Auditing Antics: Navigating Medical Coding and Auditing
Stephanie Allard, CPC, CEMA, RHIT has 20 years of experience in the medical industry and knows the complexities that the professional world is facing on a daily basis.
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Discussed or Decided? What Documentation Supports the Decision for Surgery (opens the original)
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Surgery may be mentioned throughout multiple progress notes, but that does not mean every encounter supports a decision regarding surgery. In this episode, Stephanie and Michele explain the difference between discussing surgery as a future possibility and documenting an actual surgical decision. They review what coders should look for, including the provider’s recommendation, treatment alternatives, patient-specific risks, the patient’s choice, and the resulting plan. They also discuss decisions
Problems Addressed: The Most Misunderstood Part of E/M Coding (opens the original)
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Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cw/AuditingAnticsPodcast A diagnosis appearing in the medical record does not automatically count toward the E/M level. In this episode, Stephanie and Michele break down one of the most misunderstood elements of medical decision-making: the number and complexity of problems addressed. They discuss the difference between problems that are listed, mentioned, monitored, evaluated, and actively managed—and explain how terms such as stable, worsening, exace
Two Auditors, One Room, One Massive Proposed Rule (opens the original)
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For the first time on the Auditing Antics Podcast, Michele Strickland and Stephanie Allard are recording live and together in person! In this episode, Michele and Stephanie break down the biggest highlights from the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and talk through what these proposals could actually mean for healthcare organizations and physician practices. From the proposed Modifier 25 payment reduction and changes to G2211, to new ACO incentives, remote patient monitoring
Healthcare AI: Getting Implementation and Oversight Right (opens the original)
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AI is rapidly becoming part of healthcare operations, but implementing the technology is only the beginning. How do organizations know their AI tools are secure, accurate, compliant, and continuing to perform as intended?In this episode of Auditing Antics, we’re joined by Bennett Borden, Founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners, to discuss the use, implementation, governance, and ongoing monitoring of AI in healthcare. Bennett brings a unique background spanning service with the CIA and U.S. Intel
Stop Focusing Only on Codes Start Understanding Compliance (opens the original)
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Auditing Antics is now on Patreon! Check out the membership here! https://www.patreon.com/cw/AuditingAnticsPodcast Coding is evolving, and so is the role of coders and auditors. As AI and automation take over more routine coding tasks, the real value comes from understanding the regulations, payer policies, CMS guidance, and compliance principles behind every code. In this episode of Auditing Antics, we're discussing why compliance knowledge and critical thinking are becoming the most valuable s
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