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 […]

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 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 […]

“Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation Final Rule (CMS-4185-F2) Fact Sheet”

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The details for the Risk Adjustment Data Validation program have been finalized and adjusted. Do you think these adjustments will be beneficial to the parties involved? Share your thoughts, comments and questions below. “Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation Final Rule (CMS-4185-F2) Fact Sheet”  

“On One Year Anniversary of Reignited Cancer Moonshot, Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to End Cancer as We Know It”

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The White House and the Cancer Cabinet are constantly making efforts to rid the world of cancer for good. Recently President Biden announced his goal to reduce the rate of cancer buy at least 50 percent in the next 25 years. Many parties will be stepping up to achieve this goal this year. Here are […]

“CMS Releases 2024 Advance Notice with Proposed Payment Updates for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs”

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Changes are coming to the Part D prescription drug programs in 2024. On February 1, 2023 CMS released a notice discussing these changes and more. Hopefully the changes will overall improve the relationship between the MA risk adjustment model, the payment system and ICD-10. For more information about the Advance notice, click the first link. […]