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Alpha Coding Experts
- Feb 22
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Learning A New Specialty in Coding
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 60 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Learning A New Specialty in Coding 1. Research the top reported services/procedures for the specialty 2. Research the top reported ICD-10-CM codes for the specialty 3. Review the Medical Specialty society’s website and resources 4. Request to shadow a Provider 5. Review the coding guidelines for the specialty 6. Research applicable LCDs and NCDs for the specialty 7. Resear
Alpha Coding Experts
- Feb 15
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 59 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 1. Imposter syndrome works in cycles 2. Recognize feelings associated with imposter syndrome in yourself 3. Separate feelings from facts 4. Imposter syndrome and perfectionism are like salt and pepper 5. Identify your imposter syndrome triggers 6. Beware of manipulators 7. Develop a healthy relationship with failure 8. Control your inner dialog
Alpha Coding Experts
- Feb 8
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Up
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 58 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Up 1. Recognize that we are all human 2. Recognize each level of management has its own set of challenges 3. Toxic leadership breeds Toxic Managers 4. Identify Your Manager’s Goals 5. Study your Manager’s personality and habits 6. Avoid blindsiding your Boss at all costs 7. Learn how to avoid the last-minute emergencies from your Boss 8. Educate your B
Alpha Coding Experts
- Feb 1
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Locum Tenens Compliance
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 57 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Locum Tenens Compliance 1. Understand the goal of Locum Tenens Rules 2. Apply HCPCS modifier Q6 when appropriate 3. Locum Tenens rules do not apply to Non-Physician Practitioners (NPPs) 4. Locum Tenens Physicians are not part-time employees 5. Locum Tenens is a Medicare specific Rule 6. Understand the active duty military exception 7. Understand how the Locum Te
Alpha Coding Experts
- Jan 25
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Understanding Critical Care Compliance
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 56 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Understanding Critical Care Compliance 1. Know the Critical Care Code requirements 2. Clinical Documentation must support active Critical Care by the rendering provider 3. The site of service does not determine whether Critical Care can be reported 4. Critical Care is not just for the Pulmonologists 5. Clinical Documentation must be consistent throughout the note 6. Every
Alpha Coding Experts
- Jan 18
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Negotiating Your Next Raise
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 55 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Negotiating Your Next Raise 1. Educate yourself about the market 2. Make sure the timing of your discussion is right 3. Setup a meeting with your boss with a specific agenda to discuss performance and salary 4. Come prepared with a list of data points 5. Emphasize any new responsibilities you have taken on 6. Don’t let your emotions get the best of you 7. Refrain from usin
Alpha Coding Experts
- Jan 11
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating the Coding Profession in 2021
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 54 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating the Coding Profession in 2021 1. The market has changed 2. Networking is a lifestyle 3. The business of medicine is complex 4. Focus on the big picture 5. Key words in job postings are important 6. Certifications alone will not elevate you 7. Hands-on experience trumps education 8. You are entitled to nothing 9. Look for ways to increase your authority as a SME
Alpha Coding Experts
- Jan 4
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Increasing Your EQ
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 53 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Increasing Your EQ 1. Understand the importance of EQ 2. Look deep within yourself 3. Seek out another perspective 4. Hit the Pause button 5. Your reaction to criticism speaks volumes about your EQ 6. The weight of another person’s opinion of you should not influence your opinion of you 7. Learn to exercise self-control 8. Practice empathy 9. Communication is your currency
Alpha Coding Experts
- Dec 28, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Incident-To Compliance
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 52 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Incident-To Compliance 1. Understand the application of incident-to rules 2. Know the different types of supervision guidelines 3. State laws dictate provider scope of practice rights 4. Understand the financial incentives related to incident-to 5. Provider Credentialing must be setup correctly from the beginning 6. New patients can never be reported under incid
Alpha Coding Experts
- Dec 21, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Prolonged Services in 2021
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 51 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Prolonged Services in 2021 1. Know the different types of Prolonged services 2. Understand the new time-based coding methodology 3. Know how to apply the new Prolonged service codes 4. Verify payer policies on Prolonged services 5. Audit Prolonged services regularly #AlphaMonday #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance #revenue #revenuecyclemanagement #AlphaCod
Alpha Coding Experts
- Dec 14, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Leveling Up in 2021
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 50 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Leveling Up in 2021 1. Create your vision board for 2021 2. A new year won’t make a new you 3. You will fail your way to success 4. Get comfortable being uncomfortable 5. Work on mastering yourself 6. Stop blaming other people for your life 7. Recognize that there is no loss in going for it 8. Control your inner dialogue 9. Proclaim your destiny 10. Avoid the pain of regre
Alpha Coding Experts
- Dec 7, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Passing the CPMA Exam
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 49 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Passing the CPMA Exam 1. Know your regulatory guidelines 2. You will need a working knowledge of E/M Auditing 3. You will need a working knowledge of SX Auditing 4. You will need a working knowledge of NCCI edits and MUEs 5. Study Infusion Coding 6. Study statistically valid sampling methodologies 7. Understand the application of controlling standards vs. persuasive standa
Alpha Coding Experts
- Nov 30, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms! Episode 48 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace 1. Conflict comes with the territory 2. Don’t take it personally 3. Don’t react impulsively 4. Address the issue privately 5. Use active listening in the discussion 6. Attack the problem, not the person 7. Paraphrase your understanding of what was said 8. Be mindful of your body language 9. Recognize that every conflict will not be resol
Alpha Coding Experts
- Nov 23, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Emergency Medicine
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms! In episode 47, we sit down with special guest, Dr. Burton Bentley II, CEO of Elite Medical Experts in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Bentley is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and nationally recognized expert on medical liability, informed consent, and complex issues related to Medicine, Business & Law. After 21 years practicing Emergency Medicine, Dr. Bentley shares his best Pro-Tips for Navigating Emergency Medicine. #
Alpha Coding Experts
- Nov 16, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Family Medicine Coding
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms! In episode 46, we sit down with special guest, Sarah Ragan, President of the Daytona Beach, FL AAPC Chapter, Coding Instructor at Daytona College, and seasoned Family Medicine Coder. Family Medicine is a specialty of medicine that includes patients of all ages and health statuses and proves to be challenging for many coding professionals. In this episode, Sarah shares her best Pro-Tips for Mastering Family Medicine Codin
Alpha Coding Experts
- Nov 9, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Passing an Upcoming AAPC Certification Exam
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms! Episode 45 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Passing an Upcoming AAPC Certification Exam 1. Know thyself 2. Do the math 3. Purchase the specific AAPC Study Guide for the desired certification 4. The AAPC practice exams are worth their weight in gold 5. Allow enough time to properly study for the exam 6. Avoid things that will disqualify you from testing 7. Leverage the process of elimination 8. The more certificatio
Alpha Coding Experts
- Nov 2, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Facilitating Effective Physician Queries
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms! In episode 44, we sit down with special guest, Glenn Krauss, Founder and CEO at Core CDI and Top Gun Audit School. Queries play an important role in validating clinical documentation. In this episode, Glenn shares his best Pro-Tips for Facilitating Effective Physician Queries. #AlphaMonday #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance #revenue #revenuecyclemanagement #AlphaCodingExperts #entrepreneur #Success #healthcare #
Alpha Coding Experts
- Oct 26, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Polishing Your Resume
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms! Episode 43 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Polishing Your Resume 1. The top of your resume is prime real estate 2. Simplify it 3. Semantics matter 4. Quantify your accuracy and productivity 5. Your resume is not a college transcript 6. Don’t misrepresent yourself 7. You need 3 file versions of your resume 8. Ditch the antiquated sections 9. Don’t post your resume on your LinkedIn profile 10. Avoid the obvious resu
Alpha Coding Experts
- Oct 19, 2020
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Adopting a No Excuses Mindset
New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms! In episode 42, we sit down with special guest, Cheryl Turner, EdD, R.T., (R)(T), Director of Global Education & Training at Legion Healthcare Partners. Mindset is everything and calibrating the right mindset takes intention and investment. In this episode, Cheryl shares her best Pro-Tips for Adopting a No Excuses Mindset. #AlphaMonday #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance #revenue #revenuecyclemanagement #AlphaCodin
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