Codecast | Medical Billing And Coding Insights
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Taking the Business of Medicine to the next level
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When to use the new SDoH add-on code
19/12/2023 Duração: 12minA physician, non-physician practitioner (NPP), or clinical psychologist can assess a patient who they suspect may have unmet needs (defined as Social Determinants of Health or SDoH. In 2024 CMS is adding another G-code for SDoH assessment during an E/M encounter. This is for an assessment: not a screening. This service is not intended to […] The post When to use the new SDoH add-on code appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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7 Elements of a Successful Compliance Program via OIG
12/12/2023 Duração: 21minIn this episode of the CodeCast Podcast, Terry Fletcher discusses the seven elements of an effective compliance program. Last month, HHS-OIG outlined and updated this guidance. With a broad spectrum of healthcare entities, staff, and providers playing a role in healthcare delivery today, this information can be generally applied across the entire healthcare industry or […] The post 7 Elements of a Successful Compliance Program via OIG appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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Patient History = Medical Necessity
05/12/2023 Duração: 17minIn the ICD-10-CM guidelines, there is an entry for only history codes at I.C.21.c.4, and there are two types of history Z codes: personal and family. History codes can be used on any medical encounter regardless of the reason for the visit. A history of an illness may alter what treatment is ordered for a […] The post Patient History = Medical Necessity appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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Transitional Care Management Services
28/11/2023 Duração: 17minCare Management services are being reported at an all-time high but they are not all alike. Before submitting claims, many providers have not read the directions — or CPT-published guidance and criteria. Terry breaks down the confusion and discusses why this is more of a value-based service than a monetary windfall. Listen to this informative […] The post Transitional Care Management Services appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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Telehealth CPT 2024 Rules
21/11/2023 Duração: 13minAfter all of the CMS continued updates for Telehealth, we finally got an update from the AMA, that was added to CPT 2024. This gives us the “criteria” on how a service can be CPT considered for Telehealth inclusion. Terry shares this insight, plus her commentary on how to implement it into your updated compliance […] The post Telehealth CPT 2024 Rules appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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E/M Leveling with MDM: Right or Wrong?
14/11/2023 Duração: 13minLeveling an E/M visit can be considered very subjective. Clinicians and auditors alike can come to one conclusion or another. It is important that when you take online advice, you also consider “best practices” and payer-published guidance before you do only the minimum (or what is “technically” correct). Terry makes this clear distinction in today’s […] The post E/M Leveling with MDM: Right or Wrong? appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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Final Rule 2024 Shared/Split Visit
07/11/2023 Duração: 15minThe 2024 Medicare Final Rule was published on November 2nd, and the Split/Shared visit guidance will parallel the CPT guidance. However, CMS will still expect the -FS modifier from the billing provider. Terry breaks down the rules in this episode to ensure misinterpretations do not have providers reporting incorrectly. Also, Terry takes a look at […] The post Final Rule 2024 Shared/Split Visit appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Halloween Episode
31/10/2023 Duração: 12minJoin us for a great Halloween episode as Terry provides the top ten spookiest ICD-10-CM codes. She also discusses preventative and OV on the same date. And what happens when a Telehealth video visit loses feed? Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 Google Podcasts – https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ia47t6quqphhsanlzpajk37yiga Spotify […] The post Top 10 Tuesday Q&A – Halloween Episode appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..
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CMS clarifies how to respond to a CERT audit
24/10/2023 Duração: 16minCMS recently updated their published guidance, MLN909160 July 2023, with further examples and instructions on how to gather information and documentation when a CERT Audit issues a request for an ADR (Additional Documentation Request). You don’t want to ignore this, but embrace the process and understand that this oversight helps everyone. Terry breaks it down. […] The post CMS clarifies how to respond to a CERT audit appeared first on Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc..