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Rules of Engagement: Learning to Code Better, Faster, and More Accurately Oct 22, 2024

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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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Q4 Coding Clinic: The Autopsy Report Oct 15, 2024

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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 Oct 08, 2024

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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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Eleven Key Takeaways from the 2025 ICD-10 Code Updates Oct 01, 2024

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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 Deprivation: Study Reveals Serious Health Implications Sep 26, 2024

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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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Dissecting the Holy Grail of Medical Record Coding Sep 17, 2024

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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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WARNING: The Healthcare Bermuda Triangle Sep 10, 2024

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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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Making the Case for Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Coding and CDI Costs Aug 27, 2024

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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.

The Patient Safety Structural Measure: A New Initiative Designed to Reduce Medical Errors Aug 20, 2024

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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.

2025 OPPS Proposed Rule: Important Changes Coming to the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program Aug 13, 2024

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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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