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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Leveling Up in 2021

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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 regret

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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 standards

8. Read the AAPC CPMA study guide from cover to cover

9. Take the practice exams

10. Believe in YOURSELF

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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 resolvable

10. The power is in the follow-up