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

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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The Future of CPT Coding: CMS, AMA, HCPCS & the 2027 RFI

Is CPT going away? CMS is questioning the current CPT structure—but the reality is much less dramatic than the headlines suggest. Learn what the 2027 RFI actually means, why HCPCS could become more ...

13 Aug 39min

Tough Specialties - Why Cardio, Ortho and IR Feels So Hard

Why do Cardiology, Orthopedics & Interventional Radiology feel so difficult to code? We're breaking down the anatomy, modifiers, global periods, vascular families, bundling rules and 2026 coding chan...

12 Aug 41min

Error-Proof Coding Guide: Modifiers, Medical Necessity & NCCI Checklists

One missing modifier... One missed NCCI edit... One incorrect diagnosis... That's all it takes for a claim denial. Learn the 6-step error-proofing workflow every coder should use before submitting...

7 Aug 39min

CKD Coding Explained: Documentation Checklist Every Medical Coder Needs

CKD coding can have a huge impact on documentation, HCC capture, and reimbursement. Learn the documentation elements, staging rules, ICD-10-CM guidelines, and coding strategies every medical coder sh...

5 Aug 32min

Behavioral Health Coding: Substance Use Documentation & CDI Essentials

Substance Use Disorder documentation requires far more than identifying whether a patient uses alcohol or drugs. Proper coding depends on accurate provider documentation of severity, remission status,...

28 Juli 24min

What Is Forensic Medical Coding? Legal Cases, Expert Witness & Fraud Review Explained

Substance Use Disorder coding depends on accurate documentation—not assumptions. In this episode, Laureen Jandroep explains ICD-10-CM coding for substance use disorders, remission status, withdrawal, ...

26 Juli 25min

Fraud, Waste & Abuse Explained: What Every Medical Coder Must Know

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse can affect every healthcare organization—and every medical coder. In this episode, Laureen Jandroep explains the seven federal FWA laws, common coding red flags, OIG audit targ...

15 Juli 25min

Mental Health Coding Guide: Major Depression, PDD, and Adjustment Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, and Adjustment Disorder are frequently confused in coding, but each diagnosis has unique documentation, coding, and risk adjustment requirements. In this episode,...

15 Juli 27min