Alpha Coding Podcast Toni Elhoms
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The Alpha Coding Podcast series was developed by Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM /PCS Trainer, CEO of Alpha Coding Experts, for professionals working in the medical coding, reimbursement, clinical documentation, and compliance industry. With new episodes dropping every Monday, the series provides an all-access pass to industry Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter! The series includes healthcare industry news, coding updates, career advice, personal development, and so much more.
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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Obstetrics Coding and Reporting
Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Episode 72 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Obstetrics Coding and Reporting
1. Know the stages of maternity care
2. Know the trimesters of pregnancy
3. Understand the maternity OB package CPT codes
4. Know which services are bundled into global maternity care
5. Know which services are not included in global maternity care package
6. Understand the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and rules for OB care
7. The coding rules change for twin and pregnancies involving multiples
8. Only report for the OB services rendered to the patient
9. OB documentation is different than any other specialty
10. Get plugged into the right OB resources
Join us every Monday for your all-access pass to medical coding and billing Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter!
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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effective Project Management
Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Episode 71 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Effective Project Management
1. Start with a mind-map
2. Identify the project requirements
3. Develop a customized action plan for each project
4. Define expectations for each project
5. Collaboration is a critical element
6. Anticipate challenges and risks
7. Create a feedback loop
8. Leverage project management technology
9. Test your deliverables
10. Reflect on what worked well and what can be better for future projects
Join us every Monday for your all-access pass to medical coding and billing Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter!
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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Credentialing
Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
In episode 70, we sit down with special guest Yesenia Servin, the Founder of YS Credentialing. Yesenia has over 20 years of experience in healthcare credentialing, payer contracting and enrollment. Yesenia shares her best Pro-Tips for Navigating Medical Credentialing.
Join us every Monday for your all-access pass to medical coding and billing Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter!
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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Improving Your Work-Life Balance
Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!
Episode 69 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Improving Your Work-Life Balance
1. Recognize the importance of balance
2. Calendar block for both work and life
3. Establish boundaries
4. The Pomodoro method works
5. Work smarter, not harder
6. Unplug from the world
7. Prioritize your health
8. Learn to say no and be guilt free about it
9. Everyone needs a break from the status quo
10. No one has a perfect work-life balance
Join us every Monday for your all-access pass to medical coding and billing Pro-Tips that help you start your week off smarter!
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Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting
Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!
Episode 68 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Gender Dysphoria Coding and Reporting
1. Understand the clinical definition of Gender Dysphoria
2. Terminology matters
3. The Affordable Care Act transformed treatment for Gender Dysphoria Patients
4. Medical necessity trumps everything
5. Establish workflows and protocols for recording data for Gender Dysphoria Patients
6. Know the appropriate ICD-10-CM Codes for Gender Dysphoria Patients
7. Report appropriate comorbidities
8. Understand the most common services reported for Gender Dysphoria Patients
9. Know what procedures are considered cosmetic for Gender Dysphoria Patients
10. Append the KX Modifier when appropriate
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: AlphaCodingExperts@gmail.com -
Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Remote Patient Monitoring in 2021
Welcome to the Alpha Coding Podcast series with your host, Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer!
Episode 67 will cover Medical Coding Pro-Tips for Navigating Remote Patient Monitoring in 2021
1. Understand the goals of remote patient monitoring
2. Patient consent is required
3. RPM can be ordered and billed only by Physicians or NPPs
4. RPM is not exclusive to chronic care patients
5. There must be an established Patient-Physician/Provider relationship after the PHE expires
6. Biometric data transmission must be electronically collected
7. Know the RPM codes
8. Understand the interactive communication requirement
9. RPM Devices must meet the FDA’s definition of a medical device
10. RPM reporting should be patient-specific
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: AlphaCodingExperts@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
Makes medical codalmost sound simple….(which it’s not…)
Wonderful and lucid explanation of this confusing filed, with a welcome perspective of positivity!
Anything New 2022 ?
i am a new listener and i am enjoying your podcast as a coding professional. Are you recording for 2022 ?
Fills a Much Needed Service
Fantastic overview of the industry. Toni’s style is warm and reassuring. There is a dearth of helpful and accessible information for this part of the American workforce, but this series rises to the occasion.