Radiology Question for the Week of May 15, 2023
How do you determine the appropriate code to report MRI of the foot? Should it be reported as an MRI of the lower extremity joint or as an MRI of the lower extremity non-joint?
How do you determine the appropriate code to report MRI of the foot? Should it be reported as an MRI of the lower extremity joint or as an MRI of the lower extremity non-joint?
Can you tell me more about the J2 modifier?
Can we assign 93460 if a left ventriculogram is performed?
Can we report 96409 for each different anti-neoplastic provided by an IV push?
As post-pandemic patient volumes pick up, it is important to review key procedures to ensure success with coding and compliance. Ultrasound procedures are an important
Medicare Advantage (MA) companies continue to be a hot topic in the news, as their market penetration continues to increase despite ongoing concerns regarding denials
The new rule also highlights how bad some auditors can be at explaining when offering a provider a rare bit of good news. Earlier this
It’s another day with a few stories to report. First up, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG)
HHS issued a comprehensive fact sheet on what providers can expect. It’s a bit ironic that being mired in a federally declared Public Health Emergency
We all know the revenue cycle management (RCM) process is complicated. And launching into that process requires a practice to track patient encounters. Tracking encounters
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was created as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA 97) to provide health insurance to children
One of the many management topics at the conference of the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) is having written CDI policies and procedures

Traditional utilization management models can no longer keep pace with regulatory shifts, payer scrutiny, and operational pressures. In this webcast, Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, ACPA-C, introduces an Adaptive Model strategy that modernizes UM through role specialization, technology-driven workflows, and proactive, team-based processes. Attendees will learn how to restructure programs to improve efficiency, strengthen clinical collaboration, and enhance financial performance in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Federal auditors are intensifying their focus on inpatient psychiatric facilities, using advanced data analytics to spotlight outliers and pursue high‑dollar repayments. In this high‑impact webcast, Michael Calahan, PA, MBA, Compliance Officer and V.P., Hospital & Physician Compliance, breaks down what regulators are really targeting in IPF-PPS admissions, documentation, treatment and discharge planning. Attendees will learn practical steps to tighten processes, avoid common audit triggers and protect reimbursement and reduce the risk of multimillion-dollar repayment demands.

In this timely session, Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, CPEDC, COPC, breaks down the complexities of Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation so providers can confidently capture the true complexity of their care. Attendees will learn practical, efficient strategies to ensure documentation aligns with current E/M guidelines, supports accurate coding, and reduces audit risk, all without adding to charting time.

Join Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM for The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips, a practical webcast that demystifies the PEPPER and shows you how to turn complex claims data into actionable insights. Dr. Hirsch will explain how to interpret key measures, identify compliance risks, uncover missed revenue opportunities, and understand new updates in the PEPPER, all to help your organization stay ahead of audits and use this powerful data proactively.

Breast biopsy procedures may be clinically straightforward but accurately translating them into compliant billing can be anything but. In this focused webcast, Shawn Blackburn, CPC, CPMA, CIC, CRC, CCS-P breaks down how imaging guidance, lesion count, laterality, and payer expectations all impact how these procedures should be reported. Through clear explanations and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain practical insight into aligning clinical workflows with billing requirements, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your documentation supports accurate reimbursement and compliance.

Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Sherri L. Clayton, RHIT, CSS. You’ll learn how to apply global maternity package rules accurately, select the right CPT codes for procedures and visits, and identify documentation gaps that lead to denials. With practical guidance and real examples, this session helps you strengthen compliance, reduce audit risk, and ensure accurate reimbursement for women’s health services.

Uncover essential coding insights with nationally recognized coding authority Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS. Through ICD10monitor’s interactive, on‑demand webcast series, Kay walks you through the AHA’s 2026 ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics, translating each update into practical, easy‑to‑apply guidance designed to sharpen precision, ensure compliance, and strengthen day‑to‑day decision‑making. Available shortly after each official release.

Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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