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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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eVisits the Portal Connection
November 22, 2022
There has been a lot of confusion, on when it is appropriate to bill for e-Visits, using CPT codes 99421-99423 and HCPCS codes G2061-G2063, as applicable. The patient must verbally …
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Are they really extending the PHE again?
November 15, 2022
The U.S. will extend the COVID-19 public health emergency through at least April 11, 2023, Biden administration officials confirmed to CNBC on November 11th. But why? Does this make sense …
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The Medicare Final Rule and 2023 PFS Summary
November 8, 2022
The Medicare 2023 PFS and the CMS Final Rule were published on November 1st. In this episode of the CodeCast podcast, Terry does a deep dive into the specifics so …
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Understanding Preventative Medicine Codes
November 1, 2022
This episode of the CodeCast Podcast discusses Preventative Medicine confusion and how to explain to your patients the difference between IPPE, AWV, and Routine Annual PEs. Terry Fletcher will explain …
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Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Telehealth Compliance Risks
October 25, 2022
HHS recently published a data brief on Telehealth Compliance Risks during the first year of the pandemic. It outlines what they are investigating, what you should be aware of, and …
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The front desk is your starting point for an efficient office
October 18, 2022
In this episode of the CodeCast podcast, Terry Fletcher discusses the front desk staff and how they are key to a practice’s success. Tune in to find out how you …
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Using The 25 Modifier Correctly
October 11, 2022
Making the Decision to use -25 can be a tough one because first, you need to know if the “significant separately identifiable” CPT definition was met. Second, the coding provider …
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Time-Based EM Coding
October 4, 2022
When a provider uses time as the factor to determine the level of care, how do they document what elements were done regarding that time? A statement that says “greater …
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Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – No Surprises Act Top
September 27, 2022
The No Surprises Act took effect on January 1, 2022, and has had dramatic effects on how U.S. healthcare providers are required to conduct their business operations. The NSA seeks …
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ICD-10-CM 2023 Update
September 20, 2022
October 1st is the effective date for the biggest change in diagnosis coding in a few years. There will be almost five times as many new codes in 2023 than …
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Business of Medicine Acronyms
September 13, 2022
In this day and age of texting, shortcuts, and acronyms, Terry takes a look at the Business of Medicine Acronyms you can use every day. Terry also talks about the …
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ICD10-CM Colon Polyps Coding
September 6, 2022
In this episode of the CodeCast Podcast, Terry gets into specialty coding ICD10-CM for gastro and colon polyp coding. Terry also discusses ICD10-CM codes for bullying and the AHA definitions …
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Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – E/M 2023 Update Quick Look
August 30, 2022
New 2023 E/M Guidelines were recently proposed, each with its own interpretation. Join Terry for a quick look at expectations for 2023 for Evaluation and Management Services, which will hopefully …
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Hospice Modifiers and Remote Workspace
August 23, 2022
Terry Fletcher returns with another episode of the CodeCast Podcast to discuss hospice modifiers when Part B services are performed during a Part A hospice stay. Remote or work-from-home employee …
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Information Blocking Realities
August 16, 2022
The HIPAA Right of Access gives people the right to inspect their protected health information that is held by a HIPAA-covered entity, check the information for errors, and request that …
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ICD-10-CM coding for migraines, arrhythmias, and more
August 9, 2022
This edition of the CodeCast podcast defines migraine, arrhythmia, and signs or symptoms language with ICD-10-CM rules, so that diagnosis coding can be easier to capture. It’s all a puzzle …
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CMS Strategic Plan for 2022
August 2, 2022
In this episode of the CodeCast Podcast Terry Fletcher goes over the published CMS Strategic Plan. This plan will affect provider practice workflows, along with clarifications on EM Data Points, …
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Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Mixed Bag of Coding Questions
July 26, 2022
In this episode of the CodeCast, Terry continues her Top 10 Tuesday series with allergy, orthopedic, 25 modifier, and cardiology questions, plus more. These responses can impact your workflows along …
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