Talk Ten Tuesdays ICD10monitor

In recognition of May’s National Mental Health Awareness Month, ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays have invited world-renowned psychiatrist and award-winning author H. Steven Moffic, MD to update his theory of social psychopathologies for the next live edition of the weekly Internet radio broadcast. According to Dr. Moffic, those are harmful individuals and group “isms,” “antis,” and social phobias.The live broadcast will also feature these other recognizable segments:RegWatch: Former Centers...

As if buried in shifting sands like a booby trap, Modifier 25 is poised to wreak havoc on claims when it’s appended incorrectly to an evaluation and management (E&M) charge – typically to indicate a separate service on the same date of service.So, what’s a provider to do? When is it actually appropriate to append Modifier 25?How do providers indicate that there was a significant yet separately identifiable E&M service that went above and beyond the typical pre- and post-work associate...

The ongoing consolidation of independent physician practices, in many cases resulting in ownership by private equity groups and large health systems, is causing a shift from traditional medicine to the corporate practice of medicine. The result often is not in the best interest of patients, given that the focus tends to be on maximizing profits rather than patient care.What are the solutions to this ongoing crisis?During the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesday, Nathaniel Arana, founder and ...

There’s a renewed sense of urgency. Today’s healthcare providers must modernize their approach to patient access and financial clearance operations, according to Matt Bridge, senior vice president of AGS Health and the special guest during the next live edition of Talk Ten Tuesdays.Bridge is expected to report on the pitfalls of using outdated patient access systems. He will reveal how inefficiencies and delays contribute to revenue loss. He will also offer actionable solutions to this ever-g...

Tired of tossing and turning?You’re not alone. A Gallup poll released last Monday revealed that 57 percent of Americans said they would feel better if they could get more sleep.And that is why ICD10monitor and Talk Ten Tuesdays invited Dr. Nick van Terheyden – to investigate our national sleep crisis.During the next live edition of the long-running Internet broadcast, you’ll discover why we seem to be clocking in fewer Z’s. Dr. Nick is also expected to reveal some sneaky culprits behind your ...

Properly managed patient identity queues are the foundation of an effective master person index that minimizes issues and facilitates streamlined care coordination.Conversely, unresolved identity queue backlogs can have costly implications for patient care, safety, and revenue integrity. It’s a growing problem with a time-consuming, resource-intensive resolution that few HIM departments have the capacity to handle.During the next live broadcast of the popular and long-running Talk Ten Tuesday...