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The AAPC Podcast shares the stories of members and information on the business of healthcare.  AAPC was founded in 1988 to provide education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing training, certification, networking, and job opportunities.

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    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Project Xtern Updates & CPC-A Job Hunt Tips | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 59:46


    In this episode of AAPC Social Hour, we chat with Erica Simpson, AAPC's Placement Director, about the latest updates to the Project Xtern program and share tips to help new CPC-As land their first job. Plus, we talk with Kelly Shew about her feature article in the May 2025 issue of AAPC The Magazine: Principal, Chronic, and Complex Care Management Pay Off. #medicalcoding #healthcarecareers #cpcjourney

    Patient to Professional: A Journey into Medical Coding | Stephanie Vargason, CPC, CRC | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 26:40


    In this inspiring interview, Stephanie Vargason shares her remarkable path to becoming a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with AAPC. What started as a challenging chapter in her life—facing serious health issues—became the catalyst for a rewarding new career.

    Paul Daddona's Path After HEALTHCON and Why You Should Attend | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 21:44


    Meet Paul Daddona—last year he attended AAPC's HEALTHCON as a newly certified CPC-A with no job experience, just determination and a dream. He came to learn, network, and take the first steps in his career. Shortly after the conference, he landed his very first position in the healthcare revenue cycle. In this follow-up interview at HEALTHCON 2025, Paul shares where his journey has taken him over the past year, what he's learned, and his best advice for students and new coders entering the field.

    The Career Chose Me | Kim Steffenhagen, CPC, CEMC, CPMA, COPM | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 15:40


    Meet Kim Steffenhagen—she started at the front desk and never imagined where it would lead. In this interview, Kim shares how her curiosity, hard work, and a little nudge from fate brought her to medical coding. Hear how she prepared for the CPC exam with AAPC and why she never looked back. #medicalcoding #aapc #cpcexam #careerjourney

    Money Smarts for Docs & CDI Team Success | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 54:08


    In this edition of AAPC Social Hour, Sabrina Skeldon shares how to give physicians a financial literacy checkup, while Heather Greene dives into the key performance indicators that define a top-notch CDI team.

    Medical Leins, Becoming a Medical Coder, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 55:58


    Join us for a discussion with Jacqueline Bloink on medical liens and the vital role medical coders play in them. Plus, Wendy Cox shares expert tips on how to start your career as a medical coder!

    Taking a Chance on Medical Coding | Dominic Chavez, CPC | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 41:27


    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dominic Chavez, like many others, sought a career change. Encouraged by his mother, he decided to explore medical coding—a field completely new to him. Learning the language of healthcare took time, but with persistence, he found a path full of possibilities. Watch as Dominic shares his journey in this episode of #iamaapc.

    Global Surgery, Coding Quality, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 62:23


    Join us as Missy Kirshner and Angela Clements discuss global surgery, with Melinda Craig joining to share insights on coding quality. Plus, we'll explore ways AAPC members can get more involved with the organization!

    Meet Your CAB Executive Chair, Psychedelic Medication Therapy, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 60:46


    Join us as we introduce Yvonne Ellison, the new AAPCCA Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) Executive Chair! Yvonne shares her background and vision for the CAB during her tenure. We're also joined by William (Bill) Fiala, who discusses his article, Legitimizing Psychedelic Medication Therapy, featured in the February 2025 issue of AAPC The Magazine.

    Why Clinical Healthcare Wasn't for Me—But Medical Coding Was | Elizabeth Watson | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 25:21


    Elizabeth Comma-Watson began her healthcare journey as a medical transcriptionist. Initially, she considered nursing—until a class involving a cat dissection changed her mind due to her deep love for felines. She took on various hea lthcare roles to support herself, eventually finding positions that intersected with medical coding. A co-worker's suggestion sparked her interest, leading to the career she thrives in today. Discover Elizabeth's inspiring path on this edition of I Am AAPC. #iamaapc #healthcare #healthcarecareers #medicalcoding #medicalcoders

    Exams, eBooks, and the 2024 Salary Survey | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 62:31


    Join us as we talk about the 2024 Salary Survey and our new policy change allowing eBook use during exams.

    AAPC's New National Advisory Board President, HEALTHCON 2025, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 59:30


    Join us for a conversation with Rhonda Buckholtz, AAPC's new National Advisory Board President. Rhonda shares her journey with AAPC and discusses her vision and initiatives for the board. Plus, get a sneak peek from HEALTHCON presenters as they share insights into their upcoming sessions this April! Learn more about HEALTHCON at healthcon.com. #heatlhcare #healthcareconference #medicalcoding #medicalcoder #healthcareeducation #healthcarecareers #aapc #aapcnab #aapcnationaladvisoryboard

    Emerging Leaders Program, Telehealth 2025: The Final Rule, and More| AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 55:34


    In this edition of AAPC Social Hour, Terry Fletcher discusses updates to Telehealth 2025 and the final rule. We're also joined by members of AAPC's National Advisory Board to explore the Emerging Leaders program, now accepting applications through January 31, 2025. Learn more and apply here: https://www.aapc.com/training-and-events/emerging-leaders-program #telehealthcare #finalrule #aapc #aapcemergingleaders #medicalcoding #medicalcoder  

    AAPC Certification Ignited Her Medical Coding Career and Online Success | Victoria Vo | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 24:29


    Victoria Vo, CPC, COC, CPMA, CRC, CPFC, CPCD, CPRC, CEMA, AAPC Approved Instructor, and AAPC Fellow, didn't always have a clear career path. However, her determination and passion for medical coding transformed her journey. Discover how she rose to prominence as a respected medical coder and one of the industry's most influential voices in this inspiring interview.

    Thanksgiving Shenanigans and a Deep Dive Discussion about AAPC Exams | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 63:18


    Join us as we gear up for Thanksgiving! In this video, we dive into everything you need to know about AAPC exams, including what to expect on test day, essential items to bring, and plenty of helpful tips to ensure you're prepared. Don't miss out!

    Building a Career in Healthcare Leadership | Marianne Durling | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 29:02


    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Marianne Durling, MHA, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CDIP, CPCO, CDEI, CIC, a veteran of the healthcare industry with over 40 years of experience across nearly every aspect of the field. Currently serving as a Compliance Director at a large academic medical center, Marianne shares insights into her remarkable career journey and the lessons she's learned.

    Debridement Coding, AAPC Education Update, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 57:44


    Join us as Leigh Poland talka about her article in the November AAPC Magazine, High-Risk Debridement Coding and Documentation. Kathrine Abel from AAPC's content team also joins the broadcast to share updates on AAPC's education and exams.

    From Classroom to Coding | Maddie Banerjee, CPC | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 18:27


    Meet Maddie Banerjee, a former teacher who launched her medical coding career later in life. With postgraduate degrees in English Literature and Education, she found her path to coding through a local community college. Discover her inspiring journey on this episode of #iamaapc. #medicalcoding #medicalcoder #healthcare #revenuecycle

    Resume Writing, Project Xtern, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 61:27


    Watch Corella Lumpkins and Annie Barnaby join us to talk about resume writing and the Project Xtern program. 

    2025 Medical Code Updates | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 57:52


    Join us as we speak with a panel of experts from the AAPC national office about the new code updates for 2025. 

    HEALTHCON Philly Wrap-up and DOCUCON | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 58:53


    Join us as we talk about the great time we had in Philadelphia for our HEALTHCON Regional Conference. We also talk about our upcomong DOCUCON conference. https://www.aapc.com/training-and-events/docucon

    Vet Tech Changes Careers | Jenipher Swanson, CPC-A | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 22:31


      After a fulfilling career as a veterinary technician, Jenipher Swanson was ready for a new challenge. Her curiosity led her to discover medical coding, and she quickly became passionate, spending hours each day learning everything she could about the field. It wasn't long after she officially began her CPC studies that she passed the CPC exam. Discover more about Jenipher's inspiring journey in this episode of #iamaapc.

    Finding Your First Job, AAPC Emerging Leaders, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 52:02


    Join us for this edition of Social Hour as we chat with Trenton Strode about landing his first job and how healthcare employers should reconsider hiring for CDI roles. We also have a conversation with the National Advisory Board about the Emerging Leaders Program.

    AAPC's 2023 Chatper of the Year | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 54:26


    Join us as we speak with officers from the 2023 AAPC Chapter of the Year, the Minneapolis, MN chapter.

    AAPC's Officer of the Year, HEALTHCON Regional Update, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 50:10


    Join us as we get to know AAPC's 2023 Chapter Officer of the Year, Tonda Dawson. We also talk about our upcoming HEALTHCON Regional Conference in Philadelphia.

    Let's Talk About HEALTHCON Regional in Philadelphia | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 48:04


    Join us as we talk about our HEALTHCON Regional Conference in Philadelphia, this coming August. Learn more about the event at this link: https://www.aapc.com/training-and-events/healthcon-regional-2024-philadelphia

    G2211, Inpatient Coding, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 60:44


    Join us this week as Sonal Patel clarifies G2211 and we learn about becoming an inpatient coder.

    From Small Town to Big Success | Grabiela Juarez, COC, CPC, CPB, CPMA | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 28:54


    Join us as Grabiela "Gabby" Juarez, COC, CPC, CPB, CPMA, Approved-Instructor, shares her inspiring journey from the small town of Rupert, Idaho, to a thriving career in Salt Lake City, Utah. Watch as she shares how she achieved her dreams in unexpected ways on this edition of #iamaapc.

    A Physician's Perspective on Medical Coding | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 60:58


    Join us as we speak with Dr. Samuel Church, MD, MPH, CPC, CRC, CPC-I, talks about his journey as a physician and how he became an advocate for physicians understanding medical coding.

    Exploring Entry-Level Opportunities: A HEALTHCON Journey | Paul Daddona, CPC-A | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 24:43


    Just a few months ago, Paul Daddona passed his medical coding certification exam, earning the CPC-A designation. Now, not only is he an active officer within his community's AAPC chapter, but he's also made strides by attending AAPC's national conference HEALTHCON. Join Paul as he shares his inspiring path into the healthcare.

    AI in Insurance Claim Processing, New AAPC Practice Exams, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 54:58


    Join us as Jennifer Wheeler, CPC, talks about her article in AAPC The Magazine, AI's Role in Insurance Claim Processing. We also speak with Wendy Willes from the AAPC national office who shares exciting updates to AAPC practice exams.

    Emerging Leaders Program, Countdown to HEALTHCON, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 53:07


    Join us as we spend an hour with members from the AAPC National Advisory Board. In this broadcast we talk about the Emerging Leaders Program, HEALTHCON, share exam tips, and more. 

    Overcoming Cultural Barriers | Laidy Martinez, CPC, CPB, CPMA | #iamaapc

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 36:01


    Watch the inspiring journey of Laidy Martinez, who immigrated from Mexico to the United States. Battling language and cultural obstacles, Laidy initially struggled with self-confidence. However, with unwavering support from her family and friends, she rose above these challenges to become a medical coding supervisor. Tune in to this episode of #iamaapc to delve deeper into Laidy's remarkable story of resilience and success.

    CPC Study Tips, OIG Updates, and Latino Coders - AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 62:28


    Join us as we share study tips for AAPC exams, recent OIG updates, and learn about the life of Latino medical coders.

    From Clinical Exploration to Coding Success | Kris Tenniswood, CPC-A | #IAmAAPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 31:46


    Kris Tenniswood initially explored the clinical aspect of healthcare before pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration. Currently, she serves as a Teaching Assistant for AAPC's Virtual Instructor Lead Training, assisting AAPC students. Tune in to hear Kris discuss her journey into medical coding and her aspirations for the future. #iamaapc

    Managing Teams of Medical Coders and Nurse Medical Coders | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 63:02


    Join us as we talk about management and nurses who became medical coders. 

    Exam Tips, 2023 Salary Survey, and Looking Forward to HEALTHCON | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 54:29


    Join us for this Valentine's Day edition of AAPC Social Hour.

    Member Benefits, Free CEUs, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 62:36


    Recorded live on January 24, 2024. 

    AAPC The Magazine, Exam and Study Tips, Staff Spotlights | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 60:33


    Join us as we kick off the first live stream of the New Year! Renee Dustman, Angie Clements, Jane Baldwin, and Kaitlyn Brack grace us with their expertise and updates on several products for 2024.

    Benefits of Chapter Leadership, Careers Within the Revenue Cycle, And More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 61:55


    Join us as we spend an hour with members of the AAPC Chapter Association Board. Learn about why they serve, the different career paths within the business of healthcare, and more.

    Coding for Chiropractic Service, Earning CEUs, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 59:23


    Join as we learn about coding for chiropratic service, how to earn free CEUs, and more.

    AAPC and Semantic Health | Powering the Future with AI | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 57:37


    In this social hour, we chat with Rae Jimenez, Lori Cox, and Nic Sahar, founder and CEO of Semantic Health. This channel features videos about AAPC, the leader in certifications for the business of healthcare. If you're looking to start a new career, an AAPC certification as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) can land you a job with a 55k salary in as little as 120 days. AAPC offers lots of certification options. To get started, go to https://www.aapc.com/training/medical-coding-training.aspx Follow AAPC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/206425/ Like AAPC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPCFan/ Follow AAPC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapc_official/ Follow AAPC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapcstaff

    Semantic Health Acquisition Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 30:11


    This channel features videos about AAPC, the leader in certifications for the business of healthcare. If you're looking to start a new career, an AAPC certification as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) can land you a job with a 55k salary in as little as 120 days. AAPC offers lots of certification options. To get started, go to https://www.aapc.com/training/medical... Follow AAPC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/206425/ Like AAPC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPCFan/ Follow AAPC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapc_official/ Follow AAPC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapcstaff  

    Coding Productivity vs Coder Productivity, Xternships, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 64:50


    This channel features videos about AAPC, the leader in certifications for the business of healthcare. If you're looking to start a new career, an AAPC certification as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) can land you a job with a 55k salary in as little as 120 days. AAPC offers lots of certification options. To get started, go to https://www.aapc.com/training/medical... Follow AAPC on LinkedIn:   / 206425   Like AAPC on Facebook:   / aapcfan   Follow AAPC on Instagram:   / aapc_official   Follow AAPC on Twitter:   / aapcstaff  

    Halloween at the National Office | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 53:45


    This channel features videos about AAPC, the leader in certifications for the business of healthcare. If you're looking to start a new career, an AAPC certification as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) can land you a job with a 55k salary in as little as 120 days. AAPC offers lots of certification options. To get started, go to https://www.aapc.com/training/medical-coding-training.aspx Follow AAPC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/206425/ Like AAPC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPCFan/ Follow AAPC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapc_official/ Follow AAPC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapcstaff

    Creating a better life for her family | Taylor King, CPC, RHIT | #IAmAAPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 29:10


    Taylor King embarked on her post-high school educational journey with a focus on marketing. However, she soon discovered this wasn't her true calling. As a single mother, she ventured into various fields to provide for her child. It wasn't until the opportunity to enter the world of medical coding presented itself that Taylor found her true passion. Dive deeper into her inspiring journey to learn more.

    Tips for CPC-As, Networking, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 58:53


    Join us as we spend an hour with AAPC committee members, Jaci Kipreos, Kimberly Jolivette Williams, and Melissa Kirshner. 

    2024 Salary Survey, AAPC's Mentorship Program, and More | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 57:57


    Join us as we spend an hour with members of the AAPCCA Board of Directors. We talk about the 2024 Salary Survey, mentoring, share exam tips, and more. https://twitter.com/aapcstaff  

    Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 26:56


    Join Jaci Kipreos, Kelly Shew and Melissa Kirshner for a discussion in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI).  This channel features videos about AAPC, the leader in certifications for the business of healthcare. If you're looking to start a new career, an AAPC certification as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) can land you a job with a 55k salary in as little as 120 days. AAPC offers lots of certification options. To get started, go to https://www.aapc.com/training/medical-coding-training.aspx Follow AAPC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/206425/ Like AAPC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPCFan/ Follow AAPC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapc_official/ Follow AAPC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapcstaff

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    AAPC Social Hour - Healthcare Business Monthly Article Discussion and Local Chapter Chat 9/13/2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 54:47


    This AAPC Social Hour features Marti Johnson, Director of local chapter services at AAPC and MariaRita Genovese of the National Advisory Board. Also joining in this social hour is Alyssa Carr, author of an article in Healthcare Business Monthly entitled, "Five questions to ask when verifying speech therapy benefits", as well as Renee Dustman from Healthcare Business Monthly.  This channel features videos about AAPC, the leader in certifications for the business of healthcare. If you're looking to start a new career, an AAPC certification as a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) can land you a job with a 55k salary in as little as 120 days. AAPC offers lots of certification options. To get started, go to https://www.aapc.com/training/medical-coding-training.aspx Follow AAPC on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/206425/ Like AAPC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAPCFan/ Follow AAPC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapc_official/ Follow AAPC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aapcstaff    

    2024 Update on Exams, Exams Q&A | AAPC Social Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 63:06


    Come and join our conversation with Raemarie Jimenez, Chief Product Officer, and Jaci Kipreos, CPC, CPMA, CDEO, CEMC, CRC, COC from AAPC's Education Committee. Tune in as we talk about the latest developments in certification exams and address questions. This webcast was recorded live on August 23, 2023 during AAPC Social Hour.

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