The Future of CPT Coding: CMS, AMA, HCPCS & the 2027 RFI
Is CPT going away? CMS is questioning the current CPT structure—but the reality is much less dramatic than the headlines suggest. Learn what the 2027 RFI actually means, why HCPCS could become more ...
13 Aug 39min
Tough Specialties - Why Cardio, Ortho and IR Feels So Hard
Why do Cardiology, Orthopedics & Interventional Radiology feel so difficult to code? We're breaking down the anatomy, modifiers, global periods, vascular families, bundling rules and 2026 coding chan...
12 Aug 41min
Error-Proof Coding Guide: Modifiers, Medical Necessity & NCCI Checklists
One missing modifier... One missed NCCI edit... One incorrect diagnosis... That's all it takes for a claim denial. Learn the 6-step error-proofing workflow every coder should use before submitting...
7 Aug 39min
CKD Coding Explained: Documentation Checklist Every Medical Coder Needs
CKD coding can have a huge impact on documentation, HCC capture, and reimbursement. Learn the documentation elements, staging rules, ICD-10-CM guidelines, and coding strategies every medical coder sh...
5 Aug 32min
Behavioral Health Coding: Substance Use Documentation & CDI Essentials
Substance Use Disorder documentation requires far more than identifying whether a patient uses alcohol or drugs. Proper coding depends on accurate provider documentation of severity, remission status,...
28 Jul 24min
What Is Forensic Medical Coding? Legal Cases, Expert Witness & Fraud Review Explained
Substance Use Disorder coding depends on accurate documentation—not assumptions. In this episode, Laureen Jandroep explains ICD-10-CM coding for substance use disorders, remission status, withdrawal, ...
26 Jul 25min
Fraud, Waste & Abuse Explained: What Every Medical Coder Must Know
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse can affect every healthcare organization—and every medical coder. In this episode, Laureen Jandroep explains the seven federal FWA laws, common coding red flags, OIG audit targ...
15 Jul 25min
Mental Health Coding Guide: Major Depression, PDD, and Adjustment Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, and Adjustment Disorder are frequently confused in coding, but each diagnosis has unique documentation, coding, and risk adjustment requirements. In this episode,...
15 Jul 27min
