Medical coding audits can significantly impact reimbursement and compliance. In this episode, Alicia Scott explains the seven major audit programs, documentation requirements, Medicare appeals, audit triggers, and practical strategies every medical coder should use to prepare before an audit occurs.

This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1759 webinar.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZTwtu14J5Gs

Medical coding audits can significantly impact reimbursement and compliance. In this episode, Alicia Scott explains the seven major audit programs, documentation requirements, Medicare appeals, audit triggers, and practical strategies every medical coder should use to prepare before an audit occurs. This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1759 webinar. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZTwtu14J5Gs

Medical coding audits can significantly impact reimbursement and compliance. In this episode, Alicia Scott explains the seven major audit programs, documentation requirements, Medicare appeals, audit triggers, and practical strategies every medical coder should use to prepare before an audit occurs.

This episode is from the&nbsp;CCO Community Q&amp;A #1759 webinar.

Watch the full video here:&nbsp;https://youtu.be/ZTwtu14J5Gs

Medical Coding Audits 2026: How to Prepare, Respond & Protect Your Practice

Welcome to the <a href="https://www.cco.us" target="_blank">CCO.us</a> Podcast, the podcast that peels back the layers of Medical Coding, Billing, Auditing and Risk Adjustment. In this ongoing series, we'll dive into the intricacies of medical coding with the guidance of one of the industry's most esteemed experts, Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I, CRC.

Alicia Scott is a renowned figure in the world of medical coding and billing. With an impressive background as a medical records abstractor, analyst, risk adjustment auditor, and consultant, Alicia has established herself as a subject matter expert and coach. Today, she holds the position of Director of Education at CCO.us, a leading platform offering education in the <a href="https://www.cco.us/medical-coding-course-online/" target="_blank">Medical Coding</a>, <a href="https://www.cco.us/certified-professional-biller-cpb-medical-billing-course/" target="_blank">Billing</a>, <a href="https://www.cco.us/advanced-medical-coding-course/" target="_blank">Auditing</a> and <a href="https://www.cco.us/certified-risk-adjustment-coder-crc-course-exam-preparation/" target="_blank">Risk Adjustment</a> field, where aspiring professionals attain essential certifications such as the CPC®, CRC, CPB® and more.

Over the past five years, Alicia has focused her expertise on provider education, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the often complex world of medical coding, specifically navigating the challenges of the ICD-10 code set and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI). Her mission has been to alleviate the frustration experienced by providers and cultivate a strong, collaborative relationship between them and the coders who translate their work into accurate coding.

Throughout this podcast series, Alicia will draw upon her extensive knowledge and teaching experience at CCO.us, sharing invaluable insights on analyzing medical records for accuracy and completeness, conducting precise coding activities, and addressing common errors and issues that arise in the field.

Discover how CCO.us and Alicia Scott are revolutionizing the landscape of medical coding education. Subscribe now to the CCO.us Podcast and embark on a journey towards mastering medical coding with the guidance of a true industry luminary. Don't miss a single episode!

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Welcome to the CCO.us Podcast, the podcast that peels back the layers of Medical Coding, Billing, Auditing and Risk Adjustment. In this ongoing series, we'll dive into the intricacies of medical coding with the guidance of one of the industry's most esteemed experts, Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I, CRC. Alicia Scott is a renowned figure in the world of medical coding and billing. With an impressive background as a medical records abstractor, analyst, risk adjustment auditor, and consultant, Alicia has established herself as a subject matter expert and coach. Today, she holds the position of Director of Education at CCO.us, a leading platform offering education in the Medical Coding, Billing, Auditing and Risk Adjustment field, where aspiring professionals attain essential certifications such as the CPC®, CRC, CPB® and more. Over the past five years, Alicia has focused her expertise on provider education, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the often complex world of medical coding, specifically navigating the challenges of the ICD-10 code set and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI). Her mission has been to alleviate the frustration experienced by providers and cultivate a strong, collaborative relationship between them and the coders who translate their work into accurate coding. Throughout this podcast series, Alicia will draw upon her extensive knowledge and teaching experience at CCO.us, sharing invaluable insights on analyzing medical records for accuracy and completeness, conducting precise coding activities, and addressing common errors and issues that arise in the field. Discover how CCO.us and Alicia Scott are revolutionizing the landscape of medical coding education. Subscribe now to the CCO.us Podcast and embark on a journey towards mastering medical coding with the guidance of a true industry luminary. Don't miss a single episode!

Welcome to the <a href="https://www.cco.us" rel="noopener noreferrer">CCO.us</a> Podcast, the podcast that peels back the layers of Medical Coding, Billing, Auditing and Risk Adjustment. In this ongoing series, we'll dive into the intricacies of medical coding with the guidance of one of the industry's most esteemed experts, Alicia Scott, CPC, CPC-I, CRC.

Alicia Scott is a renowned figure in the world of medical coding and billing. With an impressive background as a medical records abstractor, analyst, risk adjustment auditor, and consultant, Alicia has established herself as a subject matter expert and coach. Today, she holds the position of Director of Education at CCO.us, a leading platform offering education in the <a href="https://www.cco.us/medical-coding-course-online/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medical Coding</a>, <a href="https://www.cco.us/certified-professional-biller-cpb-medical-billing-course/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Billing</a>, <a href="https://www.cco.us/advanced-medical-coding-course/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Auditing</a> and <a href="https://www.cco.us/certified-risk-adjustment-coder-crc-course-exam-preparation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Risk Adjustment</a> field, where aspiring professionals attain essential certifications such as the CPC®, CRC, CPB® and more.

Over the past five years, Alicia has focused her expertise on provider education, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the often complex world of medical coding, specifically navigating the challenges of the ICD-10 code set and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI). Her mission has been to alleviate the frustration experienced by providers and cultivate a strong, collaborative relationship between them and the coders who translate their work into accurate coding.

Throughout this podcast series, Alicia will draw upon her extensive knowledge and teaching experience at CCO.us, sharing invaluable insights on analyzing medical records for accuracy and completeness, conducting precise coding activities, and addressing common errors and issues that arise in the field.

Discover how CCO.us and Alicia Scott are revolutionizing the landscape of medical coding education. Subscribe now to the CCO.us Podcast and embark on a journey towards mastering medical coding with the guidance of a true industry luminary. Don't miss a single episode!

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