CCO.us Podcast | Medical Coding, Billing, Auditing & Risk Adjustment

Imagine expanding your medical coding career beyond just coding - this episode opens your eyes to 5 amazing new directions for medical coders! Learn about roles like Compliance Officer, Clinical Research Coordinator, Revenue Cycle Analyst, and more. We break down what each job entails, key skills needed, education/certification requirements, and how your coding background prepares you for success....

Thinking of starting a career in medical coding? Get the insider scoop in this info-packed episode. We break down exactly what medical coding entails, the various code sets you need to learn, and what medical documentation experience you need to have. You'll get pros and cons of different training options like online courses, community colleges, and self-study. We also share what to look for in a...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ In this episode of the CCO Club webinar series, we delve into the complex world of medical coding for vaccinations. With over 122 webinars under our belt, we continue to answer questions from our diverse club members, ranging from newcomers to coding veterans. Today, we explore a common query: the differences between...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Join us for an insightful breakdown of the neoplasm table and accurate cancer coding. We'll explore the importance of statistical tracking, how to use the neoplasm table as a tool, and key details for achieving proper specificity. You'll learn critical aspects like the difference between primary, secondary, and in sit...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get ready to dive deep into wound debridement coding fundamentals in this information-packed episode! We'll start with an overview of what debridement is and why it's performed, including key goals like preventing infection and promoting healing. Next, we'll break down the various techniques - surgical, sharp, mechani...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get ready to master using the table of drugs and chemicals for poisonings, adverse effects, and more! We'll start with an overview of what this supplemental tool is, when to use it, and how it makes coding more accurate. Next, we'll walk through a step-by-step example looking up a poisoning code. You'll learn the crit...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get ready to master accurate coding for tobacco use, smoking, and related conditions! We’ll clarify the critical differences between exposure to tobacco smoke versus a history of dependence. You’ll learn how to code for remission, withdrawal, and associated disorders. Expect examples illustrating how to code for envir...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get the inside scoop on MIPS - the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System - in this info-packed episode! We’ll explain what MIPS is, who’s required to participate, and how it impacts reimbursement. Learn the four performance categories: quality, cost, promoting interoperability, and improvement activities. Expect real-w...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get ready to master the nuances between 99213 and 99214 E/M codes! We’ll clarify the key differences between low and moderate medical decision making. You’ll learn how to evaluate complexity of problems, data reviewed, and risk to determine the right level. Expect real-world examples straight from Coding Clinic illumi...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get the inside scoop on critical updates to ICD-10 social determinants of health codes for 2024! We’ll break down new and revised Z55-Z65 codes related to problems with upbringing, primary support group, and psychosocial circumstances. Learn what’s changed in coding for issues like parent-child conflict, absence of fa...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get the inside scoop on the big changes coming in CPT for 2024! We’ll give you a sneak peek at the early release codes and updates for immunizations, Category III codes, PLA codes, and more. Expect an in-depth look at the brand new Appendix for AI services - this is major! Learn about the taxonomy for classifying AI a...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Master medical coding for vascular conditions with this in-depth anatomy lesson! We’ll break down the key structures and functions of the circulatory system, including the heart, arteries, veins and blood components. Learn the critical differences between arteries and veins, memorize major vessels, and understand bloo...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get an in-depth look at coding for congenital heart catheterizations in this info-packed episode. We’ll clarify the critical code changes in recent years and explain when to use the 93453-93455 series versus the 93593-93597 series. Learn step-by-step how right and left heart catheterizations are performed to evaluate...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Will AI take over medical coding jobs? Get the inside scoop in this info-packed episode! We’ll demystify chatGPT and clarify what it can (and can’t) do for coders. Learn its pros and cons, including how it handles coding cases from our auditing course. Expect a frank discussion of AI’s limitations with modifiers, cont...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get up to speed on the latest telehealth billing guidelines in this info-packed episode. We’ll clarify changes since the end of the public health emergency and unpack critical details in the new 2023 Telehealth Billing Guide. Expect real-world examples explaining originating site and distant site requirements, eligibl...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Master coding for hernia repairs with this in-depth podcast episode! We’ll clarify the different types of hernias based on location and terminology for issues like incarceration. Learn how to pinpoint the right CPT codes based on factors like reducibility, initial vs recurrent, mesh use, and defect size. Expect exampl...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get ready to level up your E&M coding skills! Join us as we dive deep into CPT code 99214 - what it takes to reach this moderate level of medical decision making. We'll break down the key criteria step-by-step and provide real-world examples that make sense. You'll get clarity on challenging concepts like "systemi...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get ready to master modifier 79! In this info-packed CCO Club webinar, we dive into the proper use of this tricky modifier. You'll get real-world examples that clarify when 79 is appropriate, and when it's not. We'll also compare it to modifier 58 and 59 so you know exactly when to apply each one. With step-by-step br...

Get the full video, transcripts, slide deck and more at https://www.cco.us/club/ Get your cardiology coding knowledge pumped up in this info-packed CCO student webinar replay. We'll breakdown must-know details on angina, cardiomyopathy, and myocardial infarctions. Learn the causes, symptoms, types, and ICD-10 code ranges for each condition. With clear explanations and insider guidance, you'll gain...