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The operative report remains the first line of defense for the coding and reimbursement of a procedure or surgery. The best defense is a strong offense, so comprehensive operative report documentation can make the difference between an organization receiving timely payment or fighting with insurance companies for reimbursement they may or may not receive due to documentation deficiencies. Every operative report must include the following components: heading, history/indications for surgery, body of the report, and findings and follow-up required for the patient. In this webinar, we will take a deep dive into the intricacies of the operative report documentation, important strategies for successfully dissecting the operative report, applicable billing and coding rules, auditing protocols, and review practical examples.
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Toni Elhoms is an internationally known speaker and recognized subject matter expert on medical practice management, coding, reimbursement, revenue cycle management, compliance, and fee analysis. She is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Coding Experts, LLC (ACE). She holds multiple credentials with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS). Ms. Elhoms’ expertise extends to both inpatient and outpatient coding, compliance, billing, and reimbursement. She has extensive medical coding, billing, and auditing experience in the following specialties: orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, neurosurgery, cardiology, interventional cardiology, general surgery, oncology, hematology, internal medicine, family practice, geriatrics, pediatrics, pain management, neurology, urology, hospital medicine, critical care, and other practice areas.
Ms. Elhoms serves as ACE’s Senior Consultant and conducts training and educational seminars across the country on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, Medical Coding, Medical Billing, Practice Management, Managed Care, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Maximization, Regulatory Compliance, The Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), ICD-10-CM and PCS, Surgical Specialty Coding, etc.
With well over a decade of industry experience, Ms. Elhoms has led and supported hospital systems, universities, physician practices, payers, law firms, government agencies, and other entities on coding, billing, and compliance initiatives. Ms. Elhoms is a frequent contributor to various media outlets, highly sought-after conference speaker, and regular guest on industry podcasts. Ms. Elhoms frequently serves as an expert and consulting witness in litigation matters.
Ms. Elhoms was appointed as an editorial advisory board (EAB) member for The Coding Institute (TCI) in 2020. She created the Alpha Coding Podcast series (rated a top industry podcast) to share her industry Pro-Tips. She is a regular volunteer and mentors a network of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and Health Information Management (HIM) professionals across the United States. She proudly served as the 2020 and 2021 elected President of the Orlando, FL AAPC Chapter. She is also an active member of the Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA) and the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS).
Ms. Elhoms is a wife and mother of 3 beautiful children. She enjoys reading, biking, playing poker, and beach trips with her family.