Carol Hoppe, CPC, CCS-P, CPC-I
CONSULTANT
Integrity Health Strategies
12800 N. Meridian Street, Suite 305
Carmel, IN 46032
317.819.7709
choppe@ihsconsultinggroup.com
Carol received her certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in 2002 and through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P) in 2003. She received her Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I) certification through the AAPC and became an AHIMA-approved ICD-10 trainer in 2011. Carol holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University where she graduated with honors, Summa Cum Laude.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- "ICD-10: Challenges with Adoption", webinar with Integrity Health Strategies, March 2014
- "Motivating Physicians for ICD-10", AAPC Indianapolis Local Chapter Meeting, March 2014
- "2014 CPT Changes", IU Health Goshen Physicians, Dec. 2013
- "Are Your EHR Templates Audit Proof", Indiana Healthcare Symposium, Nov. 2013
- "The Nitty Gritty of E & M Coding - Examining the Gray", AAPC Indianapolis Chapter Meeting, May 2013
- "E/M Coding", Indiana State Medical Association, April 2013
- "Orthopedic Coding Education", IU Health Goshen Physicians, June 2012, Nov. 2012
- "A Medical Practice Workshop", Panel Discussion, Krieg DeVault/MGMA/HFMA, Nov. 2012
- "99211 and Modifier – 25 Use and Abuse", AAPC Indianapolis Chapter Meeting, Nov. 2012
- "Medicare 101", AAPC Indianapolis Chapter Workshop, Sept. 2012
- "General Surgery Coding", AAPC Greenwood Chapter Meeting, Sept. 2012
- "2012 Coding Updates and Education", IU Health Goshen Physicians, multiple times in 2012
- "ENT-Allergy" and "Pulmonology" coding education, Indiana State Medical Association, Feb. 2012
- "2012 Coding Updates and Education", IU Health Goshen Physicians, multiple times in 2012
- "2012 Provider Coding Retreat", IU Health Goshen Physicians, June 2012
- "E&M Coding Guidelines for Physicians", Community Health Network multiple times, 2002 thru 2011
- "Billing and Collections 101" ten week series, Community Health Network, multiple times from 2002 thru 2011
- "2011 Annual Coding Updates", Community Health Network Physician and Staff Education, 7 sessions from Dec. 2010 thru Jan. 2011
- "Medicare Elimination of Consultation Codes", Community Health Network Physician and Staff Education, Dec. 2009
- "Annual physician and staff coding education", Primecare Physician Network, multiple times, 2002 thru 2008
ARTICLES
- Hoppe, C. (August 2014). Can ICD-10 be Optional in 2014? Becker's Hospital Review: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/icd-10/can-icd-10-be-optional-in-2014.html
- Hoppe, C. (August 2012). Where is Your Practice Losing Money. Efficiency in Practice: http://efficiencyinpractice.com/where-is-your-practice-losing-money
- Hoppe, C. (August 2011). Five Steps for Auditing Practices. Efficiency in Practice: http://efficiencyinpractice.com/five-steps-for-auditing-physician-record
- Hoppe, C. (July 2010). Ten Step to Working Your A/R. Efficiency in Practice: http://efficiencyinpractice.com/2010/07