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The CodeCast Podcast | Medical Billing & Coding Insights

The Business Side of Medicine ~ Coding, Reimbursement and Compliance for Physician Practices

National Speaker and Healthcare Consultant, Auditor and Educator, Terry Fletcher CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CMSCS, , ACS-CA, SCP-CA, QMGC, QMCRC, QMPM knows from over 30 years medical reimbursement industry experience that Coding, Billing and Compliance for physician practices and hospitals can be tough to navigate. Her CodeCast® Podcast series will share insights to current rules and regulations the Medicare payer requires, along with Commercial Insurance plans’ rules and reimbursement challenges. Discover revenue opportunities to maximize reimbursement in your medical practice, focusing on different medical specialties and platforms each episode.

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RCM Updates For 4th Quarter

RCM Updates for 4th Quarter

October 8, 2024

In this edition of the CodeCast podcast, Terry discusses the “subtle changes” to look for in the ICD-10-CM updates effective October 1st. Also, Terry clears up understanding the UHC Gold …

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Telemedicine "Webside Manner"

Telemedicine “Webside Manner”

October 1, 2024

According to the AMA, most physicians lack training in “webside manner.” Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System surveyed 1,213 patients …

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Charging patients cash for "insurance covered" services

Charging patients cash for “insurance covered” services

September 24, 2024

Many practices offer cash payment options to avoid insurance billing, hoping to reduce administrative burden or boost revenue. However, this practice of charging cash for services that could be billed …

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Sometimes the rules are as "clear as mud"

Sometimes the rules are as “clear as mud”

September 17, 2024

Sometimes there are coding, compliance, and billing questions that we struggle to find answers to in any published guidance or specific regulatory rules. This week on the CodeCast podcast, Terry …

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Does ICD-10-CM Codes Claim Position Matter?

Does ICD-10-CM Codes Claim Position Matter?

September 10, 2024

In this episode Terry discusses the importance of ICD-10-CM codes on billing claims. She also clarifies the ICD-10-CM General Guidelines on Borderline Diagnoses, Laterality, Acute versus Chronic Conditions, and when …

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G2211 CMS FAQ Sheet Released

G2211 CMS FAQ Sheet Released

September 3, 2024

CMS released their FAQ sheet for the add-on code HCPCS G2211, to office visits. The sheet clarifies where denials and grey areas for reporting. Tune in as Terry goes over …

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Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Coding, Billing, and Compliance Questions

Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Coding, Billing, and Compliance Questions

August 27, 2024

In this episode of the CodeCast podcast, Terry discusses ABI billing, Level 5 Drug Toxicity options, Aortic Stenosis ICD-10-CM coding, and some questions related to the 2025 CMS proposals. Listen …

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Transfer of Care Modifiers

Transfer of Care Modifiers

August 20, 2024

CMS proposes expanding the transfer of care modifiers, -54, -55, and -56 to better “value” the global surgery CPT codes. However, this may cause more confusion for surgeons and medical …

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Coding a Heart Cath

Coding a Heart Cath

August 13, 2024

This edition of the CodeCast podcast focuses on coding heart caths. When coding for cardiac catheterizations, if you don’t have a working knowledge of this specialty it can be a …

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E&M Comparison

E&M Comparison

August 6, 2024

Terry takes us down memory lane in an E/M refresher. She covers what changed with the CPT E/M section – that was updated in 2019, 2020, and 2021 – to …

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Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Coding, Billing, and Compliance Questions

Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Coding, Billing, and Compliance Questions

July 30, 2024

This week on the CodeCast podcast Terry returns with her Top 10 Tuesday Q&A series. Join us as Terry covers questions covering risk support for E/M, Telehealth in the hospital setting, …

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CMS Newsroom Update: Physician Fee Schedule 2025

CMS Newsroom Update: Physician Fee Schedule 2025

July 23, 2024

CMS published their PFS on July 10th. You have 90 days to comment and be heard on these changes including the proposed 2.93% reduction to the Physician Fee schedule. In …

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Office Visit with Preventative Med

Office Visit with Preventative Med

July 16, 2024

Terry discusses when it is and isn’t appropriate to report a preventative visit with an office visit on the same date. How did the patient present? What is the share …

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NCCI Updates 30.2 and No Show Appointments

NCCI Updates 30.2 and No Show Appointments

July 9, 2024

In today’s episode of the CodeCast podcast, Terry updates you on the latest CMS NCCI Edits, effective July 1st. She gives you the insight on the PTP and MUEs expected, …

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Principle Care Management (PCM)

Principle Care Management (PCM)

July 2, 2024

Principal Care Management (PCM) services are services for a single high-risk disease, 30 minutes a month, personally provided by a physician or NPP. This is for patients with one complex …

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Top 10 Coding and Billing Mistakes – Let's Fix It!

Top 10 Coding and Billing Mistakes – Let’s Fix It!

June 25, 2024

Can you guess the main reason why medical billing claims are rejected? According to recent studies, most clinics account for 15-25% of inaccurately submitted monthly claims. Those inaccuracies must be …

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Trigger Point Injections and LCDs

Trigger Point Injections and LCDs

June 18, 2024

You must make sure your providers and coders understand the overarching LCD criteria for reporting TPIs (Trigger Point Injections). As of April 1st, five MACs have tightened their rules for …

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Are you a Coder or a Biller?

Are you a Coder or a Biller?

June 11, 2024

How do you know if your role is classified as a Coder or a Biller? Coders typically work in the back end of the facility, focused on interpreting medical records …

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