Topic: Billing Codes

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 hosts discuss the transition from vaccine mandates to mandatory testing as a means of social control. They predict the rise of "Freedom Passports" based on proctored home tests from companies like Abbott Labs, potentially involving new testing technology acquired by Bill Gates and George Soros.

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.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is criticized for shutting down specific zip codes in Brooklyn, primarily targeting Orthodox Jewish communities. Protesters in these areas have been seen burning masks in response to what they perceive as discriminatory enforcement. The hosts question the logic of zip-code-based lockdowns, noting that residents can easily cross street boundaries into unaffected areas.

Representative Mike Turner challenged Robert Mueller on the use of the word "exonerate" in his report, noting that it is not a legal term found in the U.S. Code or Department of Justice manuals. Turner argued that because the Attorney General does not have the power to exonerate, Mueller had no authority to use the term regarding the president. The exchange highlighted that the "not exonerated" headline was a media framing rather than a standard legal determination.

A critique of modern computer science education suggests that children are being taught "app skills" to become "coding slaves" for major tech platforms rather than learning fundamental programming. The hosts advocate for a return to basic computer literacy and open-source principles to empower users to control their own technology.

The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-16, which aims to add gender identity and expression to the Human Rights Act and Criminal Code. The hosts discuss the implications of the bill, particularly how it might be used to prosecute "hate propaganda" related to gender expression.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio released guidelines allowing for fines against businesses that "purposely" use incorrect pronouns or enforce gendered dress codes. Meanwhile, a Wall Street Journal report describes a trend of "front-stabbing" in corporate environments, where employees are encouraged to be blunt rather than polite to increase competitiveness.

President Obama and various tech leaders are promoting the "Hour of Code" initiative to encourage students to learn computer science. While presented as a way to prepare the country for the future, critics argue it is a corporate-driven effort to create a pipeline of cheap labor for Silicon Valley. The initiative is closely linked to Common Core standards and receives significant funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The "Hour of Code" campaign, backed by Code.org and celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Shakira, encourages students to learn computer programming. President Obama appears in a promotional video for the initiative, which is integrated into the Common Core curriculum.

A review of newly introduced "bogative bills" in Congress includes HR 75, which seeks to end U.S. membership in the United Nations. Other bills discussed include HR 125 regarding oversight of agreements with Afghanistan and HR 118, which aims to provide tax incentives for STEM teachers.