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04/17/2026

I built a synthetic OB/GYN dataset in Excel to simulate real-world revenue cycle analysis.

Using 20 mock patient encounters, I created pivot tables to evaluate reimbursement by visit type and identify denial trends by payer. I then applied slicers to filter denial reasons (eligibility, medical necessity, missing modifiers, etc.), allowing me to quickly isolate root causes.

Through this, I was able to identify:
• Higher denial volume tied to specific payers
• Eligibility issues pointing to front-end gaps
• Missing modifiers indicating coding opportunities

This project reflects how I’m actively transitioning from coding into data analysis by using data to drive insight, not just process it

I sat with this for a moment… because some wins don’t need noisethey need presence.But today? I’m going to say it out lo...
04/15/2026

I sat with this for a moment… because some wins don’t need noise
they need presence.

But today?
I’m going to say it out loud.

✨ My session has officially been ACCEPTED for the AHIMA26 Conference
📍 San Antonio, Texas
📅 October 4–6, 2026

And not just any session…

“AI, Automation, and the Future Coder: What HIM Professionals Must Know to Stay Relevant.”

Let that sink in.

From late nights studying medical terminology…
to navigating work queues, denials, and documentation edits…
to building analytics, exploring FHIR, and asking deeper questions…

Now I’m stepping onto a stage where the future of HIM is being shaped.

This isn’t luck.
This is alignment.

Because while some are asking if AI will replace coders…
I’ve been preparing to show how we evolve with it.

Coder. Analyst. Builder. Voice.

I am not waiting for the future of healthcare
I am walking into it.

And when I speak in San Antonio…
I won’t just be presenting a topic.

I’ll be representing every late night, every doubt I pushed through,
and every version of me that refused to quit.

This is what becoming looks like.

FutureOfWork TheLovelyCoder

Yesterday I talked about the “check engine light” in healthcare.Today… I want to show you what that actually looks like....
04/09/2026

Yesterday I talked about the “check engine light” in healthcare.

Today… I want to show you what that actually looks like.

Because denials aren’t just problems.

They’re signals.

Signals that something deeper in the workflow, documentation, or coding process isn’t aligned.

So I broke it down visually

Most organizations stop at fixing the claim.

But the real work?

It’s in understanding the pattern behind it.

Because when you stop treating denials like one-off issues…

You stop the cycle.

And that’s where transformation happens.

— The Lovely Coder™

04/08/2026

Most people don’t fail at data…
they fail at understanding what it’s telling them.

This is how I understand it. Think about a check engine light.

You wouldn’t ignore it.
You wouldn’t guess.
You wouldn’t just replace random parts.

You’d:
➡️ recognize something happened
➡️ figure out why
➡️ understand what could happen next
➡️ fix it before it gets worse

That’s data analytics.

I’ve been shifting my mindset from just coding data…
to understanding the decisions behind it.

Because data isn’t just numbers.
It’s signals.

And once you learn how to read them…
everything changes.

04/07/2026

I took a step back and mapped out my journey… not just where I am, but where I’m going.

From the front desk…
to medical coding…
to coding reimbursement…
and now stepping into the world of analytics.

Every role taught me something different.
Every step added a layer.

Patient flow.
Clinical understanding.
Financial insight.
Now turning data into decisions.

And the vision doesn’t stop there…
🎯 End goal: Director

Because I don’t just want to work in the system…
I want to influence how it runs.

This is my career life cycle. My blueprint. My proof that growth is intentional.

✨ What about you?
Where did you start… and where are you going?

CareerGrowth WomenInHealthcare FutureLeader

04/06/2026

OBGYN Word of the Day: Postpartum Period

The postpartum period lasts up to 6 weeks (42 days) after delivery, but it’s more than recovery. It’s a critical window for monitoring complications like hemorrhage, infection, and postpartum depression.

From a coding perspective, this timeframe matters.

Most postpartum visits are included in the global maternity package, but if a patient is seen for something outside of routine care, that visit may be separately billable.

👉🏽 The key question:
Is it routine postpartum care… or a separate service?

Because in OB coding, timing can change the entire claim.

Coding OB/GYN isn’t just about picking codes…it’s about understanding the story behind the visit.From postpartum care to...
04/04/2026

Coding OB/GYN isn’t just about picking codes…
it’s about understanding the story behind the visit.

From postpartum care to annual exams to contraception
every detail matters.

The MEAT criteria helps break it down:
👉 Monitor
👉 Evaluate
👉 Assess
👉 Treat

Simple structure… but powerful when applied correctly.

And when it comes to procedures like Depo, IUDs, and Nexplanon
remember, it’s not about grouping codes together…

It’s about understanding:
✔️ what was given
✔️ what was done
✔️ and what was documented

That’s where accuracy lives.

💜 Code with clarity. Capture with confidence.

✨ DO YOU KNOW… ✨Why some claims are sent out KNOWING they will be denied?Let’s talk about it 👀You’re coding a preventive...
04/02/2026

✨ DO YOU KNOW… ✨

Why some claims are sent out KNOWING they will be denied?

Let’s talk about it 👀

You’re coding a preventive exam…
You see the issue.
You KNOW how to fix it.

So why not just correct it?

💭 Because in medical coding, it’s not always about getting paid…
It’s about staying compliant.

Here’s what most people don’t realize:

❌ You can’t just “crosswalk” codes because it looks right
❌ You can’t change a code if documentation doesn’t support it
❌ And if an ABN isn’t on file… the patient can’t be billed

So what happens?

👉 The claim gets sent out anyway
👉 It denies
👉 And the system stays compliant

💡 The real problem isn’t the coder…

It’s what happened BEFORE the claim was created:

✔️ Was the payer verified?
✔️ Was the correct code selected upfront?
✔️ Was an ABN obtained when needed?

Because once it gets to YOU…

It might already be too late.

✨ This is the difference between:
A coder… and someone who understands the entire revenue cycle.

04/01/2026

Annual Exam = Easy Code? Not so fast. 👀

This is one of those coding moments where everything looks routine on the surface, but the documentation tells a deeper story.

If the annual gynecological exam is routine without abnormal findings, you’re looking at Z01.419.
If abnormal findings are documented during that same type of visit, now you’re in Z01.411 territory and you’ll need an additional code for the finding when known.

Same type of visit.
Different documentation.
Different code path.

That’s why coding is never just data entry dressed in scrubs. It’s detail, logic, and knowing where the chart shifts.

Save this for your coding notes and share with a coder who loves catching the trap before the denial does. 💜

03/31/2026

You can clock in every day… hit every metric… climb every step they told you to climb…

…and still feel like something is missing.

That’s the truth I had to face.

In this video, I’m reading a piece from Chapter 6: Beyond the Employee Mindset in The Six-Figure Coder Blueprint, because at some point, you have to ask yourself:

👉 Am I just working a job… or am I building a life?

For me, coding stopped being just a paycheck.
It became a pathway, into auditing, analytics, education, business, ownership.

Not one lane.
Multiple streams.
Multiple titles.
Multiple versions of me evolving.

You don’t have to stay in one box just because that’s where you started.

✨ You can be the coder…
✨ the analyst…
✨ the educator…
✨ the entrepreneur…

All at once.

This chapter is for anyone who’s been doing everything “right” but knows deep down there’s more.

Press play. Listen closely. And ask yourself the question that changed everything for me:

“What would my life look like if I stopped thinking like an employee… and started thinking like an owner?”

03/26/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Medical Coder? Comment below. 👇

01/13/2026

OB coders, let’s talk Chapter 15.
This is where ICD-10-CM stops being “just codes” and starts demanding context.

Obstetric coding isn’t about guessing, it’s about sequencing, specificity, and timing.
Trimester matters.
Weeks of gestation matter.
The reason for the encounter always matters.

Chapter 15 will humble you if you rush it, but reward you if you respect it.

If you’ve ever paused between an O-code, a Z3A, or wondered why something can’t be coded like a regular diagnosis… this chapter is why.

Slow down. Read the notes. Trust the guidelines.
That’s how accuracy is built.

—Lovely | The Lovely Coder 💜

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