Have you had your daily dose of “human medicine” today?
This is such an inspirational quote to me. Are you human medicine? Is someone you know and love a form of human medicine to/for you? I saw this quote against a different background on fellow blogger,CreasCreation,OOSGreens blog. It stuck with me and I wanted to share it here, too.
I will share “Something To Think About” for the next six weeks on Sunday afternoons. It may be a quote, a picture, an interesting phrase I heard, artwork, etc. Whatever I share will surely be intriguing or involving enough to spark a casual discussion or in-depth conversation. Stay tuned every Sunday for this feature!
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Saturday morning workout: The Treadmill (my favorite!) Saturday, April 12, 2025. Video recorded by Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday morning workout. Feeling fit & fine. Saturday, April 12, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Hair day! It had been just over three months since my last wash & retwist/retightening. I was so happy to see my loctician and to have Ájá attended to! Saturday, April 13, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I bought a new keyboard & mouse set for my desktop. The other set was white and clunky-looking, which didn’t match my bedroom colors and decor. I really love this set ten times better! Saturday, April 13, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday dinner: chicken tenders and potato salad from TJ’s Deli. Saturday, April 12, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning workout. Both my left knee and right ankle do not hurt nearly as much as they used to. But, each of them gives me occasional pain. It’s best that I keep braces on them when I workout or go for long walks. Sunday, April 13, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Street Tacos at home. Sunday night dinner #1. Sunday, April 13, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Street Tacos at home. Sunday night dinner #2. The tacos have a salt & pepper seasoning on them that’s to die for! Sunday, April 13, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday night dinner. Street tacos at home. Seasoned tacos with ground beef, onions, fresh minced garlic, chopped spinach, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Sunday, April 13, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Another weekend has come and gone, and I am now stuck with Monday. LOL! I guess I will have to make the best of it. Here’s hoping all of you will do the same, too! Enjoy the week ahead as much as you can!
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
I recently signed up to write on Substack as well. Poking the Bear’s Belly for Fun is a place of healing as I speak aboutthe most recent events with my place of employment as it pertains to racism and discrimination. I welcome your visit.
Saturday morning capture: Basement flowers. Saturday, April 05, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday morning workout. Saturday, April 05, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Caison hustling for the ball during his soccer game. Saturday, April 05, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Just a little hustle toward the ball. Caison Michael. Saturday, April 05, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Caison Michael: running down the field after scoring their team’s first goal! Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt A bit of hustle never hurts anyone. Lol. Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
THEY WON! 3-1. Good game! Saturday, April 05, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I finished reading this book Sunday evening. It is a light read with an overall positive feel. I’ve reviewed it on both Amazon and Goodreads. Sunday, April 06, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Oh nothing . . . when you drop 19 lbs, you can’t help but admire yourself. LOL. Sunday, April 06, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Another breakfast photo of Zumi Tye. If Zuse isn’t eating, it’s sleeping. LOL! Sunday, April 06, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
The Birthday Girl had to nap after all the excitement of the birthday, which was one extra walk and a bit of playing with Mommy inside. Sunday, April 06, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
17 looks EXTREMELY good on her! The Birthday Girl once again while we were out for our Sunday morning walk. Sunday, April 06, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday dinner: baked chicken, roasted Brussels sprouts, and chicken & herbs rice. Sunday, April 06, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Every weekend is a gift. I am enjoying each one as they’re handed down to me, and I look forward to them now so much more than before. I hope this week will be kind to all of you!
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
I recently signed up to write on Substack as well. Poking the Bear’s Belly for Fun is a place of healing as I speak aboutthe most recent events with my place of employment as it pertains to racism and discrimination. I welcome your visit.
I say this as a person who has been in the medical field for 23 years, and who was a medical biller for 10 of them.
AI Generated Image: A Black woman is sitting and reviewing a medical bill. She has a frustrated look as her long curly hair layers lovingly around her face. She is wearing a soft version of a purple top and the background is blurred out.
Earlier today, I had to place a call to my insurance carrier and have them call the billing department for my provider’s office because I have been billed twice for services rendered on the same date.
Disclaimer: I had one appointment on the date mentioned below, and it was for my annual exam only, which is a service covered at 100% by my insurance plan.
I went for my annual exam on 02/18/25 and my provider’s office coded the actual annual exam, it was processed and covered at 100% and paid accordingly, but they also billed me for a 99214 code which is the second to last CPT code for an established patient office visit. One of the highest billed charges for an established patient for in-office services.
Now, I know these people didn’t think they’d get someone who did medical billing for 10 years calling them today with a representative from their insurance carrier, but they got the WRONG one and the RIGHT one today.
My insurance representative informed the billing representative who took the call that they will need to send a corrected claim to reflect the annual exam only (which means, they’re going to end up having to refund the payment for that OV (office visit) code they billed incorrectly, too) and the bill I received from them for $30.00 is currently being held or contested until after the coding review.
I don’t play when it comes to my bills and you DARN sure ain’t gon’ get me because I scrutinize every EOB that is emailed to me. And I do so happily because I have seen way too many people pay bills without actually reviewing them and matching them up with their insurance policy’s coverage and benefits.
People, please review your healthcare bills with a fine-toothed comb. Ensure what you receive is correct and on par with what YOU KNOW is in line with the services rendered.
I was informed I should receive an updated bill and resolution in 7 to 10 business days.
My inner Ghetto Queen is saying, “BAYBAY, I will R O L L up to their corporate office at the hospital and ACT A WHOLE FOOL over $30.00. You not gon’ get me for preventative services that’s covered at 100% with my plan. Nah, nah. You remove that OV code, send a corrected claim, and give my insurance carrier back their refund when it’s all said and done. And don’t do it, and watch me email the CEO of that hospital organization.”
Be on the lookout, beautiful people. Take care of yourself and make sure no one is taking advantage of you and your medical benefits. It’s only going to get worse as time moves forward under this current administration. Mark my words. Stay vigilant, loves.
This is from my Friday evening walk after work. I did 2 miles before eating dinner and after walking Jernee, and getting her and Zumi fed. Friday, March 21, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
This is also from my Friday evening walk after work. This is going to be a new Korean BBQ spot right across from my apartment building. Friday, March 21, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
And this is also from my Friday evening walk after work. I live within walking distance of many eateries, and places to shop, etc. Friday, March 21, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday morning workout. Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Zumi is such a greedy tortoise. We celebrated its “Gotcha Day” on Sunday, March 23, 2025, as the 23rd of March of last year was when I brought this little cutie home. However, this photo is from Saturday. Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday evening would not have been perfect if I had not gotten a shot of the Queen. LOL! Jernee was resting and knocked down her pillow moving around too much in her bed. Saturday, March 22, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning workout. On this day, I exercised the longest I’ve done so in a couple months. I did an hour. I typically do 35-45 minutes most weekends in the fitness room. Sunday, March 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday night capture. Jernee loves a good sniff around the grassy areas, and this seemed like the perfect capture, so I snapped a photo. Sunday, March 23, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
This past weekend gifted me a bit of peace, rest, time to read, and some beautiful weather in which to walk. I am happy the weekend was kind to me. But again, it was not long enough. LOL! I hope the week ahead will be a blessing to each of you. Thank you for stopping by!
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
Basement hallway vibes – on the way to the fitness room. Saturday, March 08, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Saturday morning workout: feeling good, feeling great. Saturday, March 08, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
The Little Monster in her most relaxed state. There have been no more seizures since last Sunday. *Knocks wood* Saturday, March 08, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I started reading this book this past Friday evening and finished it on Saturday. I simply cannot believe how talented this writer was. If I am not mistaken, I read she is no longer with us in the WordPress community. The book mentioned she had struggled with breast cancer for 17 years and was taking the hospice & palliative care path. I reviewed this book via Amazon and Goodreads. It’s an amazing collection of gut-punching poetry. Saturday, March 08, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday morning workout. I’m down 15 lbs since November of 2024. And I would like to lose 15 more in the next 4-5 months. Sunday, March 09, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
I am making my own sauces, pickles, toppings, compotes, etc. I diced cucumbers for pickles this time around. The ingredients were one cucumber, fresh chopped garlic, 1/2 serrano pepper, honey, ginger, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, water, and various seasonings. In the Manuka Honey squeezable bottle is the juice from my last canned pickles batch and some olive oil to act as an oil & vinegar sauce for my sandwiches/subs. Sunday, March 09, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Lentils! If you’ve been following me for a hot minute, you know I love lentils. I actually rinsed this batch that was remaining in a bag and pre-seasoned them as well. I put a little apple cider vinegar and water in with them and placed the jar back in the cabinet. I can’t wait to have lentil soup in the next two weeks or so! Sunday, March 09, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Sunday night dinner: pan-seared rib tips, seasoned white rice, and lima beans. Sunday, March 09, 2025. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
Life is such a precious thing. Every time I think about every day I am given, I am thankful. I mentioned to the crush today that when Jernee finally does pass away, I will be completely and utterly alone. Her response to me was, “Let’s not dwell on that today, please.” I was simply stating a fact – albeit, random as it was, a fact, nonetheless. She didn’t want me to break down or shut down, and I get that. I do. Jernee’s vet visit is this coming Thursday, and we will see what’s what.
The weather has been a bit topsy-turvy since the time change, and I am dealing with some rather mischievous allergies. My left eye is red and swollen, so I guess I’ll be wearing my glasses for the next few days and not my scleral eye contacts. Spring is just around the corner, so I see it’s doling out its gifts early. *Sighs*
Here’s hoping the week ahead will be a fantastic one for all of you. Stay safe. Stay sane. Stay present!
Have you gotten your copy of my new book: a collection of serial tales & flash fiction, Séduire (E-BookandPaperback) yet?
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