Alpha Coding Podcast

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

In episode 42, we sit down with special guest, Cheryl Turner, EdD, R.T., (R)(T), Director of Global Education & Training at Legion Healthcare Partners. Mindset is everything and calibrating the right mindset takes intention and investment. In this episode, Cheryl shares her best Pro-Tips for Adopting a No Excuses Mindset.

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

Episode 41 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Mastering Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding in 2021

1. Don’t believe everything you hear

2. History and physical exam still need to be documented

3. Leveling can be based on Time or MDM

4. MDM gets a face lift

5. Say Goodbye to 99201 (for most payers)

6. Evaluate your payer mix

7. Take note of the new time ranges for each level

8. Prolonged services have some notable updates

9. Take note of what didn’t change

10. Leverage your toolkit

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

Episode 40 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Pro-Tips for Manifesting Your Future

1. Put your dreams into the universe

2. Visual reminders are critical to manifestation

3. Raise your standards

4. Avoid limiting beliefs

5. Get crystal clear about your goals

6. Don’t get distracted

7. Become obsessed with your own personal growth

8. Avoid the scarcity mindset

9. The law of proximity is real

10. Success is formulaic

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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, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

Episode 39 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Succeeding As An Expert Witness

1. Working as an expert is a contact sport

2. Learn the legal jargon and decorum

3. Your communication skills must be exemplary

4. Touch every document in your expert file

5. Be mindful of all written communications

6. Never tell a lie under oath

7. Every word you say matters

8. A high-level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is fundamental

9. Be prepared for a Daubert challenge

10. You’re only as good as your reputation

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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, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

In episode 37, we sit down with special guest, Dr. Thomas Kramer, PHD, MPH, Professor of Psychology at Daytona State College. Dr. Kramer is an accomplished academic and has published many scholarly articles on topics such as: addiction, trauma, and the use of electronic health records in Behavioral Health, etc. In episode 37 – Dr. Kramer shares his best Pro-Tips for Navigating the Remote Reality!

To connect with Dr. Kramer you can email him @ [email protected]

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

In episode 36, we sit down with special guest, Dr. John Zelem from Streamline Solutions Consulting. Dr. Zelem is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and practiced General Surgery for over 25 years with extensive expertise as a physician advisor, specializing in utilization management, compliance, and clinical documentation.  In episode 36 – Dr. Zelem shares his best Pro-Tips for Understanding Medical Necessity from the Physician’s perspective.

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

Episode 35 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Upgrading Your Productivity and Efficiency

1. Implement effective strategies

2. Get a desk calendar

3. Deconstruct every task

4. Set measurable daily goals

5. Eliminate distractions

6. Don’t compromise quality over quantity

7. Automation is your best friend

8. Reverse engineer your week

9. Don’t let the day run you!

10. Accountability is everything

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, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

In episode 34, we sit down with special guest, Aneel Irfan from Irfan Medical Supplies & Technologies. Aneel is a Digital Health expert and hosts the 10X Healthcare Podcast. In episode 34 - Aneel shares his best Pro-Tips for Navigating Digital Health in 2020, strategies for success, and what the future holds in this ever-changing healthcare landscape.

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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, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!

Episode 33 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Producing a Podcast

1. Understand the time commitment

2. Define your purpose and mission for the podcast

3. Define your target audience

4. Design your brand aesthetics

5. Map out the show format

6. Iron out the podcast logistics

7. Sound quality is everything

8. Prepare for a learning curve

9. Ongoing marketing is required

10. Systematize the process

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]