The AAPC Podcast
Episodes
Remembering Tammy Vannatter-Berger | AAPC Social Hour
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Life Long Learner | Gabriel Aponte | #IAmAAPC
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 skil...
Electronic Exams Q&A
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Originally broadcast on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Electronic Exams Q&A answers questions about the highly anticipated exam format.
Finding Her Dream Career Early in Life | Kekaulike Dabis, CPC | #IAmAAPC
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kekaulike Dabis took the Certified Professional Coder exam shortly after completing high school. She's found herself in a career that she loves with c...
#FREEAAPC Winners, Online Exams, and Workplace Professionalism | AAPC Social Hour
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this jam packed episode where we talk about '23 code updates, #freeaapc, and more.
Special Announcement: All AAPC Exams Now Available Electronically
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce that the option to take an exam electronically through live remote proctoring (LRP) will be available for all AAPC Certific...
Meet the 2021 Chapter of the Year Presidency - Palo Alto, California
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the 2021 Palo Alto, California chapter presidency. The Palo Alto Chapter won AAPC's "Chapter of the Year" award in 2021.
AAPC's International Efforts | AAPC Social Hour
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Coders Working in Law, Finding Your First Job, and More | AAPC Social Hour
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Exam Proctoring Through the Eyes of the AAPCCA Board of Directors | AAPC Social Hour
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as members of the AAPCCA Board of Directors discuss life as an AAPC exam proctor and give tips for future examinees.
Coding Class for Fun Becomes Medical Coding Career | Halee Garner, CPC, CPMA, CCA | #IAmAAPC
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
The Process of Updating AAPC's Curriculum, Exams, and More | AAPC Social Hour
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Learn What's Happening With AAPC Local Chapters + How to Get Your First Coding Job | AAPC Social Hour
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 fi...
Medical Scribe Becomes a Medical Coder - Rita Fae Aulbach-Emira
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, CP...
Learn How AAPC Chooses Topics and Speakers for Conferences | AAPC Social Hour
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jaci Kipreos, Rhonda Buckholtz, and Christopher Chandler from AAPC's Education Committee join us on Social Hour to discuss what goes into finding the ...
A Career More Than She Could Have Dreamed | Pam Brooks, MHA, CPC, COC, PCS | #IAmAAPC
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 reve...
Reviewing 2022 AAPC Exam Updates and More | AAPC Social Hour
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AAPC's Youngest Certified Member | Bridgett Wilson, CPC-A | #IAmAAPC
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bridgett Wilson takes her studies seriously. It showed when she passed AAPC's rigorous Certified Professional Coder certification exam on her first tr...
Learn How the AAPCCA Board of Directors Helps Local Chapter Officers | AAPC Social Hour
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
An Hour with the Documentation Advisory Committee | AAPC Social Hour
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we speak with AAPC Documentation Advisory Committee members, Melissa Kirshner, CPC, CDEO, CRC, CPC-I, CFPC and Kelly Shew, Kelly Shew, RH...
How to Find a Job and AAPC's Mentorship Program | Lisa Livingston and Rita Genovese | AAPC Social Hour
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Social Media Mentee to Mentor | Lamontica "Monica" Alexander | #IAmAAPC
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
An Hour With AAPC President, Bevan Erickson | AAPC Social Hour
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
What is more lucrative, coding or auditing? | AAPC Social Hour
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A True Love With Medical Coding | Elcilene Moseley, CPC, CCS | #IAmAAPC
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Elcilene Moseley, CPC, CCS, medical coding was love at first sight. Over the last 14 years she has experienced several different roles within reve...
Meet the 2022 AAPCCA Board | AAPC Social Hour
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion with the 2022 AAPCCA Board of Directors, including Board Chair Brenda Steven, April Boyce, Debbie Deprest, Denise Garrett, K...
2022 Exam Updates Clarification | Impromptu AAPC Social Hour
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raemarie Jimenez, senior vice president of products clarifies information about the 2022 AAPC certification exam updates.
National Advisory Board Updates | AAPC Social Hour
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Medical Assistant to Medical Coder | Sarah Ragan, CPC, COC, CPMA, CRC, CFPC | #IAmAAPC
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
2022 AAPC Exam Updates | AAPC Social Hour
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a panel discussion, featuring Raemarie Jimenez, Rhonda Buckholtz, Loenta Williams, Katherine Abel, Angela Jordan, and Jaci Kipreos as we ...
AAPC Committees and How They Support AAPC Members | AAPC Social Hour
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Christine Hall, CHC, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CRC, CPC-I talks about serving on AAPC committees. During our conversation she shares information abou...
Healthcare Administration Educator to Medical Coder | Erika Maxie, CPC | #IAmAAPC
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Georg...
Full Time Mom to Full Time Medical Coder | Laura Smith | #IAmAAPC
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Learn About the AAPCCA Board of Directors | AAPC Social Hour
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tabitha Iverson, CPC and AAPCCA Board of Directors Representative joins us on this episode of AAPC Social Hour. Tabitha shares her journey in the busi...
Studying for AAPC Certification Exams | Stephanie Thebarge | AAPC Social Hour
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Thebarge CPC, CPMA, CPPM, CPB, CEMC, CHONC, PESC and AAPC's Katherine Abel, Director of Curriculum join Social Hour to discuss the best stu...
Creating Peace of Mind Through a Career in Medical Coding | Bonnie Sher | #IAmAAPC
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 car...
From Chef to Coder | Nick Bentzel, CPC | #IAmAAPC
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inside AAPC's Customer Service Team | AAPC Social Hour
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Becoming a Coder During COVID-19 | Morgan Scott, CPC | #IAmAAPC
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Scott, CPC, sought an impactful career that would provide for her family. She wanted to be an example of perseverance and success. After countl...
Setting The Bar High | Jessica Miller, CPC, CPC-P, CGIC | #IAmAAPC
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 certific...
An Hour With NAB President, Michael Miscoe | AAPC Social Hour
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen is AAPC National Advisory Board President Michael D. Miscoe, JD, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CASCC, CCPC, CUC, CEMA, AAPC Fellow takes questions from AAP...
The AAPC Salary Survey, Virtual Conferences, and More | AAPC Social Hour
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ind...
The National Advisory Board Future Presidency | AAPC Social Hour
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Future NAB presidency members, Colleen Gianatasio, Stephanie Thebarge, Rhonda Buckholtz, and Stephanie Sjogren discuss their future roles in the Nat...
AAPC's Growth | Jean Pryor | AAPC Social Hour
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jean R. Pryor, CPMA, CPC, CPB, CPC-I, CRC, CIMC, CCS-P, CHAP, AAPC Fellow, joins AAPC Social Hour and discusses the growth of AAPC since it was founde...
Regional Conference Preview | Sherrie Anderson | AAPC Social Hour
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sherrie Anderson, MS, CPC, CPC-I, CPPM, AAPC Fellow joins AAPC Social Hour along with Jaci Johnson Kipreos, CPC, CPMA, CEMC, COC, CPCI, Rhonda Buck...
Choosing The Right Certification | Vanessa Moldovan, CPC, CPMA, CPPM | AAPC Social Hour
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Moldovan, CPC, CPMA, CPPM joins us to discuss certifications. Learn which certifications can help you start your career and how multiple certi...
Debunking AAPC Exam Myths | AAPC Social Hour
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you miss our AAPC Social Hour broadcast, Debunking AAPC Exam Myths? Learn the realities of our exams and credentials from Raemarie Jimenez, senior...
Medical Records Assistant to Auditor/Trainer | Lisa Nguyen, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CH-CBS | #IAmAAPC
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shortly after high school Lisa Nguyen was offered a job as a medical records assistant at a local healthcare facility. She moved her way to the front ...
Medical Coding by Mishap | Heather Hoak, CPC, CPCP-I, CCC | #IAmAAPC
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Hoak, CPC, CPCP-I, CCC didn't seek medical coding at first. However, one path led to another and she soon found herself in the business of he...
Coding for Oncology | Norma A. Panther | AAPC Social Hour
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of AAPC Social Hour Norma A. Panther, CPC, CEMC, CHONC, CIRCC, CPMA, CCS-P, CHC, CIFHA, AAPC Approved Instructor, discusses coding fo...
Perseverance Will Prevail | Jane Larmore, CPC, COC, CPMA, CEMC | #IAmAAPC
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A move to Florida led Jane Larmore, CPC, COC, CPMA, CEMC to seek a new career. Healthcare had resonated with her and medical coding would become the...
Resume and Exam Tips | Kiosha T. Forston, MASS, RHIA, CPC, CHTS-TR | AAPC Social Hour
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of AAPC Social Hour Kiosha T. Forston, MASS, RHIA, CPC, CHTS-TR share her tips for resume writing and preparing for a job interview, ...
AAPC Exam Tips | Dianne Estes, CPC, CPB | AAPC Social Hour
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of AAPC Social Hour Dianne Estes, CPC, CPB will share some of her tips to help you pass an AAPC certification exam. Dianne is co-rep...
Medical Coding During a Pandemic | Jill Young | AAPC Social Hour
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How have you navigated your way through medical coding during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode of AAPC Social Hour, Jill M. Young, CPC, CEDC, C...
It's Never too Late to Start a Coding Career | Cheryl DeSarno | #IAmAAPC
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl DeSarno, CPC, CPB, CANPC, CPMA, CRC, COBGC, CEMC had a good feeling that she'd enjoy medical coding as a career. Now with a decade under her be...
Food Services to Medical Coder | Gina Piccirilli | #IAmAAPC
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Piccirilli, CPC, CPB, CPMA fell into medical coding while working as a receptionist in a physical therapy office. Prior to healthcare, Gina worke...
Medical Coding Training When Living Internationally | Laetitia Joly | #IAmAAPC
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laetitia Joy is a new medical coder who's journey began in Europe. A native of France, Laetitia took her AAPC certification exam at a US military base...