Are you just a Medical Coder?

This week we dive into the Revenue Cycle as it relates to Medical Coding. We encourage all to think about how their role as a Medical Coder is a peice of that Cycle and how we approach that role will effect all members of a Healthcare facility. Ultimately it effects the patient. Do you know you are more than a Medical Coder?

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Breaking Down the Global Package for ENT Services

In this special episode I am joined by my friend Barbara Cobuzzi MBA CPC COC CPC-P CPC-I CPCO CENTC CMCS. We will catch up with her and see what she’s been up to.
We will break down the Global Package for ENT Services and discuss

Common issues in ENT Audits
Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries
Modifier 58 vs 78
Appropriate use of Modifier 59 and CMS X(ESPU)

Contact her at http://crnhealthcare.com/
You will also want to check out our ENT Virtual Summit On Demand

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Unpacking the Global Package

In this weeks episode we continue our discussion from last week and discuss the purpose of the Global Surgical Package. It is a lot to discuss so we will break it up into 2 episodes.

This week we will review:

• Modifier 57
• The Medicare Physician Fee Indicators
• What is Included in the Global Package Interpreting 0, 10 and 90 day Packages
• You can learn more about these modifiers as it relates to Orthopedic Services at our Upcoming Virtual Summit July 13-14 and earn 15 CEUS! Sign up today! Register Here

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Modifier 25: A Story of Compliance

In this weeks episode we are joined by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICDCM. She is a repeat guest and we are very excited to discuss Modifier 25. It has been in the news lately and a very controversial Modifier for years now.
We will discuss:

Modifier 25 Definition
News from Commercial Payers
OIG report from 2005
Using Authoritative Guidance

Check out these cool references:
OIG Report
CMS Global Booklet
Fact Sheet
CMS Processing Manual
Check out the Podcast Paint the Medical Picture
Check out our Upcoming Ortho-Care Virtual Summit where we dig into Using Modifier 25 for Orthopedics

This episode qualifies for a CEU for our All  Patreon Squad Members. Become a member today at www.patreon.com/lifeasacoder

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Replay: Telehealth challenges during the PHE and Beyond

We are on Vacation this week. Check out a replay of one of my favorite episodes with my dear friend Christine Hall

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Are you a Patient Advocate?

In this episode we will chat with Jared Walker, Founder at Dollar For where the goal is Advocating for patients to eliminate medical debt. We are all patients at one point in our life. The Burdens to provide healthcare are great for providers and healthcare staff but the burden for patients are great indeed!

According to Jared ” Many patients are involved in payment agreements and going into debt for medical bills they do not have to pay”

Let’s discuss:

• Charity Care
• Patient Advocacy
• Medical Bill Education
• Being a proactive patient

Want to volunteer? Join NOW as a Volunteer and help Dollar For continue to #crush medical debt

Jared and I will both be speaking at the Healthcare Advocate Summit September 7-9 in New Orleans. Get your Tickets: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com/

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