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Building coding talent from within can feel like a big challenge, even for the strongest organizations. See how Austin Regional Clinic turned a common workforce challenge into an internal talent pipeline. This case study shows how an AAPC partnership helped ARC build a CPC pathway that gave employees opportunities to grow while delivering strong coding accuracy, low denial rates, and a 90% retention rate. Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q04r03pj0 #aapc #medicalcoding #cpcpathway #careergrowth #codingeducation

Congratulations to Tara Chatham on LinkedIn for winning our July cartoon caption contest! The winning caption: "The Declaration of Independence was approved faster than this prior authorization" She'll receive an on-demand webinar of her choice. Thanks to everyone who played along this month and commented some awesome captions! Tune in next month for our August cartoon caption contest. #aapc #contestwinner #medicalcoding #medicalcoder

We're proud to share that AAPC has been recognized with eight 2026 Culture Excellence Awards from Energage Top Workplaces: Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-being, Purpose & Values, Leadership, Innovation, Compensation & Benefits, Work-Life Flexibility, and Professional Development. We were also named to the 2026 Healthcare Industry Top Workplaces list. These awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC. It's our team telling the story of what it's like to work here, and we couldn't be prouder of what they had to say. To everyone at AAPC who shows up, cares, and makes this the kind of place worth recognizing: thank you. This is yours. #topworkplaces #cultureexcellence #aapc #employeeappreciation

What's the most valuable claim you'll submit this year?   It might not be one for a payer. It might be the one you submit to your manager.   If you've been thinking about earning the Certified Professional Coder – Master (CPC-M), don't assume you have to pay for it yourself.   Your employer benefits, too. ✔ Stronger coding accuracy ✔ Better audit readiness ✔ Fewer costly denials ✔ Greater confidence in complex coding decisions   That's not just professional development—it's an investment in skills that drive business value.   So before you reach for your credit card, make your case.   We've put together talking points, benefits and a ready-to-use reimbursement request template to help you start the conversation.   Because the best claim you submit this year might be the one that gets your CPC-M funded.   #MedicalCoding #RevenueCycle #HealthcareCompliance #AAPC #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPCM

The latest HHS OIG Semiannual Report outlines the agency's enforcement activity from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, including 881 investigations, a $5.56 billion monetary impact, and more than 1,200 exclusions from federal healthcare programs. Read our latest blog for key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/gNXZRMnC #healthcarecompliance #oig #fraudprevention #healthcarefraud #medicalcoding #medicalbilling #healthcareauditing

LAST CHANCE! This is just a friendly reminder that AAPC is now accepting speaker proposals for HEALTHCON 2027, our premier annual conference. If you have significant experience in coding, billing, auditing, compliance, practice management, healthcare technology, leadership, or other topics that support revenue cycle excellence, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to submit a proposal. Help shape the future of RCM – the industry’s and your own. Application deadline is July 27, 2026. Learn more:  https://hubs.la/Q04q0gPp0

We're back for round 7 of our Coding Caption Contest! We're ready to see your most clever and fun captions in the comments. Drop your caption in the comments below and don't forget to include #aapccodingcaption. Deadline: July 26th at 11:59 PM MST Prize: A FREE AAPC on-demand webinar of your choice! We can't wait to see what you come up with, winner will be announced next week! #aapccodingcaption #healthcarecoding #aapcmembers #aapccontest #captioncontest #medicalcoding #medicalcoderlife #codercommunity #codinglife

A rich agenda. Expert speakers. Practical CDI insights. DOCUCON 2026 offers targeted education for CDI professionals and those who support them. Explore today's most relevant topics, connect with peers, and leave with actionable takeaways. August 11-12 | Virtual event | 12 CEUs Melissa Kirshner MPH CPC CPCM CPCO CDEO CRC CPB CFPC CPMA COBGC CEMC CPC-I www.aapc.com/docucon

CPC is your driver’s license. CPC-M is being a race car driver. AAPC’s newest master-level cert is officially live as of July 1. 70 questions, multiple-select, code-from-scratch cases, a heavy E/M section, auditing, compliance, and more. This one’s not for new coders. There’s an experience requirement, because it’s built to prove you’re a leader in the field. If you’ve put in the years and want to challenge yourself, it’s worth it. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUtnGWDX #medicalcoding #cpcm #aapc #medicalcoder Ava Johnson

CMS has released the proposed CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, which includes updates that could affect physician payment, E/M services, remote patient monitoring, advance care planning, and other key areas. Our latest blog provides an overview of the proposed changes, what they could mean for healthcare organizations and coding professionals, and important dates to keep in mind during the comment period. Read the full blog to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04pMSQc0 #aapc #cms #healthcare #medicalcoding #medicalbilling #revenuecycle #healthpolicy #physicianfeeschedule