This episode explores a common misconception in healthcare documentation: using words or phrases from the E/M guidelines does not automatically support a higher level of complexity or risk. We discuss why documentation must reflect the actual medical decision-making, patient condition, and care provided, and offer practical guidance for creating notes that align with compliance and coding standards.

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In this episode, Skin Substitutes 2026: CMS Coverage vs Payment, we break down the growing confusion surrounding CMS’s decision to withdraw the Final Local Coverage Determinations for skin substitutes and what that decision does, and does not, mean for providers. With many assuming the LCD withdrawal delays or stops upcoming reimbursement changes, we separate fact from fiction and explain why that assumption creates real compliance and financial risk.Reach Out For Compliance Help Now! https://www.stephanieallardconsulting.com/contact

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‘Tis the season for reflection—and preparation! In this special holiday episode of Auditing Antics, “Audit Under the Mistletoe: 2025 Wrap-Up & 2026 Prep,” we cozy up with a review of the year’s key coding and compliance insights and set the stage for a successful 2026. Whether you’re a coder, auditor, or compliance professional, this episode will help you end the year informed, inspired, and ready to tackle 2026 with confidence—no mistletoe mishaps required!#AuditingAntics #MedicalCoding #HealthcareCompliance #AuditPlanning #TPE #RevenueCycle #CodingUpdates #2026Audits #HolidayWrapUp #ComplianceTips #HealthcareAudits #CodingLife #AuditReady #MedicareCompliance #HIPAA #RiskManagement #CodingCompliance #AuditSeason #HealthcareRevenue #RevenueIntegrity #MedicalAudit #ComplianceMatters #CodingExcellence #HealthcareUpdates #AuditInsights #MedicalBilling #ComplianceStrategy #YearEndReview #NextYearPrep #AuditChecklist #HolidayCompliance #PodcastForCoders #HealthcarePodcast #MedicalCodingPodcast #CompliancePodcast #RevenueCyclePodcast #AuditPodcast #MedicareAudit #HealthcareLeadership #MedicalCompliance #CodingCommunity #HealthcareProfessionals #AuditTalk