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 targets, False Claims Act risks, and practical compliance strategies to help coders protect themselves and their organizations.

This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1759 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/5SiTL65W5KE

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, Laureen Jandroep explains severity levels, HCC 59 implications, documentation standards, common coding errors, and how to accurately code mood disorders.

This episode is from the CCO Club Q&A #1733 webinar.

Watch the full video here:  https://youtu.be/J96TCe9yejc

Medical coding audits can significantly impact reimbursement and compliance. In this episode, Alicia Scott explains the seven major audit programs, documentation requirements, Medicare appeals, audit triggers, and practical strategies every medical coder should use to prepare before an audit occurs.

This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1759 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZTwtu14J5Gs

Modifiers are only two characters long—but they can determine whether a claim gets paid or denied.

In this episode, Laureen Jandroep explains CPT®, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM coding conventions, common modifier mistakes, audit risks, and practical strategies to improve coding accuracy and reimbursement.

This episode is from the CCO Club Q&A #1737 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/gfoe0fH7iLU

The new telehealth CPT® codes 98000–98007 were designed to simplify telemedicine coding—but Medicare isn't paying them. In this episode, Alicia Scott explains the AMA vs CMS conflict, modifier 93 and 95 usage, payer-specific requirements, virtual check-in updates, and common telehealth coding mistakes every medical coder should know. 

This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1757 webinar. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/dHgOgI-qhfY

Struggling with integumentary surgery coding? In this episode, Laureen Jandroep reviews the most commonly tested CPC exam concepts, including biopsies, excisions, repairs, debridement, skin grafts, Mohs surgery, breast procedures, coding guidelines, and exam-day strategies to help improve coding accuracy and confidence.

This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1757 webinar. Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/LRUv7-JF8Us

AI is reshaping medical coding workflows, but not in the way many people fear. In this episode, Laureen Jandroep explains the difference between AI hype and real-world adoption in healthcare, including coding automation, NLP tools, agentic AI, 2026 CPT changes, compliance risks, and why human coders remain essential in the AI era.

Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/2VcIZrp_u8w

Choosing between the CPC and CCS can shape your entire medical coding career. In this episode, Alicia Scott and Laureen Jandroep explain the differences between AAPC and AHIMA certifications, including outpatient vs inpatient coding, exam difficulty, career growth, specialization paths, remote work opportunities, and which certification may help you get hired faster.

Whether you are brand new to coding or planning your next credential, this episode helps you make a smarter long-term career decision.

Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/VIFKAjXWLHU

Billing case reviews are one of the best ways to build real-world medical billing confidence. In this episode, Laureen Jandroep and Alicia Scott walk through practical CPB-style scenarios covering coordination of benefits, Medicare Secondary Payer rules, claim forms, denials, appeals, patient responsibility, HIPAA, and compliance.

You’ll learn how to slow down, identify the real billing issue, and apply the right rule before taking action on a claim. This episode is ideal for medical billers, coders, CPB students, and revenue cycle professionals who want stronger claim analysis and reimbursement decision-making skills.

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Anesthesia coding is one of the most misunderstood areas in medical coding—and for good reason. It doesn’t follow the same rules as other CPT sections, and even small mistakes in time, modifiers, or documentation can lead to claim denials or compliance issues.

In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of anesthesia coding in a way that actually makes sense. You’ll learn how the CPT anesthesia section is structured, how to differentiate anesthesia from moderate sedation, and how the payment formula works using base units, time units, and modifying units.

We also walk through critical modifiers, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls that coders often overlook. Whether you’re preparing for a certification exam or working claims in real life, this episode will help you connect the pieces and build confidence in anesthesia coding.