Alpha Coding Podcast

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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.

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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

In episode 61, we sit down with special guest Karen Weintraub, 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).

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Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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. Research applicable NCCI and MUE edits for the specialty

8. Understand that most all medical providers render evaluation and management services

9. Realize some specialties take years to master

10. Consult with industry experts when necessary

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If you would like to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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 dialogue

9. Leverage visuals to remind yourself of your accomplishments and expertise

10. Share your imposter syndrome experiences with others

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 to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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 Boss about how to leverage your talents in the best capacity

9. Respect your Manager’s Time

10. When you succeed your Boss succeeds

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If you would like to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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 Tenens rules apply to Medical Group Claims

8. Don’t misuse the Locum Tenens rules to avoid credentialing new providers

9. Don’t take compliance advice from a Locum Tenens company

10. The cost of getting Locum Tenens compliance wrong is steep

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If you would like to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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 service is not Critical Care

7. Combining multiple providers Critical Care time on one day is not permissible under Medicare rules

8. Don’t unbundle other services

9. Avoid canned phrases

10. Expect payer audits

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 to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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 using the phrase “I deserve it”

8. Come prepared with your ask and methodology

9. Negotiate an extra week of paid vacation

10. Nothing is personal in business

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 to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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

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 to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]

Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

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

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 to become a sponsor of Alpha Coding Podcast, please contact us directly for pricing:  [email protected]