Step up to the Microphone

  August 31, 2021 | By Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT Had you asked me 18 years ago when I first started out as a consultant if I would ever be a public speaker on national speaking circuits, my resounding answer would have been “Haha, no way!”. Today, I am bestowed the honor…

Acute Uncomplicated vs Complicated Illness or Injury

August 27, 2021 | By Jamee Black, CPC, COC, CPMA One of the most difficult determinations of Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed is complicated vs uncomplicated. When selecting Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed, the complication of treatment required should not be considered. The Risk of Complications of Patient Management is where the treatment…

As Pandemic Eases, OIG Ramps Up Audits

  August 13, 2021 | By Grant Huang, CPC, CPMA With Americans having widespread access to effective vaccines, the COVID-19 pandemic is finally fading into the background for most practices, but the issue of compliance is once again rearing its multi-faceted head. This time, after billions of dollars in federal spending as part of pandemic…