AAPC International

17/07/2025

Ava Johnson's session, Training Tomorrow’s Clinicians: Embedding CDI Best Practices in Medical Education, explores the critical documentation gaps in clinical training—and how to close them in ways that truly stick.

Join her for strategies that make CDI education meaningful, memorable, and impactful for the next generation of clinicians. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q03xG3-g0

17/07/2025

Jernie Arquizar, USRN, PHRN, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CCS, CDIP is a dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in Revenue Cycle Management, spanning the UAE, Philippines, and U.S. healthcare systems.

Beyond her professional role, Jernie is committed to supporting and uplifting others in their career journeys. As the Administrator of the Filipino Medical Coding Guild, she leads a vibrant community of over 1,000 Filipino coders—fostering a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous development. For more than five years, she has volunteered as a medical coding trainer, guiding aspiring professionals through certification prep, exam success, and job placement.

Jernie is a strong advocate for lifelong learning. Whether through books or podcasts, she continually seeks new insights—not only for her own growth but also to better serve and inspire others.

Through her leadership, dedication, and passion for empowering others, Jernie continues to make a meaningful impact on the global medical coding community and is helping shape the future of Filipino healthcare talent.
We appreciate all that Jernie does to uplift and inspire AAPC members around the world.

12/07/2025

Want to start a career in medical coding? Join us for a free orientation session with AAPC! Get all your questions answered and learn about the CPC training Don't miss out, register now! https://hubs.la/Q03wSm7F0

11/07/2025

Join AAPC Chennai’s upcoming virtual meeting for a concise and practical overview of office and outpatient E/M coding. Gain clarity on essential terminology and the two primary scoring methods—Medical Decision Making (MDM) and time. Explore the components of MDM in the context of outpatient visits, apply the guidelines through a brief case scenario, and review time-based documentation rules with a focused, time-driven exercise. Secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q03wDRMm0

11/07/2025

With AAPC, you can get all the training you need to become a certified medical coder in just 3 months. The CPC certification is a widely recognized credential. It sets you apart from the rest of the crowd, demonstrating a high level of training and expertise. Start into a solid and rewarding career as a medical coder. Get all the details at https://hubs.la/Q03wDT0B0

08/07/2025

Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have released updated Local Coverage Articles (LCAs) with CPT® and HCPCS code changes effective July 1, 2025. https://hubs.la/Q03wgNf10

If you are a medical coder, you are probably wondering how the CPT® and HCPCS Level II code changes in July will affect your providers’ Medicare claims. Check out these local coverage articles posted by Medicare Administrative Contractors for July 2025 code changes.

01/07/2025

Medicare now covers home use of NIPPV (noninvasive positive pressure ventilation), including respiratory assist devices (RADs) and home mechanical ventilators (HMVs).
Coverage applies to COPD patients with chronic respiratory failure under new guidelines effective June 9, 2025. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q03vmPDf0

In a final national coverage determination (NCD), dated June 9, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) establishes coverage of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) establishes coverage of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the home.

01/07/2025

Whether you’re starting or progressing in your career, your local chapter is key to your growth, giving you local support, guidance, and a professional network in your area that you can count on. Let’s welcome its new officers to the Tashkent, Uzbekistan local chapter: Tatyana Kantor (president), Slava Kudrov (vice-president), Elizaveta Bannova (education officer), and Oksana Vaulina (treasurer). Join us in welcoming them. We hope to see you at the next local chapter meeting. Learn More! https://hubs.la/Q03vdx7m0

30/06/2025

Our July webinar lineup is poppin’ with great opportunities to grow. Earn CEUs. Expand your knowledge and knowhow. Take advantage of the learning. Click in and check out the lineup! Register today to save your seat. Each webinar is worth one CEU. https://hubs.la/Q03v808P0

27/06/2025

Boost your skills, earn CEUs, and grow your network—all month long. Highlights include:

- Webinars on EMR, Primary Care Exception, E/M, and more
- DOCUCON virtual conference (12 CEUs!)
- AAPC Social Hours – connect & chat live

Don’t miss out—check the full lineup and register today! https://hubs.la/Q03v08h60

27/06/2025

🌍 Join Us for Two International AAPC Chapter Events!
Expand your expertise and connect with global peers in medical coding and healthcare documentation.

📅 Dubai, UAE Chapter Virtual Meeting
Topic: Denials Management
Speaker: Amrtha CR
Gain actionable strategies to reduce claim denials, improve coding accuracy, and boost revenue cycle performance.
Register here: https://hubs.la/Q03t-5V60

📅 Hyderabad Chapter Virtual Meeting
Topic: Sepsis Documentation and Coding
Speakers: Hari Obulesu Jarri, CPC, COC, CCS, PAHM & Dr. Krishna
Learn proper sepsis coding and documentation, plus gain clinical insights from ICU case walkthroughs.
Register here: https://hubs.la/Q03t-6tj0

📢 Don’t miss these incredible learning opportunities!

27/06/2025

With AAPC, you can get all the training you need to become a certified medical coder in just 3 months. The CPC certification is a widely recognized credential. It sets you apart from the rest of the crowd, demonstrating a high level of training and expertise. Start into a solid and rewarding career as a medical coder. Get all the details at https://hubs.la/Q03t-53P0