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Radiology Question for the Week of May 21, 2018

MedLearn Publishing May 21, 2018

Our facility is doing epidural steroid injection (ESI) in radiology using fluoro. The patient is an outpatient and does not report to the ambulatory surgical unit before or after the procedure. We are using the following CPT code. What revenue code would be used?

64483 Injection(s), anesthetic agent and/or steroid, transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single level

News Alert: Same-Day Discharge for Some PCI Procedures Now Deemed Safe

Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, ACPA-C, CHCQM, CHRI May 18, 2018

Same-day discharge shown to be safe; Society guides physicians to choose correct status Same-day discharge following a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) under certain conditions has

Supporting CDI with Physician Advisors

Sarguni Singh, MD, Hemali Patel, MD, and Debra Anoff, MD May 17, 2018

Eight steps to create a physician advisor system. The physician advisor (PA) role has become more commonplace over the last decade, with an increasing number

Auditing Issues Uncovered in Physician Documentation: Part III

Terry A. Fletcher BS, CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CMSCS, ACS-CA, SCP-CA, QMGC, QMCRC, QMPM May 17, 2018

Is your Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system helping you pass an audit or hurting you? Editor’s Note: This is the third piece in a four-part

CMS Issues RADV Blueprint for Handling Flawed Documentation

Sheri Poe Bernard, CCS-P, CPC, CRC, CDEO May 17, 2018

New CMS document features gems that fill risk adjustment voids for coding rules. Coders love rules. In risk adjustment coding, we live by the Official

CDI Can Help Reduce Medical Errors

Glenn Krauss, RHIA, BBA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, CCDS, C-CDI, PCS, FC May 17, 2018

CDI, when properly performed, supports the ancient physician oath, “First, do no harm.” Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists(CDISs) play a vital role in the overall scheme

Palliative Care: “Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow”

Michael A. Salvatore, MD, FACP May 16, 2018

The author describes his imaginary interview with William Shakespeare on palliative care. Before he died just a bit over 400 years ago, William Shakespeare had

Two-midnight Rule Remains Confusing; Total Knee Replacements Frustrating to Many

Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, ACPA-C, CHCQM, CHRI May 16, 2018

Two CMS initiatives continue to cause confusion among healthcare providers EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a summary of a broadcast segment on Monitor Monday, May

The Risk of Risk Avoidance

David M. Glaser, Esq. May 16, 2018

Most compliance decisions involve balancing risk. EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a summary of a recent broadcast segment on Monitor Monday by the author. Generally

Caution Urged for Post-Acute Care for Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient Criteria

Lori O'Hara, MA, CCC-SLP May 16, 2018

The author provides a long-term care provider’s perspective on TKA patients. While reading Dr. Juliet Ugarte Hopkin’s recent article on criteria for skilled post-acute care

Exclusive: Women’s Issues on Both Sides of the Examination Table, in the Age of #MeToo and #TimesUp

Stephanie Thompson May 15, 2018

ICD10monitor recognizes National Women’s Health Week. Women’s issues have a starring role in the national reckoning that has followed the presidential election of 2016. Nowhere

CDI: Rejuvenating the Creative Woman

Kathy Murchland, RHIA, CDIP May 15, 2018

An inspiring story about rebranding a facility’s CDI department To raise a torch to the strength of women working in healthcare I must share an

Compliance for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF-PPS): Minimizing Federal Audit Findings by Strengthening Best Practices

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.

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Mastering MDM for Accurate Professional Fee Coding

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.

March 31, 2026

The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips

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.

March 19, 2026

Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue

Stay ahead of the 2026-2027 audit surge with “Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue,” a high-impact webcast led by Michael Calahan, PA, MBA. This concise session gives hospitals and physicians clear insight into the most likely federal audit targets, such as E/M services, split/shared and critical care, observation and admissions, device credits, and Two-Midnight Rule changes, and shows how to tighten documentation, coding, and internal processes to reduce denials, recoupments, and penalties. Attendees walk away with practical best practices to protect revenue, strengthen compliance, and better prepare their teams for inevitable audits.

January 29, 2026

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Mastering OB GYN Coding Accuracy: Precision Coding for Compliance and Reimbursement

Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS‑P, CPEDC, COPC. 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.

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2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic Update Webcast Series

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.

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2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic Update: Fourth Quarter

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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2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic Update: Third Quarter

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 third quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.

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Radiology Question for the Week of May 21, 2018

News Alert: Same-Day Discharge for Some PCI Procedures Now Deemed Safe

Supporting CDI with Physician Advisors

Auditing Issues Uncovered in Physician Documentation: Part III

CMS Issues RADV Blueprint for Handling Flawed Documentation

CDI Can Help Reduce Medical Errors

Palliative Care: “Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow”

Two-midnight Rule Remains Confusing; Total Knee Replacements Frustrating to Many

The Risk of Risk Avoidance

Caution Urged for Post-Acute Care for Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient Criteria

Exclusive: Women’s Issues on Both Sides of the Examination Table, in the Age of #MeToo and #TimesUp

CDI: Rejuvenating the Creative Woman

Featured Webcasts

Compliance for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF-PPS): Minimizing Federal Audit Findings by Strengthening Best Practices

Mastering MDM for Accurate Professional Fee Coding

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Top 10 Audit Targets for 2026-2027 for Hospitals & Physicians: Protect Your Revenue

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