Talk Ten Tuesdays

2026 National Coding Roundup

James S. Kennedy, MD | Penny Jefferson MSN | Cheryl Ericson, RN | Christine E. Geiger, MA | Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW | Timothy Powell, CPA Season 14 Episode 675

While many of you might have been enjoying the holiday season, the
beat of healthcare keeps on beating.
Much has happened in the world of medical coding and that is why
the producers of Talk Ten Tuesday are dedicating the next live
edition of the popular national Internet broadcast to the topic of
coding.

And that’s why Dr. James S. Kennedy, a trained medical professional
who loves coding, will be the Talk Ten Tuesday special guest.
The popular Internet broadcast will also feature these additional
instantly recognizable panelists, who will report more news during
their segments:

  • POV: Penny Jefferson, Manager of Coding & Clinical Documentation Integrity Services for the University of Davis
    Medical Center, is the new cohost of Talk Ten Tuesday. She
    will share her point of view (POV) during the broadcast.
  • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President
    of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class
    Solutions, will report on the latest coding news.
  • Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for
    Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news that
    is happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and
    the SDoH.
  • CDI Report: Cheryl Ericson, Director of Clinical Documentation
    Integrity (CDI) for the vaunted Brundage Group, will have the
    latest CDI updates.
  • The Coding Report: Christine Geiger, Assistant Vice President
    of Acute and Post-Acute Coding Services for First Class
    Solutions, will report on the latest coding news.
  • News Desk: Timothy Powell, ICD10monitor national
    correspondent, will anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.