Coding with Christine Hall: Recent Episodes
Christine Hall
In each episode, Christine will talk about different topics that are related to Medical Coding, Medical Billing, or anything happening in our ever-changing industry that you should know.
Join Christine Hall and special guest Melissa Kirshner as they dive deep into all things OB/GYN.
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In this episode, Christine Hall is joined by our esteemed guest, John Piaskowski. Tune in as Christine and John explore all things Urology.
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In this episode, Christine Hall is joined by our esteemed guest, Laidy Diana Martinez. Tune in as Christine and Laidy explore the world of Gastroenterology.
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In this episode, Christine Hall is joined by our esteemed guest, Terry Fletcher. Tune in as Christine and Terry explore the fascinating world of Cardiology.
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In this episode, Christine Hall is joined by our esteemed guest, Barbara Cobuzzi. Tune in as Christine and Barbara explore the fascinating world of Ears, Nose, and Throat (ENT) medicine. They will delve into a wide range of topics, including the respiratory system, various types of surgical repairs, the use of scopes, and transplant procedures.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will be accompanied our esteemed guest, Dr. Ken Rosenstock. Tune in as Christine and Dr. Ken explore the fascinating world of the musculoskeletal system. Together, they'll delve into a range of topics, including types of fractures, all-inclusive fracture care, arthrocentesis, arthrodesis, and trigger point injections.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will be accompanied by our esteemed guest, Catherine Keegan. Tune in as Christine and Catherine delve into the intricate workings of the Integumentary System. They'll explore topics such as tissue repairs, distinguishing between malignant and benign conditions, various excision techniques, biopsy methodologies, and the pivotal role of physicians in MOHS surgery.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will be joined by our special guest, Brenda Edwards. Join Christine and Brenda as they cut through the CPT Surgical Guidelines, including surgical package definitions, supplied materials, how reporting more than one surgical procedure may include bundled components of the other code, and what separate procedures are.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will be joined by our special guest, Kimberly Jolivette Williams. Join Christine and Kimberly as they explore the nuances of anesthesia guidelines, including the distinctions between Anesthesia and Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Time Reporting, Concurrency, Modifiers, and Qualifying Circumstances.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will be joined by our special guest, Betty A. Hovey. Join us as Christine and Betty discuss E/M levels in detail.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Shannon DeConda. Tune in as Christine and Shannon delve into the intricacies of E/M Guidelines, offering valuable insights and expert perspectives.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, CJ Wolf. Christine and CJ will delve into topics such as CPT® introduction guidelines, place of services codes, medical terminology, and illustrations.
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In this video, Christine Hall breaks down the anatomy of a CPT Code.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat about the highlights of the 2024 ICD-10-CM Updates.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Laidy Diana Martinez. Christine and Laidy will help you break down Section IV. Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines for Outpatient Services.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guests, Joanne Spethman and Sandy Giangreco Brown. Christine, Joanne, and Sandy will help you break down Sections II and III.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Kelly Shew. Christine and Kelly will help you break down Section I.C. Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99) and Sections I.C. Chapter 22: Codes for Special Purposes (U00-U85).
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Ruby Woodward. Christine and Ruby will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) and Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Victoria Moll. Christine and Victoria will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Robert Kiesecker. Christine and Robert will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96).
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Melissa Kirshner. Christine and Melissa will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Beth Schleeper. Christine and Beth will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 14: Diseases of Genitourinary System (N00-N99) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Pam Vanderbilt. Christine and Pam will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Betty Hovey. Christine and Betty will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Stephanie Allard. Christine and Stephanie will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99), U07.0 into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Terry Fletcher. Christine and Terry will help you break down Section I. C. Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Jennifer McNamara. Christine and Jennifer will help you break down Section I. C. 7. Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Kim Huey. Christine and Kim will help you break down Section I. C. 5. : Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01 – F99) and Section I. C. 6. Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Barbara Shaw. Christine and Barbara will help you break down Section I. C. 4. Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89) into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Sonal Patel. Christine and Sonal will help you break down Section I. C. 1. Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases into more manageable terms.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Brian Cui. Christine and Kimberly will help you break down Section I. B. The General Coding Guidelines into more manageable terms.
Helpful Links:
ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fy...
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our special guest, Kimberly Jolivette Williams. Christine and Kimberly will help you break down Section I. A. Conventions for the ICD-10-CM into more manageable terms.
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This past season, we've discussed what specialties you can enter after becoming a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). In this episode, Christine will chat with our guest Sarah Ragan about how to master the resume process and get the dream job.
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Barbara Shaw on Hematology Coding and everything you should know about this fantastic specialty.
Helpful Links: American Hematology Association | https://www.hematology.org/
Merck Manual | www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/myeloproliferative-disorders/polycythemia-vera
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Vanessa Moldovan on Revenue Cycle Management and everything you should know about this fantastic specialty.
Please bear with us as there are technical difficulties with this episode.
Helpful Links:
AAPC Healthcare Links: https://www.aapc.com/resources/links/
Career guidance - Emily Hawkins Market Me: https://www.emilyhawkins4u.com/
For the Love of Revenue Cycle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/28558...
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Email: vanessamoldovan.rcm@gmail.com
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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Helpful Links:
CDT 2023: Current Dental Terminology Book, eBook and App | https://amzn.to/3rvHdQdCDT
2023 Coding Companion: Training Guide for the Dental Team Book and eBook | https://amzn.to/3rvKuPyAADOM
American Association of Dental Office Management | dentalmanagers.com
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest John Piaskowski on General Surgery and everything you should know about this amazing specialty.
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat about the highlights of the 2023 ICD-10-CM Updates.
Helpful Links:
- https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statis...
- https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fy...
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In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Terry Fletcher on Cardiology and everything you should know about this amazing specialty.
Every other week Christine will talk about different topics related to Medical Coding, Medical Billing, or anything happening in our ever-changing industry that you should know.
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Betsy Nicoletti on Dermatology and everything you should know about this amazing specialty.
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Kaitlyn Brack on Pediatrics and everything you should know about this amazing specialty.
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Betty Hovey on Plastic Surgery and everything you should know about this amazing specialty.
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Annette Bush on FQHCs billing and coding this amazing specialty.
Helpful Links: https://www.in.gov/medicaid/providers... https://www.cms.gov/regulations-and-g... https://www.cms.gov/Center/Provider-T... https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Educ... https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare... https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-G... https://www.cms.gov/regulations-and-g...
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Kimberly Jolivette Williams on Anesthesia and this amazing specialty.
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Linda Martien on Chronic Wound Care and this amazing specialty.
In this episode, Christine Hall will chat with our guest Jennifer McNamara on Orthopedics and this amazing specialty.
Helpful Links:
https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2021-03/february-2021-summary-panel-actions.pdf
In this episode, Christine Hall will have a chat about the guidelines!
Helpful Links: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/fy-2022-icd-10-cm-coding-guidelines-updated-02012022.pdf
In this episode, Christine Hall will have a chat about the last element of an effective compliance program, Internal Investigation & Enforcement.
In this episode, Christine Hall will have a chat with our guest star Kaitlyn Brack on the topic of Communication within Compliance.
Helpful Links:
https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/compliance-guidance/ https://oig.hhs.gov/documents/compliance-guidance/801/physician.pdf
Check it out Christine on The Compliance Guy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-eZgh7rFU
In this episode, Christine Hall will have a chat with our guest star Kimberly Jolivette Williams on the topic of the No Surprises Act.
Helpful Links:
https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/07/13/2021-14379/requirements-related-to-surprise-billing-part-i
https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/no-surprises-act-effect-what-physicians-need-know
In this episode, Christine Hall will have a chat with our guest star Robin Sewell aka"Queen of Denial" on the topic of Denial Management
Helpful Links:
CMS MCD (LCDs/NCDs) - https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/search.aspx
Approved RAC Topics - https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Monitoring-Programs/Medicare-FFS-Compliance-Programs/Recovery-Audit-Program/Approved-RAC-Topics
OIG Active Work Plan - https://oig.hhs.gov/reports-and-publications/workplan/active-item-table.asp
FCSO Target Probe and Educate Review Topics https://medicare.fcso.com/Medical_review/0407767.asp
Noridian Target Probe and Educate- https://med.noridianmedicare.com/web/jfb/cert-reviews/targeted-probe-educate Novitas JL Target Probe and Educate - https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/MedicareJL/pagebyid?contentId=00161300
HIM (Robin "Queen of Denial" Sewell - https://himcoders.com/ https://x12.org/codes/claim-adjustment-reason-codes
AHIMA Denial Management Toolkit - https://journal.ahima.org/ahima-releases-denials-management-toolkit/
AAPC Denial Resolution and Management Training Course - https://www.aapc.com/training/denial-resolution.aspx
link to the AAPC free payer policies, etc: https://www.aapc.com/resources/free-tools/provider-manual/ the link to the AAPC free resources: https://www.aapc.com/resources/free-tools https://projectconverge.net/ https://x12.org/codes/claim-adjustment-reason-codes
In this episode, Christine goes over the 2nd element of conducting an effective compliance program.
Helpful Links:
https://oig.hhs.gov/documents/toolkits/928/HCCA-OIG-Resource-Guide.pdf https://oig.hhs.gov/reports-and-publications/workplan/ https://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Monitoring-Programs/Medicare-FFS-Compliance-Programs/Recovery-Audit-Program/Approved-RAC-Topics https://medicare.fcso.com/Medical_review/0407767.asp https://oig.hhs.gov/compliance/compliance-guidance/ https://oig.hhs.gov/documents/compliance-guidance/801/physician.pdf https://static.aapc.com/aapc/images/b2b-ebrief-em-pass-rate-threshold.pdf
In this episode, Christine goes over the first element of conducting an effective compliance program.
Helpful Links:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accoun...
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/ab...
In this episode, Christine covers Shared & Split Visits.
Helpful Links: CMS Final Rule 1751-F (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-11-19/pdf/2021-23972.pdf)
In this episode, Christine continues on compliance and how to implement the seven elements of an effective compliance program.
In this episode, Christine goes over the importance of a Compliance Program.
Helpful Links:
CMS 2022 MPFS Final Rule - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-11-19/pdf/2021-23972.pdf
OIG Work Plan Action Items - https://oig.hhs.gov/reports-and-publications/workplan/active-item-table.asp
In this episode, Christine goes over the MPFS Final Rule.
Helpful Links: Updated List for Telehealth Services: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes
In this episode, Christine will cover the CPT changes.
Helpful Links:
https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/covid-19-immunizations-appendix-q-table.pdf
In this episode, Christine goes over the New Icd-10-CM Guideline Updates.
Helpful Links:
New ICD-10-CM code for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), December 3, 2020 Effective: January 1, 2021 -https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/Announcement-New-ICD-code-for-coronavirus-19-508.pdf
ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2022 - shorturl.at/szBM9 Link to all updated 2022 files - https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Publications/ICD10CM/2022/
Link mentioned:
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/Announcement-New-ICD-code-for-coronavirus-19-508.pdf https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Health_Statistics/NCHS/Publications/ICD10CM/2022/
Christine Hall on the topic of medical necessity. Is it really a necessity?
Links mentioned:
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/clm104c12.pdf (8:23)
[Medicare B Update, Third Quarter 2006, Volume 4 Number 3] https://medicare.fcso.com/Publications_B/2006/141067.pdf (13:30)
https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/review/General/59G_1054_Recordkeeping_Documentation_Requirements.pdf (13:39)
https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/downloads/Signature_Requirements_Fact_Sheet_ICN905364.pdf (19:04)
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699/0627/Sections/0627.736.html (22:07)
In this episode, Christine goes over the Medicare Provider Fee Schedule Proposal.
Links Mentioned:
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2022-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-proposed-rule (1:29)
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-14973.pdf (21:16)
In this episode, Christine goes over the requirements of Telehealth.
Links Mentioned:
https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/medicare/telehealth (5:19) https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/Telehealth/Telehealth-Codes (9:10)
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/summary-covid-19-emergency-declaration-waivers.pdf (10:24)
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/emergency-preparedness/notification-enforcement-discretion-telehealth/index.html (13:51)
In this Episode, Christine helps paint the picture for Annual Wellness Visits.
Links Mentioned:
https://www.cdc.gov/policy/hst/HRA/FrameworkForHRA.pdf (4:01) https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-dementia-resources-for-professionals (9:24)
https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/assessment (10:51) https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pmtf-final-report-2019-05-23.pdf (13:57) https://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/screening-tools-resources/chart-screening-tools (15:09) https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/ (16:15) https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/AdvanceCarePlanning.pdf (19:19)
In this episode, Christine goes over the new 2022 Evaluation and Management Guidelines.