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Certified Coding Specialist: https://ahima.org/certification-careers/certification-exams/ccs/

Last week's episode: https://anchor.fm/necpodcast/episodes/Lets-Talk-About-the-CDIP-Certification-erka61

Palate cleanser (funny story) presented by Patricia (Trish) Keller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-keller-rhit-crc-cdip-ccs-793342123/

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Disclaimer: The thoughts expressed in this episode does not represent AHIMA. This episode questions and discusses passing rate associated with the certification.

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CDIP (Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner) Credential Details: https://ahima.org/certification-careers/certification-exams/cdip/

Disclaimer: The thoughts expressed in this episode does not represent AHIMA. This episode questions and discusses the recent change made with the certification. 

Bleu is a certified medical coder and active member of The American Health Information Management Association where she currently holds a Certified Coding Associate credential.  She has been perfecting her craft since 2008, dedicated to sharpening her skills in the outpatient setting. Her experience in the clinical setting includes specialties such as: Orthopedics, Podiatry, Rheumatology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Urology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry, Traumatic Brain Injury, OBGYN, Cardiology, Oncology, and Neurology.  She is also proficient in Same Day Surgery, Emergency Room Department and Pro-fee coding as well.  A self-described “Provider Whisperer” she understands the importance of Provider-Medical Coder relationships. Taking the time to cultivate and nurture those relationships is an important component to her brand of magic.  In her capacity as a medical coder, she has also served as an instructor, motivational speaker, coach, and mentor.  Medical coding is not just a job to her, it is a career.  She is the host of her very own YouTube and Patreon channels both titled: “Medical Coding with Bleu” where she details about the field and shares her adventures as a medical coder.  She is a native Texan who has affections for fast cars, cowboy boots, cooking and reading.

Bleu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medicalcodingwithbleu/

Medical Coding with Bleu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/medicalcodingwithbleu

Medical Coding with Bleu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicalcodingwithbleu/

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Bleu is a certified medical coder and active member of The American Health Information Management Association where she currently holds a Certified Coding Associate credential.  She has been perfecting her craft since 2008, dedicated to sharpening her skills in the outpatient setting. Her experience in the clinical setting includes specialties such as: Orthopedics, Podiatry, Rheumatology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Urology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry, Traumatic Brain Injury, OBGYN, Cardiology, Oncology, and Neurology.  She is also proficient in Same Day Surgery, Emergency Room Department and Pro-fee coding as well.  A self-described “Provider Whisperer” she understands the importance of Provider-Medical Coder relationships. Taking the time to cultivate and nurture those relationships is an important component to her brand of magic.  In her capacity as a medical coder, she has also served as an instructor, motivational speaker, coach, and mentor.  Medical coding is not just a job to her, it is a career.  She is the host of her very own YouTube and Patreon channels both titled: “Medical Coding with Bleu” where she details about the field and shares her adventures as a medical coder.  She is a native Texan who has affections for fast cars, cowboy boots, cooking and reading.

Bleu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/medicalcodingwithbleu/

Medical Coding with Bleu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/medicalcodingwithbleu

Medical Coding with Bleu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicalcodingwithbleu/

Stacie Buck is President & Senior Consultant at RadRx based in Stuart, FL. RadRx provides diagnostic and interventional radiology coding and consulting services to a nationwide client base consisting of hospitals, imaging centers, radiologists, billing companies, and various consulting companies. 

Stacie Buck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-buck-rhia-ccs-p-rcc-rccir-circc-19b1409/ 

RadRX: https://radrx.com/ 

Use promo code GEEK10 and get special pricing at https://shop.radrx.com/

Stacie Buck is President & Senior Consultant at RadRx based in Stuart, FL. RadRx provides diagnostic and interventional radiology coding and consulting services to a nationwide client base consisting of hospitals, imaging centers, radiologists, billing companies, and various consulting companies. Stacie Buck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-buck-rhia-ccs-p-rcc-rccir-circc-19b1409/ RadRX: https://radrx.com/ Use promo code GEEK10 and get special pricing at https://shop.radrx.com/

Dr. John Zelem is a Board-Certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, has transitioned out of clinical practice into Healthcare Executive Leadership. As a previous Vice-President, he has over 13 years of experience in compliance, utilization management/review, federal regulations, sales, account management, and many other aspects of healthcare. He has extensive experience in quality assessment and improvement, with emphasis on case management, physician and hospital executive education for a variety of topics including Medicare and Medicaid compliance and regulations, medical necessity, Recovery Audit Contractors, utilization review, denials management, and length of stay. He has attained a passion for improving physician documentation and has extensive experience in developing new and improving existing physician advisor programs. He has recently developed a revolutionary new concept utilizing a holistic approach to “Utilization Management 360”. He is now the President and Owner of Streamline Solutions Consulting, Inc. offering services to evaluate, and improve many of the above aspects of healthcare. In addition, Dr. Zelem is a renowned industry author who has published many books and is a well-known motivational speaker and presents often to professional and public/patient audiences on health and wellness, personal development, and leadership and success.  

Dr. Zelem on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-zelem/ 

Streamline Solutions Consulting: https://www.streamlinesolutionsconsulting.com/

Dr. John Zelem is a Board-Certified general surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, has transitioned out of clinical practice into Healthcare Executive Leadership. As a previous Vice-President, he has over 13 years of experience in compliance, utilization management/review, federal regulations, sales, account management, and many other aspects of healthcare. He has extensive experience in quality assessment and improvement, with emphasis on case management, physician and hospital executive education for a variety of topics including Medicare and Medicaid compliance and regulations, medical necessity, Recovery Audit Contractors, utilization review, denials management, and length of stay. He has attained a passion for improving physician documentation and has extensive experience in developing new and improving existing physician advisor programs. He has recently developed a revolutionary new concept utilizing a holistic approach to “Utilization Management 360”. He is now the President and Owner of Streamline Solutions Consulting, Inc. offering services to evaluate, and improve many of the above aspects of healthcare. In addition, Dr. Zelem is a renowned industry author who has published many books and is a well-known motivational speaker and presents often to professional and public/patient audiences on health and wellness, personal development, and leadership and success.

Not Elsewhere Classified creator and host, Brian Cui, reflects on 2020 and discusses on what's to come in 2021.