The process of enrolling with Medicare as a provider/organization can be incredibly tedious and time-consuming. Despite Medicare being the largest insurer in the country, the number of new Medicare enrollment applications is declining due to the complexities of the application requirements. Errors in enrollment submissions can have serious consequences for an organization, including delays in cash flow, credentialing issues, coding problems, denial management challenges, decreased patient satisfaction, and negative impacts on quality scores.
In this webinar, industry expert Toni Elhoms, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CEMA, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer will discuss the submission options, which providers are eligible for Medicare enrollment, each form type applicable in 2024, how to navigate the 2024 complicated form sections, key terminology, what ancillary documentation is needed with enrollment submission, applicable fees, most common errors, and best practice tips for successfully completing the 2024 CMS 855 forms.
Toni Elhoms, CCS, CRC, CPC, AHIMA-Approved ICD10-CM/PCS Trainer is a nationally known speaker and recognized subject matter expert on medical coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle management. She is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Coding Experts, LLC. She holds multiple credentials with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). With over a decade of industry experience, she has led and supported hospital systems, universities, physician practices, payers, government agencies, and other entities on coding, billing, and compliance initiatives. She is a frequent contributor to various media outlets, speaker, and regular guest on industry podcasts. She created the Alpha Coding Podcast series to share her industry Pro-Tips. She also leads and mentors a network of revenue cycle management professionals across the country and serves as the President of the Orlando, FL AAPC Chapter.