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

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 changes that make these specialties challenging.

This episode is from the CCO Podcast #1749 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/N40H5keImdA

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 claims.

This episode is from the CCO Club Q&A #1738 webinar.

Watch the full video here:  https://youtu.be/zMM_TS6Uknk

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 should know.

This episode is from the CCO Club Q&A #1738 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/d52QSvkhrXs

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, withdrawal, intoxication, substance-induced conditions, and associated comorbidities.

In this episode, we discuss the CDI essentials for behavioral health documentation and how accurate coding supports patient care, compliance, reimbursement, and risk adjustment. 

This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1754 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/1n2DCUBW-dI

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, intoxication, CDI best practices, and the documentation details that improve coding accuracy and patient care.

This episode is from the  CCO Community Q&A #1754 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/V-3cv4Q_aGo

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