Webinar “Locum Tenens” Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 1pm Eastern

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When a physician or physical therapist takes vacation or family leave a gap is present in his or her place. In some circumstances, CMS allows substitutions, called Locum Tenens, to fill the gap. A Locum temporarily fills in for another provider, helping to fill the gap left behind. While Locums are commonly used across the […]

CWTC [Episode 164] OIG Enforcement Actions

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals, physicians, auditors, payors and students. Listen in for twenty minutes or so every other Monday and send in your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® To receive […]

Web Event “Medical Coding and the End of the COVID PHE” begins April 13th at Noon Eastern

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With the COVID 19 national public health emergency coming to an end on May 11th, some in the healthcare community are left wondering how this will affect us. With less than 2 months until the PHE expires it is important that we have a clear understanding of what will be changing, when the changes will […]

Building a Firm Foundation in the ED

CWTC [Episode 163] Modifier 25 and Modifier 59

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals, physicians, auditors, payors and students. Listen in for twenty minutes or so every other Monday and send in your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® To receive […]

CWTC [Episode 162] The PHE is Ending – What Changes?

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Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals, physicians, auditors, payors and students. Listen in for twenty minutes or so every other Monday and send in your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® To receive […]

Seeing Healthcare in Color: Social Determinants of Health

Webinar “Building a Firm Foundation in the ED” Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Noon Eastern

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Portions of ancient architectural structures remain to this day as a testament to firm foundations. Healthcare organizations need firm foundations to weather the storms of ever-changing reimbursement schemas. The risks to architectural wonders includes time and weather. The risks for Emergency Departments include charge-capture and documentation of services. Listen to this presentation to gain an […]

“Type 2 diabetes: Vitamin D supplements may lower risk by 15%”

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A recent study shows that Vitamin D and diabetes have a connection. Vitamin D has many benefits to humans including decreasing risk of diabetes. To learn more about diabetes and vitamin c click the first link below. To read the study performed to find this connection, click the second link below. Do you or anyone […]