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 …
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 …
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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/lifeasacoder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeasacoder/support
In today’s business of healthcare landscape making mistakes can cost a Medical Practice or facility thousands annually. Do you know the true cost of the errors made in claim submission at your facility or clinic? Understanding the errors is part of the equation but the most beneficial thing we can do is learn to prevent …
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 …
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 message: https://anchor.fm/lifeasacoder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lifeasacoder/support
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 they need to improve their quality of life and in …
Life as a Coder 2: Are you a Healthcare Advocate? Read More »
It’s a fact that in the current healthcare landscape that the amount of Prior Authorization errors or lack thereof are draining the healthcare industry in finance and resources. When a patient needs a service, and a facility is overrun with orders it can be a very complicated task for a clinic or facility to manage with so many …
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 Physician! I will walk you through my career from Receptionist to …
Life as a Coder 2: Is your staff up to the Challenge? Read More »
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 Conference. What is No Surprise Billing? What it means for Orthopedics? …
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