A podcast showcasing the connections in Healthcare Data, Compliance and Patient Care
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Healthcare Crossroads
A podcast showcasing the connections in Healthcare Data, Compliance and Patient Care
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- 98
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- 2020 – 2023
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- Jun 2023
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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 facil…
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 issu…
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 Physic…
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:…
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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcrossroads/message
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 provide…
Podiatry 101
We have a great Bonus Episode for everyone with my special guest Jessyka Burke. We discuss the ins and outs of Podiatry Billing and Coding Challenges. Routine Footcare NCCI Bunion Coding Hammertoe Know your LCD Policies --- Send in a voice …
Are you a Healthcare Advocate?
In this episode we highlight why we are all here in the Business of Healthcare. To provide access to care for the patient population. It doesn’t matter what our role is, we have an obligation to fight for the patient so they can get what th…
Is your staff up to the Challenge?
In this week's episode I dig into the heart of getting your providers paid. Many of the breakdown starts with the data collected at the time of the appointment. In my career I started at the front desk. The most important role beside the Ph…
What's the Law got to do with it?
In this Bonus episode I am joined by Kimberly Clayson of Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss as we give you a preview of the legal issues facing the industry and some insight into No surprise billing that she we give us at the Orthopedic Conferen…
What Triggers a Behavioral Health Audit?
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 6! We are happy to invite our first guest of the Season Laurie Bouzarelos MHA,CPC on the show today to talk about Behavioral Health audits. Laurie Bouzarelos, MHA, CPC is a health care consultant with a specia…
The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of LCD Policies 1 CEU
In todays episode we dive into LCD policies, Coverage and Evaluation and Management tips for Diagnosis Documentation. It is so important to understand the impact that Medical Necessity and Coverage guidelines play in reimbursement. Outside …
So you Wanna be a Medical Coder
In this Episode I welcome my colleague and Fellow Physician Educator Crystal Watters. Remote vs Onsite jobs Passing an exam doesn't guarantee a job Social media ettiqite True value of CEUS Apprentice Credentials, do we need them? What does …
The Truth about Anxiety Stress and Success
In this final episode of our 4 part series with Behavioral Health I wanted to close out with awareness of Stress and Anxiety awareness. April is #stressawarenessmonth and we discuss the damage prolonged stress can have on our mental and phy…
The Clinical Side of Behavioral Health
Let's discuss the Clinical side of Personality Disorders. I have a special guest Paul Sheesley MA, LPC,LCPC,LCADC a clinical Psychotherapist and Consultant specializing in Personality disorders and Substance Abuse. We will discuss: Personal…
The Behavioral Health Crisis: Social Determinants of Health and Risk 1 CEU
In this episode I am joined by my colleague and friend Barbara Shaw, CPC, CPCO, CDEO, CRC, CEDC . W will discuss Risk adjustment and Social Determinants of health as it relates to Mental Health Services What is Risk Adjustment? Important re…
The Behavioral Health Crisis in the Workplace
In this episode we begin our four part series on the Behavioral Health Crisis. I will be sharing my thoughts on mental health in the workplace. I share what I have learned in my career and the things that have contributed to my professional…
Virtual Education is here to Stay
In this Episode I'm joined by Sarah Ragan. A seasoned coder and auditor. She's a great educator and mentor. Today we talk about the benefits of Virtual Education and why it is a valuable way to get our education. Value of Education Virtual …
Oncology Discussion: Surgical, Medical and Radiation
Join me and my special guest Stephanie Thebarge CPC, CPMA, CPPM, CPB, CEMC, CHONC, PESC talking about all things #Oncology We discuss the differences in Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. We discuss the necessity of…
March Madness and Modifiers
In this Bonus Episode Kimberly Jolivette Williams CPC CPB CPMA CANPC CCC CEMC is my special guest. Its March Madness with Modifiers and we are here to talk about our favorite ones and some very important tips and guidance. *Always check you…
From Coder to Instructor and our CPC Exam Tips
In this episode we will be joined by our special guest Mia Reddick-Smith, PMP, MBA, CPC-I. She has over 16 years’ experience working in healthcare revenue integrity and project management with enterprise system implementations. She is a res…
Be Successful in your Appeals Process
In this Episode I invite back my friend and fellow Podcaster Terry A Fletcher BS CPC CEMC CCC CCS CCSP CMC ACS-CA SCP-CA, QMPM. She is the host of the #codecast podcast. In our years working in the business of healthcare we have seen so muc…
Navigating Workers Compensation, Tricare and Auto Insurance Billing
Join me and my Special Guest Jessyka Burke, BSHA, CPC, COSC, CASCC as we dive into the world of billing for Workers Compensation, Tricare and Auto Insurance Billing. We thought these are areas of Billing that often get misunderstood or bill…
Your Role in the Revenue Cycle
Everyone has a role to play in the Revenue Cycle. Its important that we understand each other's role to work better as a team. Join Vanessa Moldovan and myself as we discuss: Overview of revenue cycle What is the difference in billing vs co…