
MedLearn Media is launching an online resource believed to be useful for professional coders, charge capture, compliance, and revenue integrity specialists alike. DrugCode Pro is
Federal auditors are intensifying their focus on inpatient psychiatric facilities, using advanced data analytics to spotlight outliers and pursue high‑dollar repayments. In this high‑impact webcast, Michael Calahan, PA, MBA, Compliance Officer and V.P., Hospital & Physician Compliance, breaks down what regulators are really targeting in IPF-PPS admissions, documentation, treatment and discharge planning. Attendees will learn practical steps to tighten processes, avoid common audit triggers and protect reimbursement and reduce the risk of multimillion-dollar repayment demands.
In this timely session, Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, CPEDC, COPC, breaks down the complexities of Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation so providers can confidently capture the true complexity of their care. Attendees will learn practical, efficient strategies to ensure documentation aligns with current E/M guidelines, supports accurate coding, and reduces audit risk, all without adding to charting time.
Join Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM for The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips, a practical webcast that demystifies the PEPPER and shows you how to turn complex claims data into actionable insights. Dr. Hirsch will explain how to interpret key measures, identify compliance risks, uncover missed revenue opportunities, and understand new updates in the PEPPER, all to help your organization stay ahead of audits and use this powerful data proactively.
Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.
Uncover essential coding insights with nationally recognized coding authority Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS. Through ICD10monitor’s interactive, on‑demand webcast series, Kay walks you through the AHA’s 2026 ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics, translating each update into practical, easy‑to‑apply guidance designed to sharpen precision, ensure compliance, and strengthen day‑to‑day decision‑making. Available shortly after each official release.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s second quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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