Topic: 10 Codes

6 chapters across the catalog

Yak Facts
Episode 1441 40:18 - 43:41

1441: Yak Facts

ICD-10 COVID-19 Billing Codes and Vaccine Card Fraud

New ICD-10 billing codes have been established for COVID-19 treatments, including specific codes for booster doses administered into muscle or subcutaneous tissue. In Germany, a man was reportedly caught getting 90 COVID-19 vaccinations to sell the resulting legitimate vaccine cards to others. The discussion highlights the financial incentives for medical administrators to promote specific procedures.

The Learning Curve
Episode 1400 46:00 - 47:44

1400: The Learning Curve

ICD-10 Code Z28.20, Insurance Tracking of Unvaccinated Patients

A new medical billing code, ICD-10 Z28.20, has been introduced to track patients who decide not to be immunized for unspecified reasons. This code allows insurance companies and healthcare providers to flag individuals in their permanent records. The hosts express concern that this data will be used to marginalize or penalize those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine.

Flibbertigibbet
Episode 1263 25:34 - 28:03

1263: Flibbertigibbet

ICD-10 Codes for COVID-19 Vaccination Status

New ICD-10 medical codes have been established by the WHO to track COVID-19 related data, including specific codes for "vaccination declined" and "vaccination contraindicated." These international standards are used for billing and permanent patient records, raising concerns about the long-term tracking of individuals who refuse the vaccine.

Iranahams
Episode 1195 1:40:13 - 1:45:00

1195: Iranahams

Linux Mint, Raspberry Pi, and Technology Education

The hosts advocate for teaching children the basics of computer hardware and open-source operating systems like Linux rather than just "learning to code." They suggest that building a computer using a Raspberry Pi is a superior educational tool compared to the "shackled" environments of Windows 10 or Chrome OS.

Pentacon
Episode 1015 2:08:00 - 2:13:42

1015: Pentacon

Donor Roll Call, Israeli Listeners, 10-Codes

A list of donors contributing $50 or more is read, including Sir Richard of Grandview Manor and Julie McNeil. The hosts correct a recurring error where they referred to the show as "2014" instead of "1014," using "10-codes" as a mnemonic device. International support is noted from listeners in Israel and various US states.

Gay Siri
Episode 714 1:03:01 - 1:05:49

714: Gay Siri

Chris Roberts Plane Hack, ICD-10 Medical Codes

Security researcher Chris Roberts was detained by the FBI after tweeting about his ability to hack a plane's flight controls via the onboard entertainment system. The discussion transitions into the absurdity of the new ICD-10 medical coding system, which includes specific codes for activities like chronic nose picking.