Steve Adams CPC, CPC-H, COA

Steve Adams is a Certified Professional Coder for both office (CPC) and hospitals (CPC-H) with more than 14 years experience in military, multi-specialty, hospital, and the private sector practice of medicine. He has both training and knowledge as a technician, educator, lecturer, and medical group practice manager. His experience includes the evaluation of managed care agreements, fee schedule development, and the implementation of policies to optimize compliance and medical insurance reimbursement.

Mr. Adams is also a licensed Certified Professional Coding instructor for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and provide:

• Retainer consulting for more than 100 physicians nationwide, consisting of more than 20 specialties;
  
• Facility based, rural health, and multi-specialty medical practice billing reviews and restructuring;
  
• The Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) course for the AAPC.
  

As a lecturer and educator, he conducts key note addresses and specialty specific presentations on Human Resources, Medicare/Medicaid billing, coding, and compliance to such organizations as the:

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC);
  
• Medical Group Management Association (MGMA);
  
• Statewide Georgia & Alabama Area Health Education Centers (AHEC);
  
• Cap Gemini / Ernst & Young; and
  
• Georgia Academy of Ophthalmology, Family Practice, and OB/GYN
  

Steve was a contributing author to Fraud & Abuse, the Physicians' Resource for Managing Compliance Efforts, and has written articles on coding, compliance, and practice management.

Mr. Adams is an active Gideon, a member of the American Legion, the National Association of American Business Clubs, and the American Academy of Professional Coders.