Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast

UCR 006: How Dr. John Lin is "reopening" his urology practice as the pandemic restrictions are easing

Mark and Scott talk with Dr. John Lin, a solo practitioner from Gilbert, AZ in the Phoenix metropolitan area.  Dr. Lin shares his strategies and the steps he is taking to "reopen" his practice.

Find out if he sees telehealth in his practice moving forward and if there are any efficiencies to be gained from what he has learned.

UCR 005: Do you know what you are not billing?

We hope you and your families are safe and healthy.

In this episode, Scott and Ray discuss two commonly overlooked billing mistakes that cost urology practices money.  You can't find this on any report but yet it occurs in all practices unless you have the right system.

Ray outlines the simple but effective way to identify procedures performed, that may not have been billed.  They also discuss a second issue, contractual denials, and outline a strategy to address them.

UCR 004: Telehealth/Telemedicine Shared Visits Clarification

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In this episode, Mark clarifies the rules associated with Telehealth/Telemedicine shared visits.  We have been getting questions regarding shared visits. 

Mark answered a question on the recent webinar and his answer sparked additional discussions on this topic.

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UCR 003:  How to Document Telehealth/Telemedicine Visits and Comply with the New Rules

We hope you and your families are safe and healthy.

This crisis has impacted us all in many ways. We are all in this together and we want to help.

Are you overwhelmed with all the new Telehealth/Telemedicine changes?

This is a replay of a webinar that aired Thursday, April 10th, 2020.  Mark outlined how to properly document Telehealth/Telemedicine visits and select the appropriate level of service during the Public Health Emergency.

The rules were released and then adapted to the changed Telehealth environment.  Mark also reviews the new rules and how to apply them in a Urology practice.

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UCR 002: Telehealth/Telemedicine: New Rules in the Wake of the Coronavirus

This episode focuses on the new Telemedicine / Telehealth rules.  With the quickly changing Telemedicine / Telehealth rules, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is hard to keep up with the changes.  Mark Painter breaks down the latest guidelines and rules and explains what urology practices need to know.

Telemedicine technology options mentioned in the podcast:

Doxy.me
Chiron
What’s App
Updox
VSee
Zoom for Healthcare
Google G Suite Hangouts have said that their products will help physicians comply with HIPAA and that they will enter into a HIPAA BAA.


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UCR 001: Welcome to the Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast!

Urologists and urology practice staff: Administrators, APPs, Billers and Coders Unite!  Your cohosts, Mark, Scott and Dr. Ray Painter are on a mission to help urologists and staff achieve peak economic and practice efficiency so there is time and energy to focus on patient care and a happy life. 

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