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CWTC [Episode 215] Misconceptions Regarding Incident To Billing

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To listen to episode 215, click Susan’s mugshot! (Just so you know, the captions are not yet validated.) Previous episodes are searchable by word or phrase in our new COFFEE WITH THE CODER® membership! Connect for Episode 216 on Monday, March 24th beginning at 10 am Eastern. You’ll find us on Free Conference Call HD,  […]

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 159] The No Surprises Act, OB Care by Multiple Practices, IRF H&P Requirements,

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CWTC [Episode 132] Med Student Documentation and OP Discontinued Surgery

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During the “Insiders” portion of Episode 132, Ms Digby describes morbid obesity as she guides the “Insiders” through the various… Please log in to view this content.

CWTC [Episode 111] Reporting Pressure Injury, NPs and PT, Sequencing Multiple Modifiers

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During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses sleep disorders. She refers to this document. As the call begins, our first question concerns pressure injuries that progress to pressure ulcers during the inpatient stay and the necessary physician documentation for correct reporting. Next, Ms Digby addressed whether a Nurse Practitioner can perform and bill for physical […]

CWTC [Episode 108] Billing for “Caine” Drugs, COVID Reporting

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During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder. She recommends an article from MDAnderson.org Congratulations to Shirley for winning the “mugging” for this episode. Dial in for the next Episode on February 15th beginning at 10:10 am Eastern (7:10 am Pacific). During the “Insiders” portion, Ms Digby discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder. She recommends […]

COVID-19 FAQs from CMS

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Recommendations for re-opening facilities for non-emergent non-COVID-19 healthcare CMS Press Releases on COVID-19 April 30, 2020 Update April 27, 2020 Update April 14, 2020 Update Open Payments Program FAQ (Apr 3, 2020) March 30, 2020 Update On March 6, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) […]

CWTC [Episode 81] Counting Specimens in Pathology, Reporting Requirements for 76937, Etio on IRFPAI

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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. You are invited to listen in for ten to twenty minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with […]

CWTC [Episode 76] IRF Coding from the PAS, Billing Date for Teaching Physician

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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. You are invited to listen in for ten to twenty minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with […]