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CCO.us Podcast | Medical Coding, Billing, Auditing & Risk Adjustment
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CCO.us Podcast | Medical Coding, Billing, Auditing & Risk Adjustment

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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!

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Z codes are everywhere—but knowing when to report them and where to sequence them can be surprisingly challenging. You'll learn: First-listed vs. secondary Z codesStatus vs. historyScreening vs. diagnosticAftercare vs. follow-upSDOH documentationCommon documentation trapsFY 2026 Z code changesFY 2027 changes to watch This episode is from the CCO Club Q&A #1740 webinar. Watch the full video here:  https://youtu.be/dXitt38zso0
Wound and ulcer care coding changed significantly in 2026. You'll learn: 2026 skin substitute payment changesDeleted and replacement application codesApplied vs. discarded product unitsMAC LCD considerationsWISeR prior authorizationExpanded ICD-10-CM ulcer codingDiabetic foot ulcer sequencingPodiatry CPT® updatesRoutine foot care requirements This episode is from the  CCO Community Q&A #1740 webinar. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/8_4_f7qU1GU 
A patient is seen in the clinic in the morning and admitted to the hospital that afternoon. Same physician, same date, two encounters. Do you bill both? In this episode, learn how same-day outpatient-to-inpatient E/M billing works, including 99221–99223, bundling, cumulative time, modifier AI, concurrent care, payer differences, and documentation that supports a defensible claim. You'll learn: When outpatient E/M is bundled into the admissionHow to level 99221–99223MDM vs. cumulative timeHow modifier AI is usedWhen another provider may billMedicare vs. commercial differencesCommon same-day E/M audit risks This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1761 webinar. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/uImj-UGAFGs
FQHC billing changed significantly in 2026. In this episode, learn about the updated PPS base rate, retired G-codes, new APCM framework, behavioral health add-ons, RPM opportunities, and important telehealth billing changes affecting Federally Qualified Health Centers. You'll learn: 2026 FQHC payment updatesRetired G0511, G0512 & G0071Replacement care management codesAPCM complexity tiersBehavioral health add-onsAPCM + RPM opportunitiesFQHC telehealth changesA 30-60-90 day action plan This episode is from the CCO Community Q&A #1761 webinar. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ulKsv-YOpkA
Finding a diagnosis in ICD-10-CM is only the beginning. In this episode, learn how to navigate the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index correctly, understand key conventions like “With,” “See,” “See Also,” brackets, dashes, and non-essential modifiers, and use the Neoplasm and Drugs & Chemicals tables with confidence. This episode is from the CCO Club Q&A #1739 webinar. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/dI98ZQ5lOVo
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