Alpha Coding Podcast

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! 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 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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 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