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Chuck Buck
March 14, 2025
Dear Fellow Colleague, Your help is needed. And that’s why I’m reaching out to you directly with this letter. I wish I had the time
Dear Fellow Colleague, Your help is needed. And that’s why I’m reaching out to you directly with this letter. I wish I had the time
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the authority to recoup alleged overpayments from healthcare providers before the full adjudication of an appeal.
I know you are wondering, so I am happy to report that I just went a whole week without watching a webinar. But luckily, I
The initial email I saw this morning when I got on my computer welcomed me back with a headline that read simply, “happy shutdown week!”
So far, 2025 has offered no shortage of healthcare challenges, opportunities, and uncertainties. Today I want to start with viruses. Four viruses have attracted attention
Today we will finish up our look at pain coding, specifically acute pain, chronic pain, and neoplasm-related pain issues. G89.1 is our subcategory for acute
The lifting of regulatory limits on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has the potential to revolutionize the industry, enabling faster diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and
A recent executive order from President Donald J. Trump has introduced potential shifts in healthcare policy, raising questions about insurance coverage, medical coding, and compliance
The political movement to restrict abortion access following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v.
Since Jan. 20, it seems that uncertainty in healthcare has become the new normal. After a contentious hearing, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was appointed to
Would the physician charge for both 93016 and 93018? Would a physician ever report code 93017 for his individual portion of the procedure?
Can we report 93970 when performing ablation services of varicose veins in the same surgical field utilizing mechanochemical (MOCA) ablation?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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