Expertise: Medical Coding, Compliance, Auditing, Risk Adjustment, Billing, and Healthcare Education
Certifications & Credentials:
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist – AHIMA): Hospital/inpatient coding expertise.
CPC (Certified Professional Coder – AAPC): Physician/outpatient coding.
CPCO (Certified Professional Compliance Officer): Healthcare regulatory compliance (e.g., OIG, HIPAA).
CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor): Claims and documentation auditing.
CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder): Medicare Advantage/HCC coding.
CPB (Certified Professional Biller): Revenue
Expertise: Medical Coding, Compliance, Auditing, Risk Adjustment, Billing, and Healthcare Education
Certifications & Credentials:
CCS (Certified Coding Specialist – AHIMA): Hospital/inpatient coding expertise.
CPC (Certified Professional Coder – AAPC): Physician/outpatient coding.
CPCO (Certified Professional Compliance Officer): Healthcare regulatory compliance (e.g., OIG, HIPAA).
CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor): Claims and documentation auditing.
CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder): Medicare Advantage/HCC coding.
CPB (Certified Professional Biller): Revenue cycle and billing processes.
AAPC Approved Instructor: Teaches AAPC certification courses.
Professional Background:
Medical Coding & Compliance Expert:
Extensive experience in hospital (CCS) and physician (CPC) coding, ensuring accurate claim submissions and compliance.
Specializes in risk adjustment (CRC) for Medicare/ACA plans and fraud prevention (CPCO).
Healthcare Educator & Trainer:
Teaches AAPC certification programs (CPC, CPB, CRC, etc.) as an AAPC-approved instructor.
Likely conducts workshops/webinars on coding updates (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) and compliance trends.
Auditing & Revenue Cycle Management:
CPMA credential suggests roles in auditing medical records for CMS, payer, or internal compliance.
CPB expertise implies knowledge of denial management and billing best practices.
Industry Leadership:
Active in AAPC/local chapter events (e.g., speaker, mentor).
May contribute to coding forums or publications (e.g., Healthcare Business Monthly).
Career Highlights:
Bridged AHIMA (CCS) and AAPC (CPC, CPMA, etc.) credentials, demonstrating versatility across settings.
Combines coding, billing, compliance, and education—a rare multidisciplinary skillset.
Empowers students/professionals to pass AAPC exams and advance in healthcare careers.