October 31, 2025 In this Halloween-themed episode, Scott, Mark, Ray, and special guest Dr. John Lin explore the “curse” of poor documentation and its real-world consequences, including payer audits, downcoding, and revenue loss. They discuss how vague or incomplete documentation—even when care is appropriate—can lead to denials and clawbacks, especially in today’s AI-assisted claims review environment. The team also covers practical strategies to improve documentation, the risks of ov...
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October 31, 2025 In this Halloween-themed episode, Scott, Mark, Ray, and special guest Dr. John Lin explore the “curse” of poor documentation and its real-world consequences, including payer audits, downcoding, and revenue loss. They discuss how vague or incomplete documentation—even when care is appropriate—can lead to denials and clawbacks, especially in today’s AI-assisted claims review environment. The team also covers practical strategies to improve documentation, the risks of ov...
UCR 261: Government Shutdown Impact and a Human Perspective on AI in Urology
Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast
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UCR 261: Government Shutdown Impact and a Human Perspective on AI in Urology
October 3, 2025 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Ray Painter discuss two timely and important topics. First, they break down the current government shutdown and its effects on Medicare claims processing, including the 10-day hold issued by CMS to allow MACs to adjust their systems—especially around telehealth billing. They offer practical recommendations for urology practices, including billing guidance and the use of ABNs during the shutdown. Then, the discussion shifts to artificia...
Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast
October 31, 2025 In this Halloween-themed episode, Scott, Mark, Ray, and special guest Dr. John Lin explore the “curse” of poor documentation and its real-world consequences, including payer audits, downcoding, and revenue loss. They discuss how vague or incomplete documentation—even when care is appropriate—can lead to denials and clawbacks, especially in today’s AI-assisted claims review environment. The team also covers practical strategies to improve documentation, the risks of ov...
