204 episodes
Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast Mark Painter, Scott Painter and Dr. Ray Painter
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4.8 • 11 Ratings
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The Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast is for Urologists and urology practice staff: Administrators, APPs, Billers and Coders. We help urologists and staff achieve peak economic and practice efficiency so there is time and energy to focus on patient care and a happy life. Your cohosts, Mark, Scott and Dr. Ray Painter discuss urology coding and share best practices for the urology office. We will answer submitted urology coding questions so that you can learn the concepts and apply in your practice. Learn the best practices: urology coding, revenue cycle management, scheduling, collections, patient information collection, pre-authorization, prior approval, charge capture, office communications, claim entry review, appeals, audits and billing, that we have tested and proven so you can adapt and incorporate.
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UCR 204: Urological Leadership & Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Willie Underwood
July 26, 2024Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter interview Dr. Willie Underwood, a urologist with over 20 years of experience and a key figure in the American Medical Association's leadership. Dr. Underwood discusses the importance of physician involvement at state and national levels, the AMA's stance on telehealth advancements, and the necessity for collective action and financial contributions to influence healthcare policies. The conversation highlights how unified efforts and innovative sol...
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UCR 203: Streamlining Billing Processes for Part B Drugs
July 19, 2024Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter explore effective billing practices for Part B drugs, using Jelmyto as an example. They discuss challenges such as prior authorizations, correct dosing, and site-specific billing considerations, emphasizing the need for accurate documentation and communication within healthcare settings. The episode also highlights strategies to manage Medicare and private insurance requirements efficiently, focusing on setting up internal processes to safeguard a...
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UCR 202: Prostatic needle biopsy coding; and bladder tumor resection and fulguration code selection with Dr. John Lin
July 12, 2024Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter are joined by Dr. John Lin. In this episode, they answer two questions that came into the Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group:Pearl:We use 55700 for the MRI fusion prostate biopsy. The docs want to use 55706 instead when MRIfusion biopsy is done with the transperineal approach. Is that OK? Kimberly:Can someone please explain to me if codes 52214 and 52224 can be billed together? If yes, whatmodifier are you using? Also, how is code...
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UCR 201: Empowering Urologists - Interview with Dr. Eugene Rhee on Policy, Technology, and Future Directions
June 28, 2024Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter are joined by Dr. Eugene Rhee, a key figure in urology and healthcare policy. Dr. Rhee, who recently completed his term as Chair of the AUA Public Policy, shares his insights on the challenges facing urology, notably the supply-demand gap in the workforce, and the increasing importance of telemedicine. The discussion covers the impact of the pandemic on telehealth adoption, legislative efforts to sustain telehealth services, and the strategic role...
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UCR 200: Episode 200 - Celebrating the Past, Embracing the Future
June 21, 2024Mark, Scott, and Ray celebrate their milestone episode by reflecting on the origins, achievements, and future goals of the podcast. Urology Advanced Coding and Reimbursement VIRTUAL SEMINARRegister Now for the Urology Advanced Codingand Reimbursement Virtual SeminarJoin us on July 27th, 2024, for a live Zoom meeting from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm EST, and master the latest in urology coding and reimbursement with ease.Special Early Bird Discount Code: 24UACRVE7Click Here for ...
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UCR 199: Revisiting Audio-Only Calls for Test Results; Robotic Spermatic Cord/Vein Resection, and Coding Unlisted Laparoscopic/Robotic Procedures
June 14, 2024Mark, Scott, and Ray discuss topics that came into the PRS communities. Can you bring this back up again as it relates to Audio only calls. Question i have is if you are just reviewing results that were ordered during a visit, this is essentially not a billable event. Isnt it considered double dipping because the review of the results and test order is included when ordered. Aside from the results, going over a treatment plan could be a billable event. Truly dep...