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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for a Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationship

Alpha Coding Experts

Feb 3, 2020

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for a Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationship

New🎙Episode available on all downloadable platforms! Episode 5 will cover Pro-Tips for a Successful Mentor / Mentee Relationship: 1. Choose the right mentor for your unique goals 2. Respect your mentor’s expertise 3. Respect your mentor’s time 4. Humility is gold 5. Remember the golden rule of reciprocity #AlphaMonday #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance #revenue #revenuecyclemanagement #AlphaCodingExperts #entrepreneur #inspiration #motivation #leadership #discipline

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Coding the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Alpha Coding Experts

Jan 27, 2020

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Coding the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

New🎙Episode available on all downloadable platforms! Episode 4 will cover my top 5 Pro-Tips for Coding the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): 1. Report coding SDOH data whenever appropriate 2. Know where to find SDOH documentation 3. Understand who can record the SDOH documentation 4. Understand how to capture additional coding opportunities for SDOH patients 5. Recognize how important SDOH data is in the big picture #AlphaMonday #MedicalCoding #medicalbilling #Compliance

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Alpha Coding Experts

Jan 20, 2020

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating the Coding Profession

New🎙Episode available on all downloadable platforms! Episode 3 will cover Pro-Tips for Navigating the Coding Profession with a special guest, Victoria Moll, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CPRC, AAPC Approved Instructor, and AAPC Fellow. Victoria is the owner of Contempo Coding and was recently selected to join AAPC Chapter Association Board of Directors. She is a thought leader in the coding community as well as a dynamic educator and speaker. In our interview, Victoria shares tips for n

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Success in 2020

Alpha Coding Experts

Jan 13, 2020

Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Success in 2020

New🎙Episode available on all downloadable platforms! Episode 2 will cover my top 5 Pro-Tips for coding success in 2020! Know which specialties are most affected by the changes in 2020. Know the scope of practice rules for each code set. Know how to capture additional revenue opportunities. Know your audience. Know your 2020 goals! Join us every Monday for your all-access pass to medical coding and billing Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter! If you would like

Premiere for Alpha Coding Podcast

Alpha Coding Experts

Jan 6, 2020

Premiere for Alpha Coding Podcast

🚨🚨🚨Today is the day...Episode 1 🎙of Alpha Coding Podcast is now available on all downloadable platforms! #MedicalCoding #MedicalBilling #Compliance #Revenue #RevenueCycle #RevenueCycleManagement #AlphaCodingExperts #AAPC #AHIMA #Coders #Auditors #Physicians #HIM #CDI #RevenueIntegrity #Hospitals #HealthSystems #Coding #Billing #Auditing #Healthcare #Consulting #Consultant #Coding #Billing #Auditing #AlphaMonday #AlphaCodingPodcast #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcaster

SDoH Article in AAPC Healthcare Business Monthly

Alpha Coding Experts

Dec 18, 2019

SDoH Article in AAPC Healthcare Business Monthly

Alpha Coding Experts is proud to announce that our CEO, Toni Elhoms, was featured in the January 2020 edition of AAPC's Healthcare Business Monthly Magazine. The article raises awareness on the power we have to collectively make a difference on the social determinants of health (SDoH). To read the article in print visit AAPC HBM. #MedicalCoding #MedicalBilling #Compliance #Revenue #RevenueCycle #RevenueCycleManagement #AlphaCodingExperts #AAPC #AHIMA #Coders #Auditors #Phys

Private Equity targets Primary Care

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 25, 2019

Private Equity targets Primary Care

The number of private equity firms entering the healthcare market continues to increase. Specialties like Dermatology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, and Urology have been prime targets for private equity investments because of their high profit margins. We are now seeing a large number of primary care practices being targeted by private equity firms in a larger effort to form networks that allow for increased payment rates. As many primary care practices pivot towards val

2020 Election Results

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 20, 2019

2020 Election Results

Alpha Coding Experts is proud to announce that our CEO, Toni Elhoms, was elected as the 2020 AAPC Orlando, FL Chapter President. As Toni states: "This is a huge honor and I am proud to serve our membership alongside my fellow board members. With over 1200+ members, the Orlando Chapter is one of the largest AAPC Chapters in the United States. 2020 is going to be an epic year for our members! Thank you again for this incredible opportunity." For more information about the O

2020 Telehealth Updates for Medicare

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 14, 2019

2020 Telehealth Updates for Medicare

Medicare is expanding virtual care services for 2020. Officially titled, Communication Technology-Based Services (CTBS), 3 new time-based G codes have been created to represent treatment and counseling for opioid use disorders. These services can be furnished via telehealth, so long as all requirements for patient consent, originating site, eligible rendering provider, appropriate technology, and clinical documentation have been met. #MedicalCoding #MedicalBilling #Complian

Alpha Coding Podcast

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 12, 2019

Alpha Coding Podcast

The Alpha Coding Podcast series was designed for professionals working in the medical coding, reimbursement, clinical documentation, and compliance industry. Join us every Monday starting on January 6, 2020, for your all-access pass to medical coding and billing Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter! The series includes healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more. Alpha Coding Podcast is now available on all

School-based telehealth expansion

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 8, 2019

School-based telehealth expansion

A recent report in the JAMA Pediatrics highlights a clear link between school-based telehealth programs and a reduction in ED visits for children with asthma. This study indicates a significant opportunity for expansion of school-based telehealth programs in an effort to proactively treat children with chronic diseases. School nurses are addressing an urgent public health issue, while leveraging technology to increase their reach, especially in rural and underserved areas.

2020 MPFS Final Rule Released

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 7, 2019

2020 MPFS Final Rule Released

Patients over paperwork has been the theme for this year's MPFS updates. There are some reduced administrative burdens for 2020 with many more changes coming in 2021. Here are 5 key takeaways from the 2020 final rule: NPP scope of practice language updates: Verbiage changes related to scope-of-practice requirements will now say that if an activity is consistent with state law, it is acceptable to Medicare. Hospice updates: Hospice facilities can now accept medication orde

UHC's new cost containment strategy to address the SDoH

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 6, 2019

UHC's new cost containment strategy to address the SDoH

The nation's largest health insurer, United Healthcare (UHC), is getting into the housing business to address the social determinants of health (SDoH) public health epidemic. This new cost containment strategy is becoming increasingly popular with various health systems across the country. Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, a pioneer in addressing the SDoH, heads up these efforts at UHC and his main strategy is to use UHC's money to pay for housing and support services for patients most

Breaking News on CMS Billing Privileges

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 5, 2019

Breaking News on CMS Billing Privileges

As of yesterday, the Federal Register published a notification that CMS has new authority to revoke any physician's billing and reporting privileges if identified that the physician has direct or indirect affiliation with other providers or entities that have had their privileges revoked in the past, or if they owe money to the U.S. government. All healthcare organizations will need to evaluate and modify their vetting process and due diligence checks before making any key d

Facebook Launches Platform to Promote Preventive Care Access

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 4, 2019

Facebook Launches Platform to Promote Preventive Care Access

Amazon, Walmart, Uber, Lyft, Google, now Facebook...noticing a trend yet? The giants are flooding into healthcare, which means major industry disruption is coming! Facebook's new preventive health functionality tool will remind you about when to schedule well exams, screenings, vaccines, etc. This tool serves as your preventive medicine to-do list, but in digital form. It will be interesting to see if Facebook has worked out the kinks on third-party data access, securit

Strategies to reduce patient billing disputes

Alpha Coding Experts

Nov 1, 2019

Strategies to reduce patient billing disputes

In the age of information, consumers want to make informed decisions prior to purchase, and this most definitely includes healthcare decisions. For many years, consumers have been hit with surprise medical bills. It almost feels like a game of Gotcha! If you get an MRI from XYZ facility it costs $250, but if you go to XYZ facility 3 blocks down the street, the same service costs $1200. Price transparency is a small step in the right direction, but a lot more work needs to

Walmart Health innovates integrated care

Alpha Coding Experts

Oct 31, 2019

Walmart Health innovates integrated care

Walmart Health's integrated care and flat fee approach could serve as a model for the healthcare industry. Based on Walmart Health's one-stop-shop approach, patients have access to primary care, behavioral health, dental care, vision, health education and wellness programs, all in one place. Comprehensive care is a concept providers and health systems have long struggled to capture and implement successfully. Will Walmart's innovative approach be successful and sustainable

Uber and Cerner form strategic partnership

Alpha Coding Experts

Oct 30, 2019

Uber and Cerner form strategic partnership

Uber and Cerner have announced a partnership that integrates ordering nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) services from Uber Health directly through Cerner's EHR platform. This partnership empowers providers, hospitals, and health systems with more resources to address barriers to accessing care. The social determinants of health (SDOH) diagnosis codes play a vital role in justifying medical necessity for these nonemergency medical transportation services. #MedicalCod

Fraud and Abuse practices linked to mortality

Alpha Coding Experts

Oct 29, 2019

Fraud and Abuse practices linked to mortality

Fraud, waste, and abuse in our healthcare system is rampant. It is estimated that between $30 to $140 billion dollars represent fraudulent medical practices annually. These concerns have long been scrutinized from a financial standpoint, but new studies suggest it also represents a major public health threat to patients. #MedicalCoding #MedicalBilling #Compliance #Revenue #RevenueCycle #RevenueCycleManagement #AlphaCodingExperts #AAPC #AHIMA #Coders #Auditors #Physicians #H

Will Amazon revolutionize care navigation like eCommerce?

Alpha Coding Experts

Oct 28, 2019

Will Amazon revolutionize care navigation like eCommerce?

A future with Amazon at the epicenter of healthcare is getting closer and closer as they continue to expand their market share. Amazon is a central part of our daily lives. Imagine a world where you ordered your next annual visit or mammogram the same way you order groceries or a box of diapers? How will consumer reviews influence patient decision-making and referrals? Will Amazon revolutionize care navigation the way it has with eCommerce? #MedicalCoding #MedicalBilling

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