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Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast

Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast

By: Mark Painter Scott Painter and Dr. Ray Painter
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The Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast is for Urologists and urology practice staff: Administrators, APPs, Billers and Coders. We 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. Your cohosts, Mark, Scott and Dr. Ray Painter discuss urology coding and share best practices for the urology office. We will answer submitted urology coding questions so that you can learn the concepts and apply in your practice. Learn the best practices: urology coding, revenue cycle management, scheduling, collections, patient information collection, pre-authorization, prior approval, charge capture, office communications, claim entry review, appeals, audits and billing, that we have tested and proven so you can adapt and incorporate.© 2026 Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • UCR 281: UnitedHealthcare’s New Documentation Rule and MDM Data Clarifications
    Mar 20 2026

    March 20, 2026

    In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter break down a new UnitedHealthcare policy that could impact payment for professional components of diagnostic services—including urodynamics and other PCTC-coded procedures—and what practices must document to avoid denials. The discussion outlines the need for clearly separated diagnostic reports with findings and impressions, as payers increase prepayment scrutiny. The key takeaway: as payer oversight intensifies, precise, structured documentation—and understanding how rules are applied—is essential to getting paid.


    PRS Coding and Reimbursement Hub

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    Botox LCD Alert

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    Free In-Office Prostate Biopsy Calculator (Suppoted by UC-Care)

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    PRS Coding Courses

    For Urologist

    For APPs

    For Coders, Billers, and Admins


    Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer Group

    Empowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner.

    https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptp



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    The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.

    The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/

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    34 mins
  • UCR 280: Testosterone Pellet Denials, Secondary Payer Prior Auths, and Urology Risk Assessments
    Mar 13 2026

    March 13, 2026

    In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter tackle three emerging reimbursement challenges affecting urology practices: widespread denials for testosterone pellet (Testopel®) therapy, the growing trend of secondary payers requiring prior authorization for high-cost drugs, and whether urology questionnaires qualify as billable health risk assessments.


    PRS Coding and Reimbursement Hub

    Access the Hub


    Botox LCD Alert

    Download the Alert


    Free In-Office Prostate Biopsy Calculator (Suppoted by UC-Care)

    Download Now


    PRS Coding Courses

    For Urologist

    For APPs

    For Coders, Billers, and Admins


    Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer Group

    Empowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner.

    https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptp



    Click Here to Start Your Free Trial of AUACodingToday.com


    The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.

    The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/

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    29 mins
  • UCR 279: LCDs, NCDs, LCAs, and Audits — Understanding Medicare’s Coverage Landscape
    Mar 9 2026

    March 6, 2026

    In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter break down the complex “alphabet soup” of Medicare coverage and auditing tools—including NCDs, LCDs, LCAs, RAC audits, and the emerging WISER program—and explain how they work together to shape reimbursement policy. Prompted by a new multi-state LCD affecting Botox coverage, the discussion walks through how coverage determinations are created, how Medicare contractors enforce them, and why documentation requirements continue to expand. The panel also explores how practices can adapt by building workflows, intake forms, and clinical documentation processes that capture the data Medicare expects—helping physicians navigate audits while still delivering appropriate patient care.


    PRS Coding and Reimbursement Hub

    Access the Hub


    Botox LCD Alert

    Download the Alert


    Free In-Office Prostate Biopsy Calculator (Suppoted by UC-Care)

    Download Now


    PRS Coding Courses

    For Urologist

    For APPs

    For Coders, Billers, and Admins


    Join the Urology Pharma and Tech Pioneer Group

    Empowering urology practices to adopt new technology faster by providing clear reimbursement strategies—ensuring the practice gets paid and patients benefit sooner.

    https://www.prsnetwork.com/joinuptp



    Click Here to Start Your Free Trial of AUACodingToday.com


    The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook group.

    The Thriving Urology Practice Facebook Group link to join:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThrivingPractice/

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    30 mins
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