The AAPC Podcast

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 dream medical coding job she had hoped for, but it provided her with a launch pad to build the career of her dreams. Listen to her share her story on this episode of #iamaapc.

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 #iamaapc.

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. 

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.