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  • In the wake of last Tuesday’s Presidential Election, the producers of ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays have invited world-renowned psychiatrist H. Steven Moffic, MD to analyze America’s collective psyche.

    As in all election outcomes, there were losers and winners. Yet how we, as Americans, manifest these feelings will be the essence of the next live edition of the popular and long-running Internet radio program.

    Also part of the broadcast will be these instantly recognizable panelists, who will report more news during their segments:

    • Field Report: Senior healthcare consultant Gloryanne Bryant will report on a subject that has been generating industry buzz.

    • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • Feeling parched?

    Well, you’re not alone. Hospitals across the country are dealing with a saline shortage.

    Thanks to Hurricane Helene’s unwelcome visit to the Baxter International facility in North Carolina, your IV bags may be running low. Imagine a busy highway suddenly reduced to a single lane: that’s what this IV shortage feels like for impacted healthcare providers.

    During the next live edition of the long-running and popular live Internet radio program Talk Ten Tuesday, Dr. Nick van Terheyden will report on just about everything related to this topic, from switching to oral meds (because who needs a needle when you can swallow?) to challenging those pesky “keep the veins open” (KVO) orders (seriously, do you really need to keep those veins open all the time?)

    Join Talk Ten Tuesdays and leave feeling hydrated and empowered!

    Also part of the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:

    • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will continue with the final installment in her three-part series on the significant changes in the newly released ICD-10 codes.

    • RegWatch: Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) career professional Stanley Nachimson will report on the latest regulatory news coming out of Washington, D.C.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • The panic was widespread. Rumors were flying. Cellphone alarms were sounding.

    From large hospital conference rooms to upholstered cubicles, everyone seemed to have the same sense of disbelief and mounting frustration: Acentra Health (previously Kepro) had announced a new appeal process for Medicare patients – specifically, those whose status changed from inpatient to observation.

    Among those who maintained a sense of composure was healthcare regulatory guru Ronald Hirsch, MD.

    Dr. Hirsch, a popular presenter on Monitor Mondays, produced by RACmonitor, carefully read the documents and concluded that while no one in healthcare wanted to be burdened with another Medicare form, the news was much less dire than it had first seemed.

    That is why the ICD10monitor producers of the popular Talk Ten Tuesdays Internet radio program invited Dr. Hirsch to report on his analysis of the new Medicare appeal process.

    Also as part of the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:

    • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will continue with the final installment in her three-part series on the significant changes in the newly released ICD-10 codes.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.


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  • The Rules of Engagement for medical coding and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) are based on four authoritative sources: the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Coding Guidelines, the American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic Advice, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding, and practice briefs. These are, in the words of senior healthcare consultant Gloryanne Bryant, “the Big Essentials.”

    Bryant, past president of the California Health Information Association (CHIA), will report on each of these essential publications during the next live edition of the ever-popular Talk Ten Tuesdays live Internet broadcast.

    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:

    • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will continue with the final installment in her three-part series on the significant changes in the newly released ICD-10 codes.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • The American Hospital Association’s (AHA’s) Coding Clinic edition for the fourth quarter of 2024 has been published, and it includes several key changes of which providers nationwide should take heed.

    And that is why the producers of ICD10monitor have invited renowned subject matter expert Dr. James S. Kennedy to delve into the details and provide you with cautionary insights.

    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:

    • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will continue with Part Two of her three-part series on the significant changes in the newly released ICD-10 codes.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • Health and longevity are within reach for everyone, no matter from where you’re starting. And it’s never too late to begin.

    During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, Dr. Nick van Terheyden will cover some key areas upon which to focus so you can start bringing about improvements in your life by making small, consistent changes that are expected to lead to lasting improvements in your well-being.

    Over the course of the next few coming Tuesdays, Dr. Nick will dive deeper into these areas and beyond to explore additional healthy fundamentals. You are invited you to send in your suggestions for future topics – for example, what exactly are macronutrients and micronutrients, and why should we know?

    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:

    • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will begin a three-part series on the significant changes in the newly released ICD-10 codes.

    • RegWatch: Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) career professional Stanley Nachimson will report on the latest regulatory news coming out of Washington, D.C.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code updates for the 2025 fiscal year (FY).

    The FY 2025 ICD-10-CM updates introduce more than 300 code changes, including 252 new codes, 13 deletions, and 36 revisions, reflecting ongoing advancements in clinical documentation and disease specificity. These code changes will go into effect for discharges on Oct. 1, 2024.

    During the next live broadcast of the popular Talk Ten Tuesdays Internet broadcast, produced by ICD10monitor, AGS Health Vice President of Coding Services Leigh Poland will return to share 11 key takeaways. These updates reflect the continuous evolution of medical coding to match advancements in medical practice, patient care, and research.

    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:

    • The Coding Report: Pamela Scott, Vice President of Coding Support and Compliance Services with First Class Solutions, will report on the latest coding news.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • Sleep is essential for all living organisms, from jellyfish to humans, and even bacteria have phases that resemble rest. Experiments show that severe sleep deprivation is lethal, as seen in rats, fruit flies, and Randy Gardner's 1964 11-day sleepless experiment.

    But what does it mean for you?

    Join Dr Nick as he explores a natural experiment in sleep deprivation that resulted in slashing fitness and aerobic capacity. The impact of just one bad night of sleep was staggering and the clear message is prioritizing sleep—it’s as critical to your health as exercise and nutrition. Neglect it at your own risk!

    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:

    •The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    •Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    •News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    •TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • Elusive and seemingly unattainable, the crux of medical record coding essentially can be distilled into these apparently irreconcilable elements—accuracy, speed and knowledge.

    Overlay on this current situation the incessant need to be aware of constant updates, inevitable staffing changes, the apparent searching for some 74,000 codes and the ensuing financial impact your organization undoubtedly experiences, then you know the challenges you and your colleagues face daily.
    Keenly aware of these obstacles, the producers of ICD10monitor, have invited the vice president of iCoreConnect, Jeff Holt to be the special guest during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesday.
    iCoreConnect is credited with supporting one of the nation’s largest payers with the technology needed to quickly and accurately approve and deny claims, while also greatly reducing the denial rates for that payer’s remote home health division.
    Holt is expected to debunk many of the prevailing myths that seem to swirl around coders and their work product.
    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:
    • The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • Point of View: Angela Comfort, guest cohost of the live broadcast, will report on a subject that has caught her attention.

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  • Ships and airplanes apparently vanish into thin air. Mystery abounds. It’s the legendary Bermuda Triangle. But wait! Might there also be a healthcare Bermuda Triangle?

    Internationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. H. Steven Moffic will make the case for just that during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays.

    Dr. Moffic will report on the three key legs of this pressing issue. September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Next Sept. 11 marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, after which came an associated rise of Islamophobia. Finally, there was a recent report on the increase of burnout among healthcare professionals. Dr. Moffic is expected to report on how these mental health challenges have evolved into systems which, he believes, can be improved.
    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:
    • The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • Point of View: Angela Comfort, guest cohost of the live broadcast, will report on a subject that has caught her attention.

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  • As senior healthcare leaders and stakeholders continue to look for ways to reduce coding and clinical documentation integrity (CDI) resource expenditures, making the business case for new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) has never been more essential than it is right now.

    That is why the ICD10monitor producers of the popular Talk Ten Tuesday live Internet weekly broadcast have asked subject matter expert Cassi Birnbaum to be the special guest during the next live edition.

    Birnbaum is expected to describe the current technology landscape while highlighting advanced AI systems that could augment or replace conventional systems and workflows.
    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news during their segments:
    • The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • Recognizing that preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries are estimated to account for the deaths of 250,000 people annually, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has expanded public reporting by hospitals on rates of patient safety events. Furthermore, CMS recently introduced the Patient Safety Structural Measure, effective 2025.
    Reporting on the details of this new initiative during the next edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays will be Leah Binder, president and CEO for The Leapfrog Group. Binder, long considered one of the more influential people in healthcare, is scheduled to be the special guest during the next live edition of the long-running and popular Internet broadcast, produced by ICD10monitor.
    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news:
    • The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule includes proposed policies that align with several key goals for the agency, one of which is promoting safe, effective, patient-centered care. CMS has several quality measure changes being proposed to the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) program within the OPPS Proposed Rule.
    During the next live edition of the long-running and popular Internet broadcast ICD10monitor, Colleen Ejak, from 3M/Solventum, will report on the important details concerning the Hospital OQR program and the 2025 proposed impact to outpatient quality reporting.
    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news:
    • The Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • News reports, essays, and technical papers continue to laud the efficacy of generative article intelligence (AI) in healthcare. But what about AI and its application to the revenue cycle?

    Cassi Birnbaum, formerly the administrative director at Stanford Medicine Health Care, is set to return to Talk Ten Tuesday with an exclusive report on how AI can be used in managing and processing unstructured data across clinical notes, insurance claims, diagnostic images, medical charts, and more.

    And, given the release of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule for the 2025 fiscal year (FY), Dr. James S. Kennedy will report on some of the new codes, relating their relevance to health information management (HIM) professionals.
    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable panelists will report more news:
    • The Coding Report: The legendary Rose T. Dunn, chief operations officer for First Class Solutions, as well as a past president and former interim CEO of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), will file the Talk Ten Tuesdays coding report on behalf of Laurie Johnson.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • The summer is here, and it’s raining codes.

    There are ICD-10 codes, CPT® codes, and the Z codes.

    Plus, coming up is the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule, which is expected to contain some new codes and deletions of others, for an expected net total increase of ICD-10 codes.

    In preparation, the producers at ICD10monitor have dedicated this next upcoming live edition of Talk Ten Tuesday as the “National Coding Roundup.”
    Also during the broadcast, these instantly recognizable segments will air:

    • This and That: The legendary Rose T. Dunn, chief operations officer for First Class Solutions, as well as a past president and former interim CEO of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), will report on a topic or two that has caught her attention.

    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • Point of View: Dr. James S. Kennedy, president of CDIMD, will share his point of view as he co-hosts the long-running broadcast with Chuck Buck.

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  • As global temperatures soar and heatwaves become more frequent, the connection between climate change and rising heat is undeniable. The results are not limited to uncontrolled wildfires but extend to widespread health consequences of excess heat from immediate threats like heat exhaustion and heat stroke to the exacerbation of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

    Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and outdoor workers, face heightened risks, with heat stress also impacting mental health, leading to increased anxiety and depression.
    The broader implications for public health are staggering, straining healthcare systems and economic resources and further impacting populations through air quality declines, vector-borne diseases, and food insecurity.
    To address this burgeoning problem America need comprehensive strategies, including public health interventions, urban planning innovations, and robust updates to policies and behavior. During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesday, Dr. Nick will explore how we mitigate and adapt to our new warmer future.
    Also during the next Talk Ten Tuesday broadcast, these instantly recognizable segments will include the following:

    • RegWatch: Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) career professional Stanley Nachimson will report on the latest regulatory news coming out of Washington, D.C.

    • Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesday News Desk.

    • Point of View: Dr. James S. Kennedy, president of CDIMD, will report on the latest hospital rankings from U.S. News and World Reports.

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  • The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) Proposed Rule for the 2025 calendar year (CY).

    This published information outlines significant changes impacting Medicare payment policies for hospital outpatient services. Key proposals include adjustments to payment rates, updates to the Inpatient-Only (IPO) List, and revisions to the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) groups. The rule also introduces measures related to tackling health inequalities, broadening access to mental health services, and fostering safe, effective, and patient-focused care. These updates aim to ensure more efficient, equitable, and high-quality outpatient care across the healthcare system, according to Angela Comfort, who will be the special guest covering the pending changes during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays.
    The popular live broadcast will also feature these other instantly recognizable segments:
    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • What is “Chevron deference?”
    And why is it important – especially to health information management (HIM) professionals?
    And who among the most learned and wise HIM professionals is arguably best qualified to report on this otherwise arcane judicial principle?
    That would be the legendary Rose T. Dunn.

    Dunn has offered to speak on this topic during the next edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays and is expected to highlight examples that are sure to resonate with HIM professionals. Rose is the former interim CEO for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the recipient of the AHIMA Distinguished Member and Legacy Awards.
    By the conclusion of the live edition of the long-running Internet radio broadcast, you will have gained a practical understanding of the real essence of this otherwise obscure legal concept.
    The live broadcast will also feature these other instantly recognizable segments:
    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • Where in the world is G2211?
    Both payers and providers still report lack of information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about use of this code. If you remember, CMS promised stakeholders an FAQ document back in January. To date it has not been released.
    And yet, knowing how to document the service is probably the most-asked question when it comes to this code. Currently there are no specific documentation guidelines from CMS, but there are best-practice tips based on the code description and other documentation guidelines.
    During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, Lenota Williams will review some of the questions she and her team have been hearing from providers – such as the status of reimbursement, and what coders probably should expect going forward.
    The live broadcast will also feature these other instantly recognizable segments:
    • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the SDoH.

    • Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • TalkBack: Erica Remer, MD, founder and president of Erica Remer, MD, Inc., and Talk Ten Tuesdays co-host, will report on a subject that has caught her attention during her popular segment.

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  • Each year the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, MedPAC, provides Congress a report on the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) payment systems, the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, and the Medicare prescription drug program (Medicare Part D). Within the MedPAC report is also the often (until now) under-reported Chapter 12.
    During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays, Colleen Ejak, Solution Advisor for 3M/Solventum, will report on the particulars from Chapter 12 of this report, including the status of the MA program.
    Colleen will be sharing specifics from the report regarding MA enrollment trends and updates on risk adjustment reporting and risk-conscious coding practices.
    The live broadcast will also feature these other instantly recognizable segments:

    • Dateline Healthcare: Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) career professional Stanley Nachimson will report on the latest healthcare news.

    • Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.

    • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent and regulatory expert, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.

    • Point of View: Angela Comfort, guest cohost of the live broadcast, will report on a subject that has caught her attention.

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