The AAPC Podcast

Bridgett Wilson takes her studies seriously. It showed when she passed AAPC's rigorous Certified Professional Coder certification exam on her first try. Bridgett hopes to use her medical coding skills to help provide her way through college, where she plans on studying pediatric dentistry. Watch her tell her story on this edition of I Am AAPC.

Join us as we speak with members of AAPCCA's Board of Directors as they talk about the different committees within the board and how they help local chapter officers across the globe. 

Join us as we speak with AAPC Documentation Advisory Committee members, Melissa Kirshner, CPC, CDEO, CRC, CPC-I, CFPC and Kelly Shew, Kelly Shew, RHIA, CPC, CDEO, CPB, CPCO, CPMA, CRC, CPPM, CPC-I. In this broadcast we talk about the committee's upcoming webinar, Ask & Learn: The ICD-10-CM Guidelines. We also tackle your questions about earning CEUs, finding your first job, and more. 

In this episode of AAPC Social, Lisa Livingston and Rita Genovese from the AAPC National Advisory Board join us. They share their favorite tips to help you get your dream job (or your first job). Lisa and Rita also talk about AAPC's mentorship program. 

Monica Alexander relied on one of AAPC's social media groups for guidance as she navigated her way through her medical coding studies. She now gives back to the community by helping others jump start their careers in the business of healthcare.

Join us as we speak with AAPC President, Bevan Erickson. In our discussion we talk about the challenges AAPC faced during the pandemic, future plans for the organization, and more. 

Listen in as former AAPC National Advisory Board President Jaci Kipreos, CPC, COC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, CPC-I, CEMC. Jaci talks are current role on AAPC committees, auditor salaries and more. 

For Elcilene Moseley, CPC, CCS, medical coding was love at first sight. Over the last 14 years she has experienced several different roles within revenue cycle management, but nothing can take away her passion for coding. Listen to Elcilene tell her story on this episode of #iamaapc.

Join us for a discussion with the 2022 AAPCCA Board of Directors, including Board Chair Brenda Steven, April Boyce, Debbie Deprest, Denise Garrett, Kim Stevens, Robin Goudy, Rhonda McCaskill, Samantha Patterson, Tabitha Iverson, Tammy Vannatter Berger, and Tricia Tuttle. 

Raemarie Jimenez, senior vice president of products clarifies information about the 2022 AAPC certification exam updates. 

Stephanie Tam, MPH, CHC, CPCO, CPC and Stephanie Thebarge, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, CPB, CEMC, CHONC, PESC from the National Advisory Board join us. In this episode we learn more about Stephanie Tam and learn what's happening with the NAB. 

Sarah Ragan started her healthcare career as a medical assistant, but quickly worked her way into the administrative side of the business. It took 14 years for her to make the jump into medical coding after her first administrative job. She has now been a certified medical coder for seven years. Watch Sarah tell her story on this episode of #iamaapc.

Join us for a panel discussion, featuring Raemarie Jimenez, Rhonda Buckholtz, Loenta Williams, Katherine Abel, Angela Jordan, and Jaci Kipreos as we review the upcoming changes to AAPC exams beginning January 1, 2022.

Join us as Christine Hall, CHC, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CRC, CPC-I talks about serving on AAPC committees. During our conversation she shares information about each committee and how they support AAPC members.

Erika Maxi fell into medical coding in a unique way. Shortly after completing her college degree in public health, she was hired as a teacher at Georgia Medical Institute, where she taught all aspects of the medical front office. This included coding, which would change her path forever. Listen to Erika tell her story on this episode of #iamaapc.

While raising her young family, Laura Smith, CPC, knew her kids wouldn't be in the house forever. This led her to investigate a career path to follow when they were older. She found medical coding! Watch Laura tell her story on this episode of #iamaapc.

Tabitha Iverson, CPC and AAPCCA Board of Directors Representative joins us on this episode of AAPC Social Hour. Tabitha shares her journey in the business of healthcare and gives members insight into the role of the AAPCCA.

Stephanie Thebarge CPC, CPMA, CPPM, CPB, CEMC, CHONC, PESC and AAPC's Katherine Abel, Director of Curriculum join Social Hour to discuss the best study methods for AAPC students. 

Bonnie Sher, CPC, CPMA, CRC, sought a career after a family friend had passed away. Her husband was the primary provider, but she wanted to have a career to support the family should something happen to him. Hear how she landed in healthcare on this episode of #iamaapc.  

Nick Bentzel worked most of his career cooking in restaurants. The industry took a hit when the COVID-19 pandemic overtook the country. Nick saw this as an opportunity to start a new career. Less than a year after charting his new path he was a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). He soon began working as a full-time coder at one of Pennsylvania's largest healthcare systems and found part-time empl...

In this episode we speak with members of AAPC's customer service team. Learn about the common questions they hear, the busiest times to call, and more.

Morgan Scott, CPC, sought an impactful career that would provide for her family. She wanted to be an example of perseverance and success. After countless nights studying after a long day of work she would study for her CPC exam while her daughter sat next to her doing her own homework. Listen to this story of determination on the latest episode of #iamaapc.  

Jessica Miller, CPC, CPC-P, CGIC, worked as a coder for seven years before becoming AAPC certified. Now she has her sights on five additional certifications beyond the three she has already earned. Jessica has her sights set high. Hear her story on this episode of #iamaapc.

Listen is AAPC National Advisory Board President Michael D. Miscoe, JD, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CASCC, CCPC, CUC, CEMA, AAPC Fellow takes questions from AAPC membership.

It's time for AAPC's annual salary survey. AAPC's Vice President of Product Raemarie Jimenez talks about how AAPC uses the data, how it helps the industry, and why it's important for members to participate.