I am Just a Bill
Timothy Powell, CPA, CHCP
November 5, 2024
Today is election day. I wanted to talk about the process by which laws are passed and regulations created in healthcare. Recently, the fall of
Today is election day. I wanted to talk about the process by which laws are passed and regulations created in healthcare. Recently, the fall of
Today is Election Day in America, the venerable time in our history when citizens of nearly all walks of life set out to cast their
As the November elections neared, you might have expected Washington to slow to a crawl amidst campaigning and uncertainty about the future. However, the show
The Biden-Harris Administration recently proposed new regulations to expand preventive health service coverage, specifically focusing on birth control and other critical services without cost-sharing. This
The presidential election, pitting former President Donald Trump against Vice President Kamala Harris, has generated intense debate over the direction of healthcare policy. Despite the
The day after Halloween, there were no treats for doctors. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final
When specifically, can 76376 be used in the echocardiographic setting? Can we use this to 3D image the left atrial appendage? Do we need a specific order for the 3D?
Is a PLA code a CPT Category I code?
When is it necessary to report code 95819?
The speech pathologist is in the room with the radiologic technologist who operates the fluoroscopy for the procedure sometimes there is a radiologist present in the room and other times there is not. Can the hospital bill for 74230 (TC)?
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Halloween on the radar, ICD10monitor Contributor Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for the St. Louis-based First
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reported that a total of 11 health data breaches have each
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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