The AAPC Podcast

Join us as we talk about how to stay healthy while working from home, our upcoming REVCON virtual conference, and more.

Join us as we ask members of the AAPCCA Board of Directors how they fit professional development into their schedule.

Early in her career Barbara Williams had a desire to work as a healthcare clinician. The passing of her mother just prior to taking the MCAT exam curbed her interest and passion for the path. A professor noticed her work ethic and recommended her for a position as a biller/coder. Barbara hasn't looked back. Listen to her tell her story on this edition of #iamaapc. Find one of Barbara's favorite re...

Join us as we talk with National Advisory Board members about auditing, CEUs, and more.

Listen in as we join the AAPC staff for our annual Halloween party and hear answers to common customer service questions.

Katie Justice started her professional career as a zookeeper. Caring for animals was a dream come true, but after a decade of zookeeping she felt there were greater challenges for her. She discovered a new path in medical coding and now sees limitless possibilities. Watch Katie tell her story on this edition of #iamaapc.

Join us as we talk about becoming an auditor and all things auditing with the AAPC Audit Committee. 

We’re holding our first virtual career fair! Register now at the link below for this free, members-only online event. Explore career opportunities in a variety of fields, from medical coding and auditing to compliance and revenue cycle management. Register Here:  https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/20a95c7c-8a35-45cd-be26-a350160a72d3/aapc-s-virtual-career-fair/attendee

On this edition of AAPC Social Hour, we focus our conversation towards Tammy Vannatter-Berger. Tammy was a member of the AAPCCA Board of Directors and selflessly gave her time and knowledge to those working within the business of healthcare. She passed away in an automobile accident on September 2, 2022.

If Garbriel Aponte's long list of credentials tells you anything, it would be that he is a life long learner and eager to master his professional skills. His long list of credentials includes, MSHIA, CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, CPMA, CDEO, CDEI, CCC, CHONC, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CDIP, CCDS, CCDS-O. When he's not preparing for his next exam he's serving AAPC members and medical coders across the world as a mem...

Originally broadcast on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Electronic Exams Q&A answers questions about the highly anticipated exam format.

Kekaulike Dabis took the Certified Professional Coder exam shortly after completing high school. She's found herself in a career that she loves with countless opportunities on the horizon. Listen to Kekaulike share her story on this edition of #iamaapc.

Join us in this jam packed episode where we talk about '23 code updates, #freeaapc, and more. 

We are excited to announce that the option to take an exam electronically through live remote proctoring (LRP) will be available for all AAPC Certifications immediately. Listen in as we share what this means for examinees and learn how we got here. 

Meet the 2021 Palo Alto, California chapter presidency. The Palo Alto Chapter won AAPC's "Chapter of the Year" award in 2021. 

Join us as we speak with Gregg Hatch and Anita Kangat from AAPC's international team on how AAPC is supporting healthcare systems across the globe.

Join us as we speak with Lisa Rae Roper and Sandy Brown from AAPC's Compliance Committee and their upcoming presentation about working with general counsel and more.

Join us as members of the AAPCCA Board of Directors discuss life as an AAPC exam proctor and give tips for future examinees. 

While in college seeking a career path, a friend encouraged Halee Garner to enroll in an entry level medical coding class. She didn't know a thing about medical coding, but took the leap of faith. Her decision has led to a love of the business of healthcare and an unexpected career. Listen to Halee tell her story on this edition of #iamaapc.

Join us as AAPC's Director of Curriculum, Katherine Abel, talks about 2023 code updates and the work involved in updating curriculum and exams each year. 

Join us as the AAPCCA Board of Directors talks about what's happening with local chapters. We also discuss who newly certified coders can get their first job. 

Rita Fae Aulbach-Emira has a long list of credentials under her belt, including BA, AS, Dip. HCT, Dip. MLT, LMP, IPHM, Cert. Hom, Cert. NatMed, COC, CPC, CPCO, CDEI, CDEO, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CRC, CEDC, CEMC, CGSC, CPCD, CRHC, CMSP, CCA, CMCS, CBCS, AAPC Approved Instructor, Certified Melanoma Educator. However, her first position in the business of healthcare was as a medical scribe. It was not the...

Jaci Kipreos, Rhonda Buckholtz, and Christopher Chandler from AAPC's Education Committee join us on Social Hour to discuss what goes into finding the perfect topics and speakers for AAPC conferences. 

  Pam Brooks, MHA, CPC, COC, PCS, AAPC Fellow could have never imagined that her career in healthcare would become what it is. She has decades of revenue cycle experience and has served professionals around the country as a member of AAPC local chapter presidencies, a member of the AAPCCA Board of Directors, and on the National Advisory Board. Listen to Pam tell her story in this edition of #iamaa...

Join us as we speak with  Corella Lumpkins, CPC, CPCO, CPB, CPC-I, CHC, CCS, CCS-P and Becky Strom, CPC, COC, CPCO, CPC-H, MCS-P, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer from AAPC's National Advisory Board.