Auditing Antics: Navigating Medical Coding and Auditing

Stephanie Allard Consulting, LLC

Stephanie Allard, CPC, CEMA, RHIT has 20 years of experience in the medical industry and knows the complexities that the professional world is facing on a daily basis. She also knows the lack of public education about our healthcare industry in the United States which contributes to the inability for patients to advocate for themselves. Her Auditing Antics Podcast will explore the healthcare industry from the viewpoint of a medical coder, medical auditor and the patient perspective as a consumer. This series will provide insight to various services in the medical/dental industry and help you n

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    Why the Back of the CMS-1500 Matters More Than You Think

    In this episode of Auditing Antics, Stephanie Allard and Michele Strickland discuss one of the most overlooked compliance resources in healthcare, the back of the CMS-1500 claim form. Every claim submitted includes certifications related to medical necessity, supervision, billing accuracy, and regulatory compliance, making it clear that compliance extends far beyond documentation. Join us as we explore how workflow failures involving telehealth, incident-to billing, credentialing, supervision, and revenue cycle processes can create audit risk even when the medical record appears complete, and why true compliance requires both strong documentation and operational controls.#AuditingAntics #HealthcareCompliance #MedicalCoding #MedicalBilling #RevenueCycleManagement #RCM #HealthcareAudit #CodingCompliance #ComplianceOfficer #HealthcareLeadership #PracticeManagement #RevenueIntegrity #DocumentationIntegrity #MedicalNecessity #IncidentToBilling #TelehealthCompliance #ProviderEnrollment #Credentialing #InternalAudit #HealthcareOperations #RiskManagement #ClaimsReview #ClaimsAuditing #MedicareCompliance #MedicaidCompliance #HealthcareConsulting #AuditReadiness #ProviderEducation #MedicalPracticeManagement #HealthcareAdministration #HealthcareRegulations #ComplianceTraining #FraudWasteAndAbuse #MedicalClaims #HealthcarePodcast #StephanieAllard #MicheleStrickland #AuditingAnticsPodcast

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    Location, Location, Location: The Overlooked Telehealth Requirement

    Telehealth has become a routine part of healthcare delivery, but one of the most important compliance requirements is often overlooked: location.In this episode of Auditing Antics, Stephanie and Michele discuss why the physical location of both the patient and the provider matters during a telehealth encounter. From state licensure requirements and payer policies to documentation expectations and audit risk, knowing where care is being delivered can have significant compliance implications.

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    The Reality of AI and the Future of Healthcare Coding

    Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in healthcare. It is already impacting documentation, coding, auditing, revenue cycle operations, and compliance. The question is no longer whether AI will affect healthcare coding, but how quickly the industry will change and what professionals can do to prepare.In this episode of Auditing Antics, Stephanie Allard and Michele Strickland take an honest look at the realities of AI in healthcare coding. They discuss where AI is already being used, the opportunities and risks it creates, and why simply collecting credentials may not be enough to remain competitive in the years ahead.Join us as we explore how coders, auditors, consultants, and compliance professionals can adapt, build valuable skills, and position themselves for long term success in an evolving healthcare landscape. This is a practical conversation about career growth, professional relevance, and preparing for a future that is arriving faster than many realize.

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    The Credential Conversation: Coding Certifications and Real Career Impact

    For this episode of Auditing Antics, we are diving into one of the biggest misconceptions in the healthcare coding and compliance industry: credentials alone do not automatically advance your career. While certifications can open doors, true career growth often comes from how you apply your knowledge, build experience, develop professional relationships, and navigate opportunities throughout your journey.We will discuss how coders, auditors, and compliance professionals can strategically choose certifications that align with their goals instead of collecting credentials without direction. This episode explores the real-world impact of experience, mentorship, communication skills, specialty knowledge, leadership, and adaptability in an industry that continues to evolve rapidly. Whether you are new to healthcare coding or looking to expand into auditing, consulting, education, or leadership roles, this conversation will help you think beyond the letters after your name and focus on building a sustainable and meaningful career path.

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    Behavioral Health Q&A: Documentation, Billing, and Audit Risk

    As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, this episode of Auditing Antics: Navigating Medical Coding and Auditing focuses on one of the most questioned areas in healthcare today: behavioral health documentation, billing, and audit risk. Stephanie and Michele answer real world questions surrounding psychotherapy documentation, E/M with therapy services, time based coding, telehealth requirements, medical necessity, and common behavioral health audit findings.The discussion also explores the growing compliance challenges organizations face when balancing insurance billing, self pay models, and increasing payer scrutiny. Whether you are a coder, auditor, provider, biller, compliance professional, or practice leader, this Q&A episode provides practical insight into reducing risk, improving documentation clarity, and supporting accurate reimbursement in behavioral health services.

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    Psych and Neuropsych Testing Services: Documentation, Coding Accuracy and Compliance

    In this episode of Auditing Antics, we break down the complex world of psychological and neuropsychological testing services from the perspective of documentation, coding accuracy, reimbursement, and compliance risk. We discuss the differences between psych and neuropsych testing, how time and testing components should be documented, common coding and billing mistakes, and the audit vulnerabilities organizations are facing with these high risk services. This episode also explores medical necessity, interpretation and reporting requirements, technician versus provider roles, and the growing scrutiny surrounding testing services by both commercial and government payers. Whether you are a provider, coder, auditor, biller, or compliance professional, this conversation highlights the areas that can quickly lead to denials, recoupments, and audit exposure if not properly supported in the documentation.

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    Let’s Break Down Psychotherapy Billing From an Auditor’s Perspective

    Psychotherapy services continue to be a major focus in behavioral health audits, payer reviews, and documentation denials. In this episode of Auditing Antics, we break down psychotherapy billing from an auditor’s perspective, including what documentation actually supports the service billed, how time based services are reviewed, and the common red flags that trigger denials and compliance concerns. We will discuss medical necessity, psychotherapy time requirements, add on codes, and the difference between psychotherapy documentation and E/M documentation. We also explore the growing conversation around whether practices should continue billing insurance or consider developing self pay models due to increasing audit pressure, reimbursement challenges, and administrative burden. Whether you are a provider, coder, auditor, or compliance professional, this episode focuses on the real world risks practices are facing and the steps that can help support cleaner claims, stronger documentation, and more sustainable practice operations.

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    Mental Health Awareness Month: The Conversations We Need to Start Having

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-helpMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode of Auditing Antics focuses on the conversations our industry avoids. Medical coding, auditing, and compliance demand constant accuracy and productivity, but rarely address the mental toll behind that work. From audit pressure and denials to decision fatigue and burnout, many professionals are carrying more than they show while still expected to perform at a high level. If the work feels heavy, you are not alone. It is time to acknowledge it, talk about it, and start changing the conversation.

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Stephanie Allard, CPC, CEMA, RHIT has 20 years of experience in the medical industry and knows the complexities that the professional world is facing on a daily basis. She also knows the lack of public education about our healthcare industry in the United States which contributes to the inability for patients to advocate for themselves. Her Auditing Antics Podcast will explore the healthcare industry from the viewpoint of a medical coder, medical auditor and the patient perspective as a consumer. This series will provide insight to various services in the medical/dental industry and help you n

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