最佳Talk Tuesday播客 (2024)

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Talk Ten Tuesdays Tech Report: Automating Physician Queries 28:36

5d ago28:36

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He was enthralling as he explained his revolutionary technology that empowers healthcare professionals to make crucial decisions in real time that improve patient care. Dr. Gerasimos Petratos, founder and CEO for HITEKS, had successfully automated the tenuous physician query process. In our continuing series of technical reporting, “Healthcare Tech…

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Analyzing America’s Collective Mental Health, Post-Election 31:26

12d ago31:26

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In the wake of last Tuesday’s Presidential Election, the producers of ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays have invited world-renowned psychiatrist H. Steven Moffic, MD to analyze America’s collective psyche. As in all election outcomes, there were losers and winners. Yet how we, as Americans, manifest these feelings will be the essence of the next l…

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The IV Drought: A Survival Guide for Healthcare Heroes 27:28

19d ago27:28

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Feeling parched? Well, you’re not alone. Hospitals across the country are dealing with a saline shortage. Thanks to Hurricane Helene’s unwelcome visit to the Baxter International facility in North Carolina, your IV bags may be running low. Imagine a busy highway suddenly reduced to a single lane: that’s what this IV shortage feels like for impacted…

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Don’t Code for Panic: Understanding the New Medicare Appeal Process 29:06

26d ago29:06

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The panic was widespread. Rumors were flying. Cellphone alarms were sounding. From large hospital conference rooms to upholstered cubicles, everyone seemed to have the same sense of disbelief and mounting frustration: Acentra Health (previously Kepro) had announced a new appeal process for Medicare patients – specifically, those whose status change…

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Rules of Engagement: Learning to Code Better, Faster, and More Accurately 31:00

1M ago31:00

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The Rules of Engagement for medical coding and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) are based on four authoritative sources: the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Coding Guidelines, the American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic Advice, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding, and practice briefs. Th…

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Q4 Coding Clinic: The Autopsy Report 31:16

1M ago31:16

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The American Hospital Association’s (AHA’s) Coding Clinic edition for the fourth quarter of 2024 has been published, and it includes several key changes of which providers nationwide should take heed. And that is why the producers of ICD10monitor have invited renowned subject matter expert Dr. James S. Kennedy to delve into the details and provide …

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Health and Longevity 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Health and longevity are within reach for everyone, no matter from where you’re starting. And it’s never too late to begin. During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, Dr. Nick van Terheyden will cover some key areas upon which to focus so you can start bringing about improvements in your life by making small, consistent changes that are exp…

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Eleven Key Takeaways from the 2025 ICD-10 Code Updates 28:58

2M ago28:58

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code updates for the 2025 fiscal year (FY). The FY 2025 ICD-10-CM updates introduce more than 300 code changes, including 252 new codes, 13 deletions, and 36 revisions, reflecting ongoing ad…

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Sleep Deprivation: Study Reveals Serious Health Implications 29:51

2M ago29:51

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Sleep is essential for all living organisms, from jellyfish to humans, and even bacteria have phases that resemble rest. Experiments show that severe sleep deprivation is lethal, as seen in rats, fruit flies, and Randy Gardner's 1964 11-day sleepless experiment. But what does it mean for you? Join Dr Nick as he explores a natural experiment in slee…

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Dissecting the Holy Grail of Medical Record Coding 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Elusive and seemingly unattainable, the crux of medical record coding essentially can be distilled into these apparently irreconcilable elements—accuracy, speed and knowledge. Overlay on this current situation the incessant need to be aware of constant updates, inevitable staffing changes, the apparent searching for some 74,000 codes and the ensuin…

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WARNING: The Healthcare Bermuda Triangle 29:01

2M ago29:01

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Ships and airplanes apparently vanish into thin air. Mystery abounds. It’s the legendary Bermuda Triangle. But wait! Might there also be a healthcare Bermuda Triangle? Internationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. H. Steven Moffic will make the case for just that during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays. Dr. Moffic will report on the three key…

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Making the Case for Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Coding and CDI Costs 29:30

3M ago29:30

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As senior healthcare leaders and stakeholders continue to look for ways to reduce coding and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) resource expenditures, making the business case for new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) has never been more essential than it is right now. That is why the ICD10monitor producers of the popular Talk Ten…

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The Patient Safety Structural Measure: A New Initiative Designed to Reduce Medical Errors 28:42

3M ago28:42

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Recognizing that preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries are estimated to account for the deaths of 250,000 people annually, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded public reporting by hospitals on rates of patient safety events. Furthermore, CMS recently introduced the Patient Safety Structural Measure, effecti…

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2025 OPPS Proposed Rule: Important Changes Coming to the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program 28:51

3M ago28:51

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule includes proposed policies that align with several key goals for the agency, one of which is promoting safe, effective, patient-centered care. CMS has several quality measure changes being proposed to the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporti…

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Is AI a Game-Changer for Coding and CDI? 31:36

4M ago31:36

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News reports, essays, and technical papers continue to laud the efficacy of generative article intelligence (AI) in healthcare. But what about AI and its application to the revenue cycle? Cassi Birnbaum, formerly the administrative director at Stanford Medicine Health Care, is set to return to Talk Ten Tuesday with an exclusive report on how AI can…

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National Coding Roundup: Preparing for the New FY2025 IPPS Final Rule 30:37

4M ago30:37

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The summer is here, and it’s raining codes. There are ICD-10 codes, CPT® codes, and the Z codes. Plus, coming up is the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule, which is expected to contain some new codes and deletions of others, for an expected net total increase of ICD-10 codes. In preparation, the producers at ICD10monitor ha…

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Scorching Reality: The Health Impacts of Excess Heat and Climate Change 29:59

4M ago29:59

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As global temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent, the connection between climate change and rising heat is undeniable. The results are not limited to uncontrolled wildfires but extend to widespread health consequences of excess heat from immediate threats like heat exhaustion and heat stroke to the exacerbation of chronic conditions s…

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2025 OPPS Proposed Rule: Significant Changes Impacting Medicare Payments Revealed 30:37

4M ago30:37

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule for the 2025 calendar year (CY). This published information outlines significant changes impacting Medicare payment policies for hospital outpatient services. Key proposals include adjustments to payment rates, updates to t…

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In Deference to HIM: Chevron Explained 34:27

5M ago34:27

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What is “Chevron deference?” And why is it important – especially to health information management (HIM) professionals? And who among the most learned and wise HIM professionals is arguably best qualified to report on this otherwise arcane judicial principle? That would be the legendary Rose T. Dunn. Dunn has offered to speak on this topic during t…

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Hello, CMS: Are You Listening? Add-on Code G2211 29:31

5M ago29:31

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Where in the world is G2211? Both payers and providers still report lack of information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about use of this code. If you remember, CMS promised stakeholders an FAQ document back in January. To date it has not been released. And yet, knowing how to document the service is probably the most-asked …

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Why MedPac Chapter 12 is Fast Gaining Attention 29:13

5M ago29:13

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Each year the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MedPAC, provides Congress a report on the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) payment systems, the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, and the Medicare prescription drug program (Medicare Part D). Within the MedPAC report is also the often (until now) under-reported Chapter 12. During the next live editio…

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Mental Health Coping Strategies for Brutal Summer Heat 30:11

5M ago30:11

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With summertime fast approaching, also on the horizon are the inevitable stressors leading to increased psychiatric diagnoses and possible surges in psychopathologies. As temperatures increase, so do incidents of mental health unrest – tempers flaring, mood disorders, and possible cognitive impairment. That is why, with summer officially entering o…

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Food for Thought: Food as Medicine 27:29

6M ago27:29

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He once explained to us the value of sleep, and gave tips on how to get more of the once-devalued therapy. That was then. This is now. And during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, Dr. Nick van Terheyden will turn his attention to another vital healthcare issue: nutrition. This buzzworthy topic is becoming increasingly relevant as the Whit…

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National Coding News Roundup 28:55

6M ago28:55

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Welcome to the 600th live edition of the long-running Talk Ten Tuesdays broadcast, produced by ICD10monitor. In commemorating this special edition, the producers are pleased to welcome the legendary Rose T. Dunn, chief operating officer at First Class Solutions, Inc. in St. Louis, a healthcare information management leader since 1988. Rose is the a…

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Mental Health Report: Coping with Psychopathologies 28:26

6M ago28:26

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In recognition of May’s National Mental Health Awareness Month, ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays have invited world-renowned psychiatrist and award-winning author H. Steven Moffic, MD to update his theory of social psychopathologies for the next live edition of the weekly Internet radio broadcast. According to Dr. Moffic, those are harmful indivi…

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Modifier 25: Where, When, and How to Use It Correctly 30:30

6M ago30:30

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As if buried in shifting sands like a booby trap, Modifier 25 is poised to wreak havoc on claims when it’s appended incorrectly to an evaluation and management (E&M) charge – typically to indicate a separate service on the same date of service. So, what’s a provider to do? When is it actually appropriate to append Modifier 25? How do providers indi…

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Is There a Code for Greed? 28:51

7M ago28:51

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The ongoing consolidation of independent physician practices, in many cases resulting in ownership by private equity groups and large health systems, is causing a shift from traditional medicine to the corporate practice of medicine. The result often is not in the best interest of patients, given that the focus tends to be on maximizing profits rat…

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Out with the Old, In with the New: Patient Access Systems 31:21

7M ago31:21

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There’s a renewed sense of urgency. Today’s healthcare providers must modernize their approach to patient access and financial clearance operations, according to Matt Bridge, senior vice president of AGS Health and the special guest during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays. Bridge is expected to report on the pitfalls of using outdated pat…

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Sleep: Underrated, Undervalued, and Now a U.S. Health Crisis 31:58

7M ago31:58

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Tired of tossing and turning? You’re not alone. A Gallup poll released last Monday revealed that 57 percent of Americans said they would feel better if they could get more sleep. And that is why ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays invited Dr. Nick van Terheyden – to investigate our national sleep crisis. During the next live edition of the long-runn…

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Transforming Patient Access Services: A Blueprint for Healthcare Success 29:46

7M ago29:46

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Properly managed patient identity queues are the foundation of an effective master person index that minimizes issues and facilitates streamlined care coordination. Conversely, unresolved identity queue backlogs can have costly implications for patient care, safety, and revenue integrity. It’s a growing problem with a time-consuming, resource-inten…

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Saluting World Health Day in Preparation for ICD-11 27:46

8M ago27:46

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World Health Day will be observed on Sunday, April 7 but on Tuesday, April 9, 10 a.m. Eastern Time, Talk Ten Tuesday will recognize World Health Day with the special guest appearance of Lorraine Fernandes, immediate past president (2019-2022) of the International Federation of Health Information Management Association (IFHIMA). Today, Fernandes ser…

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Data Breaches: What Every Coder Needs to Know 33:04

8M ago33:04

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The continued onslaught of cybersecurity attacks is only getting worse. These attacks have impacted the healthcare system in dramatic fashion, starting with the Change Healthcare payment network being brought down. Hopefully, everyone – including coders – will be more vigilant and wary of potential attacks and attempts to breach security. The const…

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New Code W44: The Ins and Outs of New Foreign Bodies 28:49

8M ago28:49

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In a move towards greater specificity, the nation’s healthcare providers have a new ICD-10-CM code category: Code W44. Having gone into effect October 2023, the new code category (foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice) is seen as enhancing specificity, although Code W45 had already existed for foreign bodies entering through the s…

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Looking Ahead to What the Future Holds with ICD-11 27:11

8M ago27:11

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On the horizon, looming like an ominous thunderhead, is ICD-11. But wait! There’s more: the expanding role of coding in big data, for example. The evolving healthcare IT, and how it will redefine the coding profession. All this and more is coming your way. That’s why ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays invited senior healthcare consultant Angela Com…

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The Code that Keeps on Giving: G2211 32:20

9M ago32:20

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Code G2211 continues to be a gift disguised as something else. As many nuances surrounding the code continue to linger, there are still some areas that are not as clear-cut as many healthcare professionals would prefer. As a refresher, G2211 allows providers (primary care, as well as specialists) to bill for additional cognitive work effort that is…

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Hospital Star Ratings: How to Earn Back Fallen Stars 31:12

9M ago31:12

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How many hospital star ratings does your facility have? Do you know? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Apparently, many coders and clinical documentation integrity specialists (CDISs) don’t know. But you should know. That’s why ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays have invited Michelle Wieczorek, a registered nurse (RN) and a CDI authority, to explain …

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Ep. 48 - Sonja Corbitt and YOU 19:47

9M ago19:47

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You can train with Sonja Corbitt LIVE and stay for the community, if you're interested in Coaching! In spite of the sound glitches, I think you'll enjoy this episode and be just as excited as I am!由Lisa Mladinich

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Good News: The Flip Side of Social Psychopathologies 29:57

9M ago29:57

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During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, award-winning author H. Steven Moffic, MD, considered to rank among the world’s most renowned psychiatrists, will report on what he calls “social psychoexemplaries” – the other side of what he reported two weeks ago on social psychopathologies. Moffic, in his popular daily column in Psychiatric Tim…

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Cavedweller, from 0 to 100,000+ listeners, a music artist that didn't give up ep32 34:11

9M ago34:11

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Cavedweller is a music producer and live performer from Geelong, Australia. We catch up with him from where we left off since our first talk. From having barely anyone listening to his music, to now having 100,000+ listeners on all streaming platforms. He has just released his debut album called "Formations." We take a deep dive and get to know the…

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Safe Handling Instructions for Code G2211 30:20

9M ago30:20

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What are the “do’s” and “don’ts” for the safe handling of HCPCS code G2211, used to report payment to physicians and other qualified healthcare providers for the additional work required to adequately care for patients with serious or complex conditions? The code is now payable for the 2024 calendar year (CY). Not only has the code quickly become e…

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Leveraging Revenue Cycle Management: New Series Begins Today 32:23

9M ago32:23

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Achieving high-performing revenue cycle management (RCM) begins with understanding where your healthcare organization falls on the RCM Maturity Framework, according to Matt Bridge, senior vice president for AGS Health. Bridge, who will be the special guest during the next upcoming edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, says this four-stage framework informs…

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Searching for a New Z Code: Psychopathologies 29:46

10M ago29:46

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We are all familiar with DSM-5 and ICD-10 for the classification of various mental disorders. Both, but especially ICD, also cover some of the social conditions needing medical attention that may or may not be connected to the primary disorder or illness. ICD does that in the Z codes. However, Z codes are used infrequently. Moreover, many social pr…

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Ep. 47 - Athanasius on the Divine Harmony 12:10

10M ago12:10

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Tune in today for a little dose of holy inspiration from St. Athanasius, who simply but powerfully describes God bringing all of His creation into harmony, like a musician, tuning a stringed instrument, with all its varied and beautiful notes. It’s accessible and so, so beautiful.由Lisa Mladinich

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There’s a New Code in Town: Condition Code 92 29:58

10M ago29:58

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New Condition Code 92 is here, and it’s effective now. The code outlines the billing requirement for intensive outpatient program services for hospital outpatient departments, critical access hospitals (CAHs), and community mental health centers (CMHCs). To explain what you need to know about correctly billing the new Condition Code 92 during the n…

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Ep. 46 - Very Good Gifts 18:43

10M ago18:43

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Today, I’d like to invite you to step into the mystery of a holy paradox that—even in the imperfect use of your natural gifts and in all your doubts and most persistent struggles—God wants to use you and your gifts, right here and right now, to bless you and help change the world.由Lisa Mladinich

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Decoding the Enigmatic Code G2211 30:26

10M ago30:26

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Shrouded in controversy, the HCPCS code G2211 was released in 2021, proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to pay physicians and other qualified healthcare providers for the additional work required to adequately care for patients with serious or complex conditions. The code is now payable for calendar year (CY) 2024. The jo…

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Ep. 45 - Not Yet 11:41

10M ago11:41

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Ouch. I didn’t take time to pray and discern, but instead rashly entered into a major commitment that immediately brought a period of intense suffering and regret. Join me for the story of how coming back into alignment with God’s plan—and His timing—helped me to hear Him say, “Not yet,” and be restored to peace.…

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Ep. 44 - Standing for Victory 31:04

10M ago31:04

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What does it mean to stand for victory? What might it mean for you? And what might that first small FIAT look like? Join me today in and exciting reflection on standing for victory.由Lisa Mladinich

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Never Before Reported: The Impact of 2021 E&M Changes on 2024 E&M Coding 27:54

11M ago27:54

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Last year, healthcare professionals saw many of the rules for evaluation and management (E&M) services that were implemented in 2021 now applied to 2023 E&M codes. This included codes representing services for hospital inpatient care (99221-99223 and 99231-99233), emergency department visits (99281-99285), nursing facility visits (99307-99210), and…

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Ep. 43 - Getting Smaller 13:25

11M ago13:25

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This is me very raw and spontaneous talking about a nuanced insight that is shaking up my world in a very good way. I hope it blesses you, too.由Lisa Mladinich

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