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?? Healthcare Policy Update ?? A recent executive order on gender-affirming care introduces new challenges for medical coders. With legal battles ongoing, accurate documentation is crucial to avoid claim denials. Stay informed! ?? Read more from Penny Jefferson on navigating compliance risks and evolving regulations. #HealthcarePolicy #MedicalCoding #Compliance #RevenueCycle #MedicalBilling https://lnkd.in/g9ECyAeb

New Episode of Talk Ten Tuesdays is Now Available On-Demand "Transgender Care Creates New Challenges for Hospitals" https://lnkd.in/gT8Wazsh

President Trump’s recent executive order restricting federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors has significant implications for medical coders in hospitals and healthcare facilities, according to Penny Jefferson, the special guest for next Tuesday’s live Internet broadcast Talk Ten Tuesdays. According to Jefferson, coders must adapt to new billing restrictions, increased claim scrutiny, and evolving documentation requirements for procedures such as hormone therapy and surgeries. Compliance with federal and state laws may present challenges, requiring careful classification and justification of related treatments. As audits and legal considerations grow, coders must stay informed on policy updates and payor-specific guidelines. This shift underscores the critical role of accurate medical coding in healthcare compliance, reimbursement, and patient care documentation amid regulatory changes. Also part of the live broadcast will be these instantly recognizable panelists, who will report more news during their segments: ?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. ?CDI Report: Cheryl Ericson, Director of CDI for the vaunted Brundage Group, will have the latest CDI updates. ?The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class Solutions, will report on the latest coding news. ?News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national correspondent, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk. ?MyTalk: Angela Comfort, veteran healthcare subject-matter expert, will co-host the long-running and popular weekly Internet broadcast. Comfort is the assistant vice president of revenue integrity for Montefiore Health.

Join Talk Ten Tuesdays on March 11! ?? Penny Jefferson & expert panelists tackle challenges in transgender care, plus CDI, coding, SDoH & more. Stay informed! #TalkTenTuesdays #Healthcare https://lnkd.in/gpvnsQ3n

Pain Coding: Are You Following the Guidelines? Pain is one of the most common reasons for medical visits — but correctly coding pain requires attention to detail. In her latest article, Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, breaks down the G89 codes and how to properly sequence them for accurate reporting and compliance. Check out her expert guidance: https://lnkd.in/gvr2mRcY #MedicalCoding #CDI #PainManagement #ICD10 #HealthcareCompliance

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Payors continue to deny additional diagnoses through your queries! This action puts revenue at risk. Learn how to master compliant physician queries with CDI expert Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP during our live webcast 3/27/25! Save $25! Use code EBI032725 (expires 3/14/25). https://lnkd.in/ggQEg6wK #CDI #RevenueIntegrity #DenialPrevention #Healthcare

?? March is Social Work Month – a time to celebrate the essential role social workers play in healthcare and beyond! From addressing social determinants of health to guiding patients through life-changing diagnoses, social workers provide vital support to patients, families, and care teams. Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, highlights their impact and legacy in her latest article. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7VEm2J5 #SocialWorkMonth #HealthcareSocialWork #SDoH #PatientCare #CaseManagement

AI & Augmented Intelligence (AuI) are transforming CDI – but are we ready? In his latest article, Frank Cohen, MPA, explores how AI and AuI improve documentation accuracy, boost efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens — all while raising new questions about ethics, compliance, and fraud prevention. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSVWNkj4 #CDI #HealthcareAI #AugmentedIntelligence #ClinicalDocumentation #HealthcareTech