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

Episode 22 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Being a Successful Healthcare Consultant

1. Know what consulting entails

2. You must understand the 30,000 foot view of the healthcare landscape

3. Your job is to make it simple for the client

4. Your approach is everything

5. You will be the bearer of bad news

6. Digitize everything

7. Be agile

8. Time is money

9. The question your client is asking may not be the real question

10. Client Experience = Client Retention

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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 21 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Deciding Between AAPC or AHIMA

1. Define your end goals

2. Do your research on the Governing Bodies

3. The decision is uniquely personal

4. Don’t go Coding Credential “crazy”

5. The governing body that holds your credential(s) does not determine your level of success

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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 20 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Living in Alignment with Your Why

1. Always start with Why

2. Your vision should be as clear as a roadmap

3. Get laser-focused

4. Your energy has power

5. Pivot as your WHY evolves

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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 18, we sit down with coding expert, Melissa Freeman, RHIT, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-I, CPC, COC, CRC, Founder & CEO of OS2 Healthcare Solutions and OS2U Training and Development Center, to discuss strategies for Apprentice Coders. The #1 question Veteran Coders get from Apprentice Coders is how do I get a coding job without experience when all the jobs require experience? We dissect this question extensively and discuss actionable Pro-Tips that can be deployed by Apprentice Coders today!

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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 17 will cover Pro-Tips for Understanding Modifier 57 Compliance

1. Modifier 57 applies to E/M services only

2. Understand the true definition and practical applications of modifier 57

3. Timing of the E/M service determines modifier 57 application

4. Understand the financial implications of modifier 57

5. As with anything, compliance is critical

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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 16 will cover Pro-Tips for Leveraging Your Local Coding Chapter

1. Plan Ahead

2. Attend Chapter Events and Be prepared

3. CEUs are not the only reason to attend events

4. Build relationships with your Chapter Members and Officers

5. Look for ways to add value in each relationship

6. Attend other Chapter events in your area

7. Get involved with the Chapter

8. Volunteer as an Officer

9. Embrace the Community

10. Have a Givers Gain 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 15 will cover Pro-Tips for Effective Business Video-Conferencing

1. Test your setup prior to any scheduled meeting

2. Use a laptop or computer to login to the meeting

3. Design a clean and visibly attractive background area

4. How you look on camera is important

5. Dress for success

6. Get to know all the shortcut features of your conferencing platform

7. Eliminate all background noise

8. Have a backup plan in case disaster strikes

9. Stay fully engaged for the entire duration of the video call

10. Communication is key

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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 14 will cover Pro-Tips for Navigating the Latest Telehealth Rules

1. The definition of Telehealth has not changed

2. Utilize the appropriate CPT codes for Telephonic visits

3. Telehealth visits can be reported based on MDM or time

4. New patients can now receive many new services

5. Understand payer modifier requirements

6. Understand POS code requirements

7. Consider the source of your information

8. The waiver is available if you need it

9. There will be compliance audits

10. The only thing that is constant is change

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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 13 will cover Pro-Tips for LinkedIn Mastery

1. Optimize your LinkedIn Profile for success

2. Be visible

3. Be professional

4. Know your audience

5. No Spamming

6. Be authentic and genuine

7. You control the narrative

8. Demonstrate value through quality content

9. Develop relationships off the platform

10. Reciprocate and support others

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