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Remote Coding - Is
it for You?
Virginia Outlaw, CPC, CPPM, CFPC, CPB
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Agenda
• Definitions
• Pro vs. Cons
• Employee Suggestions
• Employer Expectations
• Employment Process
• Test
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Definitions of Remote Work
• A remote job is performed away from the office
in a remote location, (i.e. home or on the road).
Office meetings can still be required.
• A telecommuting position is one where you
trade your commute for a home-based job (i.e.
telecommuting by telephone and computer).
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Definitions of Remote Work
• A virtual job is the type of telecommuting job where most likely 100 percent of the job is performed virtually.
• Home-based jobs are those that perform from the home. It is also similar to a virtual job because most of the time, a job that is called home-based will be 100 percent done from the home without regular trips into the office for meetings.
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Employee Pro vs. Cons
Positives
• Increased Income
• Increased Productivity
• Save money/ time traveling
to and from work.
• Obtain Full time employment
Negatives
• Income which is not reliable.
• Stability
• Lack of benefits
• Only able to obtain contract
employment
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Employee Pro vs. Cons
Positives
• No office drama
• Flex hours at home
• Budget Savings
• Able to interact with family.
Negatives
• Isolation
• No face to face networking
• Pay IRS directly
• Family members expect too
much time.
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Employer Pros vs. Cons
Positives
• Improve HR relationships.
• Productivity is improved.
• Bottom line improved.
• Real time access.
• Lower infrastructure cost
Negatives
• Culture changes
• Management challenges.
• Training costs.
• Infrastructure capability
• Loss of face to face interaction.
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Remote Employee Suggestions
• Stay Connected. – Keep up with the industry trends.
• Contacts – Keep networking.
• Credibility – Reputation is at stake.
• Competence – Be good at what you do.
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Set a Dedicated Office and Work Time
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Remote Employee Suggestions
• Be able to prioritize.
• Troubleshoot – Research continuously.
• Motivate yourself.
• Communicate well.
• Value your time.
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Focus, Focus, Focus
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Just a Few More Suggestions
• Technical Skills – I.T. help is not always
available.
• Contact CPA for help on financial questions.
• Get the correct business work completed.
• Check on insurance.
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Last Suggestions
• Pay your taxes Quarterly.
• Take a good look at your retirement plan.
• Keep resume updated.
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What are Employers Looking For----
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What are Employers Looking For----
• Integrity – Honest with the employer and
yourself.
• Intelligence - Level of common sense.
• Accountability – Take ownership.
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What are Employers Looking For----
• Leadership Ability – Take charge; work without
direct management.
• Competence – Ability to complete the job.
• Courage – Speak up.
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What are Employers Looking For----
• Perseverance – Inner Strength
• Modesty – Can outwork others quietly
• Marketable – Can present employee to clients.
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What are Employers Looking For----
• Likeable.
• Action-oriented.
• Passion – Enjoy the job.
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FINDING THE RIGHT JOB
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Starting the Job Search
• www.aapc.com
• Jobs for American Coders (Facebook)
• Network at AAPC conferences.
• Codersdirect.com
• Google “remote coding jobs”
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General Process
• Submit Resume.
• Talk to recruiter.
• Pass a computer internet speed test.
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PASS THE EMPLOYER’S CODING
TEST
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The Next Step
• Some employers also call for you to pass a
compliance exam.
• Talk to HR.
• Verify hours and pay.
• Receive equipment if provided.
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Final Step
• Go through a training course.
• Receive your assignment and start working.
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Test Time– This is an example only
How is septic shock sequenced?
When a patient is being treated for a
malignancy and is also dehydrated due to the
malignancy; the oncologist is treating the
dehydration only in the visit; how are the
diagnosis sequenced?
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Test Time– This is an example only
When both CAD and unstable angina are
present in a patient and there is no other
diagnosis – a casual relationship is assumed.
True or False
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Test Time– This is an example only
A patient presents to the ER for a myocardial infarction just 6 weeks after his first myocardial infarction which resulted in a week hospital stay. A code from I22 should be assigned as the primary diagnosis code for the second admission. True or False
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Test Time– This is an example only
A lung transplant patient now has a malignant
mass of the right lower lobe. The correct
coding would be C80.2 category followed by a
complication code. True or False
How many endocrine hormones are there?
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Test Time– This is an example only
How should “symptoms of catatonia” be
coded?
The modifiers P1 – P6 are used to describe
how much anesthesia is needed per the
patient’s weight. True or False
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Test Time– This is an example only
Cardiologist saw a 72 year old male with a
myocardial infarction. He spent 180 minutes
from 8:00am to 11:00am during his time with a
patient in the ER as a consult. A 99205 was
coded. What if any additional E/M codes
should be used?
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Test Time– This is an example only
Patient suffered a subdural hemorrhage with 1.5 hours loss of consciousness. The subdural hemorrhage was caused when the pick-up truck the patient was riding in crossed the marked divider line on the freeway and struck a car head-on. Code the primary diagnosis_________. Code all the secondary diagnosis ______, _______, ______.
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Test Time– This is an example only
• 49 year old male with a PMHx of Sacroidosis with
pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension s/p bilateral
lung transplant and heart transplant on 08/2013
complicated by two episodes of CMV viremia with
leukopenia thought to be secondary to Cellcept which
was discontinued on 02/2014 presents for follow-up.
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Patient seen today, feels very well without
complaints. No shortness of breath. Is walking on the
treadmill regularly. Patient says that he ate this
morning, which may be why his sugar is elevated this
morning.
Medications:
Mg-Ox 800 mg TID
Crestor 5 mg
Prednisone 5 mg daily
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Exam –
General: NAD, well appearing
HEENT: PERRLA, EOMI
Pulmonary: lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally,
no wheezing or rhonchi
Cardiovascular: RRR S1 S2 normal
Abdominal: soft nt/nd
Extremity: no c/c/e
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Assessment -
49 year old male with a PMHx of Sarcoidosis with
pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension s/p bilateral
lung transplant and heart transplant on 08/2013
complicated by two episodes of CMV viremia with
leukopenia thought to be secondary to Cellcept here for
routine follow up. Patient is overall stable from a
respiratory standpoint however has elevated fingersticks at
home. #sarcoid s/p bilateral lung and heart transplant
2013
#CMV viremia -resolved
#DM
Pulmonary Critical Care Fellow, PGY5
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The patient was seen and examined by myself, Dr. Faculty
M.D. I discussed the case with the resident. I agree with the
above findings, impression, and plan as documented in the
resident's note . I reviewed the Patient's chart including all new
data. I spent 45 minutes with the patient exclusive of the
resident's time with the patient,most of which was spent
discussing the management and treatment Plan. Improved
spirometry compared to last visit and is asymptomatically
with high level of function. Immunosuppression therapeutic but
blood glucose remains poorly controlled and will increase
Starlix dose. Plan as noted above in the fellow's note.
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Code the note.
• What is the E/M? __________
• What is the primary diagnosis? _________
• What are the secondary diagnosis? __________, ___________,
___________, ____________, ____________, ______________
• Are modifiers needed? If so what are the modifiers. ___, ____
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Questions?? Thoughts??
Experiences??
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Resources
• AAPC
• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/truth-medical-billing-coding-jobs-from-home-marc-graham
• http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/health-careers/medical-billing-coding/medical-coding-career-reasons/
• http://www.medicalbillingandcodingonline.com/student-guide/working-from-home/
• http://www.forbes.com