CodeCast | Medical Billing and Coding Insights

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CodeCast | Medical Billing and Coding Insights

National Speaker and Healthcare Consultant, Auditor and Educator, Terry Fletcher CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CMSCS, CMCS, ACS-CA, SCP-CA, knows from over 25 years medical reimbursement industry experience that Coding, Billing and Compliance for physician practices and hospitals can be tough to navigate. Her CodeCast Podcast series will share insights to current rules and regulations the Medicare payer requires, along with Commercial insurance plans' rules and reimbursement challenges. Discover revenue opportunities to maximize reimbursement in your medical practice, focusing on different medical specialties and platforms each episode.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    CMS final rule is out and Telehealth is an issue

    CMS published the 2025 Final Rule on November 1st. Terry breaks down the highlights and gives you the facts on the Telehealth “mess” that could have 85% of Medicare patients without access to virtual care. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    24 min

  2. 29 OCT

    Why are TCM services receiving more denials than payments?

    Many practices have engaged in coding for TCM (Transitional Care Management) services but are finding that they are receiving more denials than payments. Terry breaks down why that is, and sheds light on what is needed to qualify billing for these services. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    15 min

  3. 22 OCT

    AI in Medical Coding: What’s the Reality?

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make substantial progress toward the goal of making healthcare more personalized, predictive, preventative, and interactive. However, AI-based systems raise concerns regarding data security and privacy. Because health records are important and vulnerable, hackers often target them during data breaches. The absence of standard guidelines for the moral use of AI and ML (machine learning) in healthcare has only worsened the situation. There is debate about how far artificial intelligence (AI) may be utilized ethically in healthcare settings since there are no universal guidelines for its use. Therefore, maintaining the confidentiality of medical records is crucial. Terry scratches the surface and discusses some concerns about AI in healthcare predictive models and what to also look for as we continue to use AI scribes. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    15 min

  4. 15 OCT

    HIPAA violations your organizations should avoid

    HIPAA has many privacy issues that most practices have in their HIPAA compliance manuals. However, current HIPAA violations are coming to light when employees purposefully search patient PHI for personal use or curiosity. This is not only a violation of privacy laws but could have a cascading effect if not stopped in its tracks. In this episode, Terry discusses these issues at length and what safeguards to take in this political climate. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    16 min

  5. 8 OCT

    RCM Updates for 4th Quarter

    In this edition of the CodeCast podcast, Terry discusses the “subtle changes” to look for in the ICD-10-CM updates effective October 1st. Also, Terry clears up understanding the UHC Gold Card Program, and what CMS looks at when they send you a denial. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    18 min

  6. 1 OCT

    Telemedicine “Webside Manner”

    According to the AMA, most physicians lack training in “webside manner.” Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School and the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System surveyed 1,213 patients from their respective institutions to measure preferences regarding the visual background seen during a video visit. Today’s CodeCast podcast brings you the survey results, with some surprising details. Also, Terry gives her insights on how to prepare for virtual visits. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    14 min

  7. 24 SEPT

    Charging patients cash for “insurance covered” services

    Many practices offer cash payment options to avoid insurance billing, hoping to reduce administrative burden or boost revenue. However, this practice of charging cash for services that could be billed to and covered by a patient’s insurance plan raises serious compliance concerns. Federal law and insurance contracts generally prohibit this practice because it undermines the healthcare payment system and can lead to regulatory violations. Terry discusses the compliance ramifications of this policy with a little health from a NAMAS article. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    15 min

  8. 17 SEPT

    Sometimes the rules are as “clear as mud”

    Sometimes there are coding, compliance, and billing questions that we struggle to find answers to in any published guidance or specific regulatory rules. This week on the CodeCast podcast, Terry brings up three specific questions that we are always hunting for answers to and the best way to deal with them. Subscribe and Listen You can subscribe to our podcasts via: * Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-coding-insights/id1305926627 * Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lA69Q7EnjSMuVr3sXVWlX * TuneIn – https://tunein.com/radio/CodeCast–Medical-Billing-p1056702/ * YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoNm5vs6PFMIEDa5Undidlg * YouTube Music – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8tk23yZroZslhtTVe-PEIjQsAoJZJIQ * Pandora – https://www.pandora.com/podcast/codecast-medical-billing-and-coding-insights/PC:1000156874 * Amazon Podcasts – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c9d8dc99-fced-45a2-82b4-0efdf144c897/CodeCast-Medical-Billing-and-Coding-Insights * iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-codecast-medical-billing-a-31135434/ If you’d like to become a sponsor of the CodeCast podcast please contact us directly for pricing: https://www.terryfletcher.net/contact/

    19 min
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National Speaker and Healthcare Consultant, Auditor and Educator, Terry Fletcher CPC, CCC, CEMC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CMSCS, CMCS, ACS-CA, SCP-CA, knows from over 25 years medical reimbursement industry experience that Coding, Billing and Compliance for physician practices and hospitals can be tough to navigate. Her CodeCast Podcast series will share insights to current rules and regulations the Medicare payer requires, along with Commercial insurance plans' rules and reimbursement challenges. Discover revenue opportunities to maximize reimbursement in your medical practice, focusing on different medical specialties and platforms each episode.

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