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

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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

10. Recognize the industry trends

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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

10. Make your emotions work for you, not against you

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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 incident-to

7. Incident-to rules do not apply in the hospital

8. Payer policies tend to vary on incident-to

9. Know how to audit for incident-to compliance

10.The incident-to rules are antiquated and desperately need reform