by Karen Weintraub | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog
Prior to the 2023 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, there were several codes specifically used for hospital observation services[1]: CPT 99217 (Observation discharge) 99218-99220 (initial observation care) 99224-99226 (subsequent observation care) All of...
by Karen Weintraub | Aug 1, 2022 | Podcast
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of the Healthcare Fraud Shield podcast. In this episode Karen Weintraub (along with an appearance from her mighty blue macaws) will discuss our Shared Analytics initiative across clients used to detect emerging schemes, and trends for...
by Karen Weintraub | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog
A locum tenens provider is someone who does not own their practice but serves as a travelling provider filling in for other providers who are unable to work due to a variety of reasons, including illness. Locum tenens is now referred to as Fee-For-Service Time...
by Karen Weintraub | Jul 1, 2022 | Podcast
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of the Healthcare Fraud Shield podcast. In this episode Karen Weintraub will discuss travelling physicians and potential for fraud, waste and abuse. If you would like to record a message for our podcast you can go to...
by Karen Weintraub | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog
First, let’s introduce you to Healthcare Fraud Shield’s new Director of Prepayment Review, Alexandria Denton. Alex’s work has spanned across industries in healthcare, hospitality, and holistic well-being. The trajectory of humanity and addressing social needs have...
