Unraveling Medical Coding

Piyush Sheth
  • 0.0 (0)
  • MEDICINE
Unraveling Medical Coding Podcast

Join Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth, a general surgeon with 28 years' experience, as they discuss the nuances of medical coding. This father-son duo talk about the complexities of medical coding and how to streamline the process and reduce the time and effort required to submit clean claims and get paid faster. They also talk about medical record documentation best practices. www.unravelingmedicalcoding.com

  1. 7 MAY

    Lessons Learned: Impact of the new E/M Guidelines

    The coding changes to Office / Outpatient Services implemented on January 1, 2021 and the complimentary changes to Hospital Services implemented on January 1, 2023 were designed to minimize documentation burden and allow providers to focus more on patient care. This episode discusses one major unintended consequence of these changes: the shift of the E/M CPT coding bell curves to higher levels. Topics discussed in this episode: E/M Documentation, Coding, Audit, RVUs. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast Books available on Amazon.com: NEW: Coding Solutions Evaluation and Management Services, 2024: Coding Solutions Evaluation and Management Services, 2024 Coding Solutions General Surgery, 2024: Coding Solutions General Surgery, 2024

    12 min

  2. 26/12/2023

    Wishes for the Holidays to Improve Healthcare

    These are our 4 wishes to improve documentation, coding, and healthcare from our hosts Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth. There is also a free gift for our listeners. Click the free link below to get your free gift: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tPZ81QkVMskZVKnUkqyzAikYQ6t58Nh/view?usp=sharing

    13 min

  3. 05/09/2023

    Shining Light on Colonoscopy Coding

    This episode discusses the clinical issues, proper coding (using CPT and modifiers), and current payment policies regarding colonoscopies. Unfortunately, because these three aspects are intimately entwined, colonoscopy coding can get quite complex. Hosts Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth try to simplify and clarify the concepts behind coding for colonoscopies.

    19 min

  4. 21/02/2023

    2023 Update

    2023 brings a host of changes to medical coding and billing. Dr. Piyush Sheth talks about ICD, CPT, and reimbursement changes including changes to RVU values.

    14 min

  5. 18/10/2022

    Bulletproof Documentation

    Episode Summary: Medical Documentation has suffered a decline in integrity due to adoption of  Electronic Medical Records and an incomplete understanding of Documentation Guidelines. Hosts Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth explore this topic and provide solutions that can strengthen your medical record documentation and make them stand up to scrutiny during audits. Visit our blog: www.unravelingmedicalcoding.com Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast: Unraveling Medical Coding CODING SURGERY: General Surgery, 2022 available on Amazon.

    14 min

  6. 21/06/2022

    Relative Value Units and RBRVS

    Episode Summary: RVU’s (Relative Value Units) are the currency of healthcare. Hosts and General Surgery Certified Coders Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth explore the concept of RVU’s and Geographic Practice Cost Indices and how CMS makes payments. Visit our blog: unravelingmedicalcoding.com Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast: Unraveling Medical Coding Coding Solutions: General Surgery, 2022 is available now on Amazon

    17 min

  7. 15/03/2022

    Modifiers (Part II)

    Episode Summary: Modifiers are two-digit codes that can be appended to a CPT code in special situations to justify payment for the service when payment otherwise would be denied. Understanding the proper use of modifiers can lead to better reimbursement. Hosts Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth explore some of the most common modifiers used. Visit our blog: unravelingmedicalcoding.com Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast: Unraveling Medical Coding Coding Solutions: General Surgery, 2022 is available now on Amazon

    17 min

  8. 15/02/2022

    Modifiers (Part I)

    Episode Summary: Modifiers are two-digit codes that can be appended to a CPT code in special situations to justify payment for the service when payment otherwise would be denied. Understanding the proper use of modifiers can lead to better reimbursement. Hosts Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth explore some of the most common modifiers used. Show Links: Buy the Book Full Transcript Available at: www.unravelingmedicalcoding.com

    14 min
See All (16)

About

Join Neal Sheth and Dr. Piyush Sheth, a general surgeon with 28 years' experience, as they discuss the nuances of medical coding. This father-son duo talk about the complexities of medical coding and how to streamline the process and reduce the time and effort required to submit clean claims and get paid faster. They also talk about medical record documentation best practices. www.unravelingmedicalcoding.com

Information

  • Creator
    Piyush Sheth
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Piyush Sheth
  • Show Website
    Unraveling Medical Coding

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada