On today’s episode, Jason shares an article about how Mark Cuban is expanding his low-cost pharmacy project. And Aron shares about how charging for digital messages may be on shaky ground.
Jason sits down with our guest Steve Adams. A Certified Professional Coder Instructor with InGauge Healthcare Solutions with more than 20 years-experience with training others how to code in all arenas of care. Steve dissects the coding changes for 2023 in the Final Rule, including E&M, new G-codes, and screening reimbursements.
Guest: Steve Adams, CPC, CEMC, CPMA, CRC, PCS, COC, FCS
Steve Adams is a Certified Professional Coder for both office (CPC, PCS) and hospitals (CPC-H, FCS) with more than 20 years experience in military, multi-specialty, hospital, and the private sector practice of medicine. He has both training and knowledge as a technician, educator, lecturer, and medical group practice manager. His experience includes the evaluation of managed care agreements, fee schedule development, and the implementation of policies to optimize compliance and medical insurance reimbursement.
Steve currently holds the position of Senior Management Consultant with InGauge Healthcare Solutions where he has been employed as a consultant for 20 years.
Mr. Adams is also a licensed Certified Professional Coding instructor for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and provides:
- Retainer consulting for more than 400 physicians nationwide, making up more than 20 specialties in North American, Bermuda and the Southern Caribbean;
- Facility based, rural health, and multi-specialty medical practice billing reviews and restructuring;
- The Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) course for the AAPC.
As a lecturer and educator, he conducts key note addresses and specialty specific presentations on Human Resources, Medicare/Medicaid billing, coding, and compliance.
News Articles
Aaron ‘s news: https://www.beckerspayer.com/policy-updates/mychart-message-fees-live-on-unstable-ground.html
Jason’s news: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/mark-cuban-cost-plus-partners-with-2nd-pbm-hints-at-insulin-market-entry.html
Credits
Production Assistance & Editing: Nyla Wiebe
Scripting by: Aaron C Higgins
Show Notes & Transcription: Aaron C Higgins
Social Media Management: Jeremy Miller & Nyla Wiebe
News Co-Hosts: Aaron C Higgins & Jason Crosby
Interview hosts: Jason Crosby
Executive Producers: Mike Scribner & John Crew