Welcome to Proximal Edge Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer!

In this episode, I have our second interview with my friend Sarah Ragan COC, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CFPC, AAPC Approved Instructor. She is a dedicated medical coder with more than 8 years of experience analyzing patient charts for clean billing. Implementing her passion as a coder to segue into educating as a virtual speaker and instructor. She values education, training, proficiency, and compliance. In the first part of our interview, some of the things we discuss are:

Please make sure to find and follow Sarah below is her LinkedIn Profile:

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer!

In this episode, I have part 2 of my very first interview with my friend from Medical Coding Geeks and Not Elsewhere Classified Podcast "Brian Cui, RHIA, CDIP". He is an HIM professional with more than 18 years of experience in a variety of roles in health information technology, clinical documentation improvement, adult education, and auditing. Brian is the Facebook group administrator of Medical Coding Geeks, RHIT & RHIA Exam Support, and the Clinical Documentation Improvement Network.  In 2017 he became the creator and host of Not Elsewhere Classified, a podcast created to share stories and insights from professionals in the medical coding, HIM, and CDI community. He is an advocate for HIM professionals in the Clinical Documentation Improvement Industry. He serves as a mentor for the American Health Information Management Association. In the first part of our interview, some of the things we discuss are:

Please make sure to find and follow Brian, also subscribe and listen to his podcast "Not Elsewhere Classified". The links are below:

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer!

In this episode, I have our very first interview with my friend from Medical Coding Geeks and Not Elsewhere Classified Podcast "Brian Cui, RHIA, CDIP". He is an HIM professional with more than 18 years of experience in a variety of roles in health information technology, clinical documentation improvement, adult education, and auditing. Brian is the Facebook group administrator of Medical Coding Geeks, RHIT & RHIA Exam Support, and the Clinical Documentation Improvement Network.

Please make sure to find and follow Brian, also subscribe and listen to his podcast "Not Elsewhere Classified". The links are below:

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer!

I hope you had a great Christmas and New years! In this episode I opened up a little bit about my family, shared my 2020 goals and how to get started this 2021! If you need a little motivation to get started or keep on going on, this episode will definitely give you a little extra push. 

If you need more motivation and more information on creating SMART goals, please take some time to review the reference links in the episode description below:

1. Todo Incluido Podcast: https://anchor.fm/todo-incluido

2. Webpage: https://www.proximaledge.com/

3. Email: [email protected]

4. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

5. Smart Goals: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm

6. The Greatness Within: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiyYEVcU1tI&list=PLkdxgc6x3C6Kv4cdzJnjes3sM_QbB5BJT&index=1

7. Audiobook No Excuses Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D-eGgB5lvA

8. Audiobook Awaken the Giant Within book Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6UtuuDr3eo

9. Audiobook Awaken the Giant Within book Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJVmLXUHzpo

10. Audiobook Awaken the Giant Within book Part III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J9Ai2tgdU4

11. https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en

12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFKCLjhO2bo

13. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QsW5oHau40D3UrdHy1YSw

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer! 

This episode covers "The E&M 2021 changes" Significant changes have been made to the E/M codes and guidelines for 99202-99215, these changes will replace our 1995 and 1997 guidelines and will be taking effect January 2021. History and exam are still important parts of the note and may contribute to the time and medical decision making; medical necessity is still the overarching criterion for code selection.

The time in the code descriptors will change from “typical” to “minimum”. MDM is the other criteria we can use, instead of using time to select the E&M code. New Code: 99417 for prolonged services, reported with 99205 or 99215, if the codes were selected based on the time alone and if services take longer than what is outlined on the code (99205 & 99215). Note: Please check with your payer for specific time needed to be able to use code 99417. The AMA has provided a table with their definitions and instructions in selecting the level: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2019-06/cpt-office-prolonged-svs-code-changes.pdf

Join me in this episode as I discuss these upcoming changes for E&M!

Here are my references for this episode:

1. Email: [email protected]

2. https://www.aapc.com/evaluation-management/em-codes-changes-2021.aspx

3. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/10-tips-prepare-your-practice-em-office-visit-changes

4. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/em-office-visit-changes-track-2021-what-doctors-must-know

5. https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-releases-2021-cpt-code-set

6. https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2019-06/cpt-office-prolonged-svs-code-changes.pdf

7. https://www.proximaledge.com/education-and-training 

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer! 

This episode covers "CPT 2021 changes"! 2021 is right around the corner. Did you order your new CPT book? Changes to CPT® for 2021 include 329 editorial changes these changes are: 206 new codes; 69 revised code descriptors; and 54 deleted codes.  Join me in this episode as I discuss these upcoming changes for CPT...! 

Here are my references for this episode: 

1. Email: [email protected] 

2. https://www.aapc.com/resources/medical-coding/cpt.aspx 

3. https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-releases-2021-cpt-code-set 

4. https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2020-10/coronavirus-long-descriptors.pdf 

5. https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2019-06/cpt-office-prolonged-svs-code-changes.pdf 

6. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/em-office-visit-changes-track-2021-what-doctors-must-know 

7. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/2021-cpt-code-set-reflects-tech-innovation-covid-19-response 

8. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/new-cpt-codes-published-sars-cov-2-multiplex-assays 

9. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/cpt-codes-new-coronavirus-vaccines-what-you-need-know 

10. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/10-tips-prepare-your-practice-em-office-visit-changes 

11. https://www.proximaledge.com/education-and-training 

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more! 

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer! 

This episode “Includes”, an overview of all of the changes that took effect on October 1st, 2020 for ICD-10-CM chapters 12-22. So, have you picked up your new 2021 ICD-10-CM book? Have you pulled up these changes in the CMS or CDC website? What are the changes? If you have not or if you have, you have come to the right place. Keep listening....!

Here are my references for this episode:

1. Email: [email protected]

2. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/icd-10/2021-icd-10-cm

3. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm#FY%202020%20release%20of%20ICD-10-CM

4. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm

5. https://www.icd10monitor.com/overview-of-icd-10-cm-and-pcs-coding-guideline-changes-for-2021

6. https://www.aapc.com/blog/51606-see-whats-new-for-icd-10-cm-2021/

7. https://www.aapc.com/blog/51117-sneak-a-peek-at-icd-10-cm-2021/

8. https://www.proximaledge.com/cpc-online-review

9. https://www.proximaledge.com/education-and-training

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer!

This episode covers "ICD-10-CM Changes", October is here! Our new ICD-10-CM is out! This episode “Includes”, an overview of all of the changes that took effect on October 1st, 2020 for ICD-10-CM chapters 1-11. So, have you picked up your new 2021 ICD-10-CM book? Have you pulled up these changes in the CMS or CDC website? What are the changes? If you have not or if you have, you have come to the right place. Keep listening....!

Here are my references for this episode:

1. Email: [email protected] 

2. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/icd-10/2021-icd-10-cm

3. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm#FY%202020%20release%20of%20ICD-10-CM

4. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm

5. https://www.icd10monitor.com/overview-of-icd-10-cm-and-pcs-coding-guideline-changes-for-2021

6. https://www.aapc.com/blog/51606-see-whats-new-for-icd-10-cm-2021/

7. https://www.aapc.com/blog/51117-sneak-a-peek-at-icd-10-cm-2021/

8. https://www.proximaledge.com/cpc-online-review

9. https://www.proximaledge.com/education-and-training

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer!

This episode covers "Everything you need to about how to prepare for the CPC Exam"! This episode “Includes”, a breakdown of the CPC exam, how to prepare for the exam, both online and physical testing options, testing strategies, removing the apprentice designation (CPC versus CPC-A), as well as Practicode and Project Xtern. Please join me in this episode as I discuss the everything you need to get started with your certification process and get closer to your career goals.

Here are my references for this episode:

1. Email: [email protected]

2. https://www.proximaledge.com/cpc-online-review

3. https://www.proximaledge.com/education-and-training

4. https://www.aapc.com/training/

5. https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/

6. https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/#tab-2

7. https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/#tab-3

8. https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/#tab-4

9. https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/#tab-5

10. https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/#tab-2

11. https://www.aapc.com/apprentice/applied-experience.aspx

12. https://www.aapc.com/medical-coding-jobs/project-xtern/

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]

Welcome to Proximal Edge's Includes Podcast series with your host Marlegny Mourino, MHSA, M.Ed, CPC, CPB, CPCO, CIRCC, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMA, CRCR, AHI, CMAS, NCMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer!

This episode covers "Everything you need to know about becoming a coder"! Including the job roles for both billers and coders, as well the program expectations, Certifications and different certifying organization. Please join me in this episode as I discuss the questions and research that you need to do to ensure you meet your career goals. 

Here are my references for this episode:

1. https://www.proximaledge.com/cpc-online-course

2. https://www.proximaledge.com/cpc-online-review

3. https://www.proximaledge.com/education-and-training

4. https://www.aapc.com/training/

5. https://www.aapc.com/certification/cpc/

6. https://www.aapc.com/certification/medical-coding-certification.aspx

7. https://www.aapc.com/medical-coding-jobs/project-xtern/

8. https://www.ahima.org/certification-careers/certifications-overview/

9. https://www.americanmedicalbillingassociation.com/cmrs-information

10. https://www.ncctinc.com/certifications/ins

Join me every month to learn more about billing, coding, auditing, compliance, stories of professionals in the field, healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more!

If you would like to be featured on an episode, or would if you would like to become a sponsor of Includes Podcast, as well as getting answers to your questions please contact me by visiting ProximalEdge.com or email me at [email protected]