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May 17

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Obstetrics Coding and Reporting

New 🎙 Episode Episode 72 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Obstetrics Coding and Reporting 1. Know the stages of maternity care 2. Know the trimesters of pregnancy 3. Understand the maternity OB package CPT codes 4. Know which services are bundled into global maternity care 5. Know which services are not included in global maternity care package 6. Understand the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and rules for OB care 7. The coding rules change for twin and pregnan

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effective Project Management

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May 10

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effective Project Management

New 🎙 Episode Episode 71 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effective Project Management 1. Start with a mind-map 2. Identify the project requirements 3. Develop a customized action plan for each project 4. Define expectations for each project 5. Collaboration is a critical element 6. Anticipate challenges and risks 7. Create a feedback loop 8. Leverage project management technology 9. Test your deliverables 10. Reflect on what worked well and what can be better for futu

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Credentialing

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May 3

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Credentialing

New 🎙 Episode In episode 70, we sit down with special guest Yesenia Servin, the Founder of YS Credentialing. Yesenia has over 20 years of experience in healthcare credentialing, payer contracting and enrollment. Yesenia shares her best Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Credentialing. #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance #revenue #AlphaCodingExperts #entreprener #Success #healthcare #SeeYouNextMonday #coders #consulting #aapc #ahima #podcasting #Podcast #coding #free #alp

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Improving Your Work-Life Balance

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Apr 26

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Improving Your Work-Life Balance

New 🎙 Episode Episode 69 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Improving Your Work-Life Balance 1. Recognize the importance of balance 2. Calendar block for both work and life 3. Establish boundaries 4. The Pomodoro method works 5. Work smarter, not harder 6. Unplug from the world 7. Prioritize your health 8. Learn to say no and be guilt free about it 9. Everyone needs a break from the status quo 10. No one has a perfect work-life balance #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Com

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting

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Apr 19

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting

New 🎙 Episode #AlphaMonday Episode 68 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting 1. Understand the clinical definition of Gender Dysphoria 2. Terminology matters 3. The Affordable Care Act transformed treatment for Gender Dysphoria Patients 4. Medical necessity trumps everything 5. Establish workflows and protocols for recording data for Gender Dysphoria Patients 6. Know the appropriate ICD-10-CM Codes for Gender Dysphoria Patient

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Remote Patient Monitoring in 2021

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Apr 12

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Remote Patient Monitoring in 2021

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 67 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Remote Patient Monitoring in 2021 1. Understand the goals of remote patient monitoring 2. Patient consent is required 3. RPM can be ordered and billed only by Physicians or NPPs 4. RPM is not exclusive to chronic care patients 5. There must be an established Patient-Physician/Provider relationship after the PHE expires 6. Biometric data transmission must be elec

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding

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Apr 5

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 66 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Physical Therapy Coding 1. Everything starts with the PT evaluation 2. Know the difference between time-based PT codes and service-based PT codes 3. Understand the 8-minute rule 4. Pay close attention to units for each CPT Code 5. Direct patient contact is required for one-on-one services 6. Be mindful of PT supervision requirements 7. Leverage technology with bu

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Scribe Compliance

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Mar 29

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Scribe Compliance

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 65 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Scribe Compliance 1. Understand the Medical Scribe’s role 2. Medical Scribes are not required to be licensed 3. Know the Joint Commission standards 4. Medical Scribes are not exclusive to Doctors 5. Medical Scribes do not require an employment relationship with the Practitioner 6. Medical Scribes require training and must comply with the same regulatory

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Down

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Mar 22

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Down

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 64 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Down 1. Get to know every member of your team 2. Set clear expectations and deadlines 3. Create an environment that enables growth 4. Give credit where credit is due 5. Encourage autonomy 6. Establish a consistent feedback loop 7. Make yourself accessible and available to your team 8. Leaders should speak last 9. Communicate the vision 10. The best Lea

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Minimizing Revenue Leakage

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Mar 15

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Minimizing Revenue Leakage

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms Episode 63 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Minimizing Revenue Leakage 1. Make sure all Provider credentialing is accurate and up to date 2. Review Payer contracts at least once per year 3. Ensure accurate Patient data capture 4. Establish robust Patient eligibility, prior-authorization, and collections workflows and processes 5. Let Coders be the CODERS 6. Let Billers be the BILLERS 7. Invest in regular, ongoing st

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Streamlining Your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

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Mar 8

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Streamlining Your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms In episode 62, we sit down with special guest Rozmin Bapat, President at CodeRite Healthcare Consulting, a medical billing and healthcare consulting company. Rozmin is known as an RCM Champion and shares her best Pro-Tips for Streamlining Your Revenue Cycle Management. #AlphaMonday #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance #revenue #revenuecyclemanagement #AlphaCodingExperts #entreprener #Success #healthcare #SeeYouNextM

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Leveraging Data Analytics to Combat Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA)

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Mar 1

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Leveraging Data Analytics to Combat Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA)

New 🎙 Episode available on all downloadable platforms In episode 61, we sit down with special guest Karen Weintraub, MA, AHFI, CPC-P, CPMA - Executive Vice President at Healthcare Fraud Shield a software provider specializing in fraud, waste, and abuse detection. Karen shares her best Pro-Tips for Leveraging Data Analytics to Combat Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) #AlphaMonday #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance #revenue #revenuecyclemanagement #AlphaCodingExperts #entr

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Learning A New Specialty in Coding

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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

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

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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

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effectively Managing Up

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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

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Locum Tenens Compliance

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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

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Understanding Critical Care Compliance

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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

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Negotiating Your Next Raise

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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

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating the Coding Profession in 2021

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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

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Increasing Your EQ

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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